Nonsense. Parallel parking is important. If you cannot control your vehicle at less than walking speed you shouldn’t be driving. I frequently encounter drivers on a one lane road who are unable to back up or pull to the side as they have no idea where their wheels are. Parallel parking helps you learn where your wheels are in relation to the driver’s seat and the road surface. I can crush a soda can with any of my wheels going in any direction.
“Parallel parking is important.”
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Of course it’s important but kids learn to parallel park and they haven’t a CLUE on how to merge onto an interstate or drive in high speed traffic.
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