When should you use perpendicular parking?

Perpendicular parking requires cars to be parked side by side perpendicular to the aisle or curb, as opposed to parallel parking in which you are expected to park in line with the curb. It is a type of angled parking, commonly used whenever parking spaces are to be utilized efficiently.



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Perpendicular parking is a type of parking that requires cars to be parked side to side, perpendicular to an aisle or curb. This type of parking takes less space than parallel parking and is commonly used in parking lots and car garages.

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Other perpendicular parking tips
  • Since it has a lot of sharp turns, it's best to not rush into a perpendicular parking space. ...
  • It's easier to park in a left-hand parking space than a right-hand parking spot. ...
  • Don't turn too soon – that can complicate things even further!


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One of the issues with perpendicular parking is the possibility of being blocked in by other vehicles. At popular events like sports games, drivers looking for space to leave their vehicles may decide to crowd in around other vehicles, or they may be directed to do so by the parking lot attendants.

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Parallel parking is considered to be one of the most stressful and difficult skills for new drivers to learn.

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Perpendicular parking is relatively straightforward and allows for easy entry and exit from the parking spot. Angle Parking: Angle parking is commonly found in parking lots and is characterized by parking the vehicle at an angle relative to the curb or parking space lines.

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It's safer for everyone around you, too. You can actually see that person walking by on the way to their own car, and you can see that vehicle waiting for someone else back out. It can save dings or scrapes. Whatever car I'm driving is more likely to have a rearview camera than to have one up front.

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Parking Stall Angle Ideally, parking lots should be rectangular with parking on both sides of access aisles. For two-way traffic flow, parking spaces perpendicular (90 degrees) to the aisles provide the most efficient design.

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Ideally, parking lots should be rectangular with parking on both sides of access aisles. For two-way traffic flow, parking spaces perpendicular (90 degrees) to the aisles provide the most efficient design. The efficiency decreases as the parking angle decreases.

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Nearly half of Americans (49%) have parallelophobia, or the fear of parallel parking. The most common fear drivers have is holding up traffic (24%), followed by hitting another car (21%). Of those who drive, only about half (53%) feel “very confident” in their parallel parking skills.

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