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Is parallel parking on the driving test in California?

I’m really scared of hitting the curb while I’m parallel parking, so I often end up way too far away from it instead. I’m taking my driving test soon and I’m worried that I might fail! Does California require you to parallel park on your driving test?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Try not to stress too much about your first driving test! Typically, parallel parking is not required on the driving test in
California
—although you might have to do a backup maneuver of some sort.
Even if you do have to parallel park, it’s very unlikely that you’ll fail for being overly cautious about the curb. Hitting the curb (or anything else) will cause you to lose points on your exam, so erring on the side of caution is a good idea.
Once you get your license, you’ll need car insurance before you can legally hit the road.
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