Bay parking

On the test, you may be asked to drive in FORWARDS (left or right) to a standard parking bay, then reverse out, like at a supermarket.

See my photopages of steps to go into a bay :
1. on the LEFT, … even if it's busy
2. ​on the RIGHT, … even if it's busy

See how to correct the steering part-way in.

You may instead be asked to REVERSE into a bay (left or right). It’s easier to do, but leaves less access to the boot.

See my photopage for the stages of :
1. Lining up (distance from bay ends)
2. Turning (when to steer fully left)
3. Straightening (when, and to what)

Look here to know which way to turn to start.

What you see when you finish (forward bay parking)

Some guidance on parking, and legal / private restrictions, is in this guide by an insurance company.  Finally, bear any parallax in mind.