Parallel parking tends to strike fear in new drivers. It's one of the common mistakes that cause people to fail their driving test. But once you know the steps, it's a skill you can rely on every day, ...

For some, the dreaded parallel park — squeezing into a 19- by 9-foot parking space with traffic waiting behind you — can make you sweat bullets. But now, you'll need that skill to pass the D.C.