What’s the most underrated driving skill? You might think it’s the ability to parallel park on a crowded street, but honestly, it’s simply parking. In a country with around 1.4 billion people, spotting a scratch-free car feels as rare as finding a unicorn. We’ve normalised it so much that instead of improving our parking game, we just sigh and say, “It happens.” Well, maybe it’s time to rethink that, especially after a recent viral video that reminds us why parking like a pro is nothing short of a superpower.
Crash, Boom, Bang: The ultimate parking fail
In a video shared on Nikhil Rana’s YouTube channel, a sedan driver took a spectacular approach to parking—by not applying the brakes. The result? The car smashed through the first-floor parking wall and landed on the ground floor like a unwanted dirty rag.
Luckily, bystanders were around to only witness the car’s unexpected performance and not get hurt by this incident. The rear passenger managed to climb out after the vehicle crash-landed, with the sedan’s boot absorbing most of the impact. The car rested on the wall at a 45-degree angle, probably wondering whether it was involved in a Global NCAP crash test.
Don’t trust parking tech blindly
Modern cars are loaded with hi-tech gadgets like reverse cameras, 360-degree cameras, and parking sensors. They’re like your personal parking assistants, but here’s the catch—technology isn’t foolproof. Before you declare yourself a parking wizard, remember to use the good old-fashioned method — your side mirrors, rearview mirror, and common sense.
Let’s be honest, no amount of tech can fix what overconfidence can break—just ask the person who tried to make a parking exit where there wasn’t one. Moral of the story? If you don’t want to recreate your own stunt video, park with caution and awareness.
