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Different cars have different steering so there is no one rule. This method is just to get you started and true hand eye coordination is what you need to get with practice

To be honest, I never got the hang of parallel parking when learning - it was only later on which I really mastered it.

I wouldnt really read to much into 1 turn, a full turn (which may only be a bit more than one turn anyway). Just do what works.

I dont count the turns, I just drive along side, reverse while turning and turn the other way once i've clearerd the front of the car. but mostly I rely on my mirrors and the "attitude" or position of the car to judge it.

My top tip is that when judging when to time your opposite turn (i.e. the one which straightens you back up), you almost want to hit the kerb with your back wheel at an angle. I say almost because at the last minute you slow right down and use full opposite lock to sweep the front of the car in to the kerb to sit parallel BEFORE you touch the kerb.

But you know what, if you touch the kerb with your back wheel slowly, thats ok. use this as a guide that you then need to drive forwards on opposite steering lock. A bit of shimmying and you'll be set.

I found trying to remember what to do, got in the way of actually observing and feeling what was right.

I was taught to use 3/4 lock, but I suppose it depends upon the vehicle.

Listen to the instructor and practise.

When I do it as taught, it works.

When I rush it, it doesn't

what a load of crap they teach you, there is no set rule, as parking any car can be different on every occasion,, it would depend on the space you have to pull in.

Only in a tight space, would you be expected to do a full lock.

what is more important, is not to hit the kerb or another car.

Just do what your instructor is teaching you.