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Bay parking is on every driving test. Learn both forward bay parking and reverse bay parking with reference points.
Bay parking was added as a compulsory manoeuvre in 2017. You'll either do a forward bay park (drive in, reverse out) or a reverse bay park (reverse in, drive out). The examiner picks one — you won't know which until they ask. This guide covers both.
Drive past the target bay until the first bay line appears in your left-wing mirror. Apply full left lock (or right lock if parking on the right side) and reverse slowly. Look into the bay as you reverse — aim to keep parallel to the bay lines visible through your rear window. Use all mirrors throughout. As the front clears the bay edges, straighten the wheel. Stop when you're fully in the bay and within the lines.
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