Incredible video shows how to get out of extremely tight parking spaces – just don’t try it at home
The clip from the Brazilian military police reveals what you can do if you get boxed in by parked cars. The manoeuvre requires a lot of skill so think twice before trying it in your local street
EVER been boxed in bumper-to-bumper by an inconsiderate parker?
Fear not as the Brazilian military police might just have the answer for getting you out of a tight spot.
This incredible video shows the "trick shot" of car manoeuvres as the driver escapes a seemingly impossible trap.
Boxed in by cones inches away from the front and rear, the cop is able to drive out without so much as a graze to the bumper.
It looks like an optical illusion but it's totally real - so how does it work?
The theory behind the escape trick is actually fairly straight forward.
All you need to do is place the front wheels on full lock to the way you want to go and apply the handbrake.
You'll then need to apply enough revs - probably around 3,000 or 4,000rpm - that will create wheelspin when you set off.
With the car revving, you'll want to find the bite point of the clutch so the car is straining at the leash.
Dip the clutch just below the bite and then suddenly fully release it with the car still revving.
As the rear wheels are locked by the handbrake, the power generated through the front tyres will make the car slip and slide left or right as it grapples for traction.
Once you're clear of the obstacle in front, release the handbrake and drive off. Easy.
It's not really advisable to try this at home as it requires some skill to pull it off without crashing - plus it'll pretty much wreck the rubber in your front tyres.
It's also worth noting it only works on front-wheel-drive motors with manual gearboxes and handbrakes that don't use the more modern style of electric switches.