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According to the diagram, what should you do in the first step of parallel parking?

Diagram showing the four steps of parallel parking between two vehicles
  • ATurn the wheel to the right and begin backing up
  • BStop even with the car ahead and about one and a half feet away from it✓ Correct
  • CTurn the wheel sharply to the left and continue backing
  • DPosition your car directly behind the front vehicle

Why this is correct

The first step in parallel parking, as shown in the diagram, is to stop even with the car ahead and maintain approximately one and a half feet of distance from it. This positioning allows you to properly execute the subsequent steps of the parking maneuver.

From the official Minnesota Driver's Manual (page Page 39)

Parallel parking: 1. Stop even with the car ahead and about one and a half feet away from it. 2. Turn wheel to right sharply, back up slowly. 3. When clear of car ahead, turn wheel sharply to left and continue to back up slowly. 4. Turn wheel sharply to right and pull toward curb in center of space.

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