You finally find a spot along the curb, between two hulking SUVs, and it looks pretty tight. Do you go for it or move on? Not to worry; geometry... The Formula For Perfect Parallel Parking If you live ...

Hesitation can hurt; just ask a cliff diver or between-the-teeth bullet catcher. A slight balk or sudden halt might alter the small space between life and death — or worse, a primo parking spot.

Parallel parking looks intimidating for one reason: you are trying to place a large object into a space that feels too small, while other humans watch and pretend they have never struggled with ...