Improve Your Car Parking with these Tips from Toyota of Orlando

It's not often that a driver is willing to admit that they're not the best driver on the road. To ourselves, we're the best of the best behind the wheel. However, an objective look will have us rethinking that thought. We all make mistakes behind the wheel, it happens. But what matters is our willingness and ability, as drivers, to fix our mistakes and make sure we don't make them again. The same applies to one of the hardest tasks a driver must do, car parking. 

If you're someone who parks in two spots, dings other peoples' cars, or can't seem to get their car straight in the lines, this guide is for you! Check out Toyota of Orlando's tips for improving your parking right here. 

Tips to Fix Your Car Parking

1) Park in One Spot and One Spot Only!

This is a given and goes without saying. Your Orlando Toyota was designed to be the perfect size to fit into one parking spot. It's perfectly doable to park in one spot and have plenty of space on either side for you and your passengers to exit the vehicle comfortably. 

2) Avoid Fancy Maneuvers in a Busy Parking Lot

Believe it or not, traffic jams can happen just as easily in a parking lot as they do on a highway. This is all thanks to the parking lot being too crowded and people taking too much time when car parking their Orlando Toyota cars. When the parking lot draws a crowd it helps speed things along by parking as quickly and efficiently as possible. Don't try to back into a spot, especially if it takes you some time to do it, as you will waste a great deal of time doing so. 

3) Use Your Turn Signal

You should always use your turn signal on the roads AND in parking lots. While you're not traveling a far distance it's always good to let other drivers in the parking lot know which spot you plan on claiming. 

4) Park Near the Back of the Car Parking Lot

Parking toward the back of the lot isn't just a way to get some extra steps in, it's also a great way to find a spot faster. Finding a car parking spot is always a battle of convenience. The closer the spot the less walking and vice versa. While closer spots are highly coveted you often have to pay in time to get one whereas you can park quickly in the back and get some healthy steps in. 

5) Be Considerate

Let's be real, door dings happen. While they're not the funnest thing in the world to deal with, it's worse to cause one and not deal with it. If you're responsible for a door ding, leave your information on the other driver's car and offer to fix the damage. 

Need more tips on how to perfect your car parking? Chat with us online at Toyota of Orlando!