Mastering Reverse Parallel Parking Techniques for the VicRoads Driving Test – The Easiest Way to Pass
Reverse parallel parking is one of the most feared but most important skills for learner drivers preparing for the VicRoads driving test. The good news? With the right method and mindset, you can turn this challenge into one of the easiest ways to pass the driving test.
At Vikas Driving School, we’ve helped hundreds of students pass their driving test with confidence — and reverse parking is a key part of their success. In this blog, we’ll share a simple, step-by-step method that will help you master the reverse parallel parking task and boost your chances of passing on the first go.
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✅ What to Expect in the VicRoads Driving Test
During your VicRoads driving test in Victoria, you won’t be asked to park between two vehicles. Instead, you’ll be instructed to reverse parallel park behind one parked car on a quiet street — making this one of the easier parts of the test.
To pass the driving test, you must show:
Safe and smooth vehicle control
Proper observation and head checks
Awareness of traffic and pedestrians
Confidence in executing basic driving tasks
🚗 Step-by-Step Guide to Reverse Parallel Parking
1. Signal Left
Turn on your left indicator to show your intention to park — a small but critical detail that counts in your driving test score.
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2. Position Your Car
Pull up parallel to the parked vehicle.
Maintain a space of around 50 cm from the other car.
Align your side mirror with the mirror of the parked vehicle — this setup is key to getting the position right in the test.
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3. Perform Safety Checks
To pass your driving test, the examiner must see you doing proper checks:
Use your rear- view and side mirrors
Perform full head checks (blind spots)
Look over both shoulders before reversing
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4. Begin Reversing and Steer Left
Reverse slowly.
When your rear wheel passes the parked car’s bumper, turn your wheel left (half or 180 degrees).
As the car begins to angle into the parking spot and nears the kerb, turn the steering fully to the right and continue reversing.
Once the car is parallel with the kerb, stop and, if needed, move slightly forward to complete the position.
This is the technique we teach students every day — and it’s one of the most effective ways to pass your VicRoads driving test.
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5. Move Forward Slightly (if needed)
If you’re too close or too far from the parked car or kerb, adjust by moving forward gently.
A good reference is when the front tyre of the parked car disappears from your side mirror — this also shows your understanding of safe parking during the driving test.
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6. Secure the Car
Put the gear into Park (P) or Neutral (for manual cars)
Apply the handbrake
Wait for further instructions from the examiner
Completing this step correctly shows the examiner that you’re ready to pass the driving test in Victoria.
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💡 Tips to Make Reverse Parking the Easiest Part of Your Test
- Practice this skill regularly — it’s one of the most common tasks in the VicRoads driving test
- Use mirrors and reference points to boost confidence
- Always do full head checks to avoid losing marks
- Stay calm — your goal is safe and controlled parking, not speed
- Don’t hit or mount the kerb — it may result in a critical error and test failure
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🎯 Final Thoughts
Reverse parallel parking doesn’t have to be stressful. With practice and the right method, it can become one of the easiest ways to pass your driving test. Many students at Vikas Driving School say this is the task they feared most — until we showed them how simple it really is.
Whether you’re a first-time learner or someone retaking their test, we provide expert instruction and resources to help you pass your driving test in Victoria.
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📞 Need More Help?
🎥 Watch our free VicRoads mock test video on YouTube:
Vikas Driving School YouTube Channel
🌐 Visit our website for driving test tips and bookings:
www.vikasdrivingschool.com.au
📱 Call or WhatsApp Vikas Sharma:
0451 456 666 BOOK NOW
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Driving test success starts with preparation. Let Vikas Driving School help you pass with ease.
