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- General Motors Publication, "How to Park in a Tight Place," circa 1940 - In theory, parallel parking only requires backing into a spot while making a few quick turns of the steering wheel. In practice, it's the single-greatest fear for many drivers. This handbook from General Motors, issued around 1940, offered practical tips for parallel parking in tight places. "Most trouble in parking," the booklet cautioned, "comes from a wrong beginning."
- circa 1940
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General Motors Publication, "How to Park in a Tight Place," circa 1940
In theory, parallel parking only requires backing into a spot while making a few quick turns of the steering wheel. In practice, it's the single-greatest fear for many drivers. This handbook from General Motors, issued around 1940, offered practical tips for parallel parking in tight places. "Most trouble in parking," the booklet cautioned, "comes from a wrong beginning."