Indian drivers often park inappropriately. This may be either due to lack of consideration to others or poor driver training, education and awareness. Presuming its the latter, this video shows how parallel or reverse parking can be as easy as adding 2 + 2. Simply practice the steps explained on the video. The video also focuses on general principles that drivers need to keep in mind when parking. The recommendations made in this video are in keeping with the Indian Traffic rules, regulations and law as documented in Motor Vehicles act.
Additional information regarding parking
Parking on hills: If you park on a hill you should
- park close to the kerb
- apply the handbrake firmly (this sould be used even when parking on flat surfaces).
- select a forward gear and turn your steering wheel away from the kerb when facing uphill
- select reverse gear and turn your steering wheel towards the kerb when facing downhill
Disabled Parking in India
Unfortunately in India there is no prority parking provision for people with disablities. There is a need for cultural change in this regard. While parking in parking lots, when there is plenty of space, try to park away from building entrances, leaving spaces closer to building entrances for those who are disabled or elderly.
Remember the old infirm and disbled