Most accidents in Germany are parking or maneuvering accidents. In the last ten years, this number has increased by 30 percent.

Eight out of ten accidents occurred when maneuvering or pulling out of a parking space. Vans and SUVs are most often affected by these accidents. And repairs can be expensive: According to the Association of Insurers, hourly rates in vehicle repair shops have recently risen sharply.. Parking on the side is stressful, especially in cities, and occasionally leads to scratches on the car. With the right technology, parking sideways becomes easy. You can find even more exciting car topics in the free newsletter from our partner 24auto.de. Allianzdirect.de: What you need to consider for side parking. You need to show the rear door handle when you are not parking. The entire interior window should be visible in the rear view mirror. You shouldn't allow yourself to be stressed when parking. So if the horn is already honking behind you - just ignore it!