Meaning of self-parking | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A sensor-based system that allows a vehicle to park automatically.
   uncountable
2. The action performed by a vehicle that has such capability.
   uncountable
3. Parking of one's own car, as contrasted with valet parking.
   dated, uncountable

Examples

“This car comes with self-parking and automatic lanekeeping.”

“Most cars with self-parking capability can't actually do it all themselves. These systems can locate a parallel (and in some cases a perpendicular or diagonal) parking spot upon activation by utilizing proximity sensors on the front, side, and rear of the vehicle; often, the tech requires activating a turn signal to indicate what side of the road it should look for a space.”

“They were amazed the first time they witnessed self-parking. It was as if a ghost were turning the steering wheel!”

“A: Did the wedding have valet parking? B: No, it was self-parking, but the parking garage did have a section marked "reserved for wedding guests today".”

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