Reversing Round A Corner Video Tutorial
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Reversing Round a Corner - How To Reverse Into A Side Road Video Tutorial


Reversing Round A Corner


Reversing around a corner start point

Start the reversing into a side road manoeuvre two to three car lengths away from the road you intend to turn into.

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At key points stop & check your mirrors, blind spots & general surroundings making sure it is safe to continue the manoeuvre.

Reversing around a corner observation
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Your end point is a good distance up the side road or, if on your test, continue until the examiner tells you to stop.

Remember:

  • your vehicles wheels must not mount the curb or cross the centre road markings. If they do you will fail your practical driving test.
Reversing around a corner observation end point

On Your Driving Test The Examiner Will Expect You To Reverse Round A Corner:

  • Safely, correctly and smoothly whilst keeping your vehicle under control
  • Whilst keeping reasonably close to the curb
  • Without mounting or hitting the curb
  • Without swinging out too wide
  • Regularly check traffic and road conditions
  • Look out for traffic and pedestrians
  • Stop in a safe position

Reversing into a side road can be the safest and most convenient way to turn round. However, great caution is needed when performing this manoeuvre. Remember when reversing into a side road not only are you reversing against traffic emerging from the junction, but as you reverse into the side road the front of your car will swing out into the road. Because of this you must continually observe the environment - what's happening to the front, back and sides.

If encounter any pedestrians, cycles or any other road users who want yo go round you, stop and let them pass.

Seatbelt - you are legally permitted to remove your seat belt when reversing. If you feel doing so will allow you to get a better view behind, then remove your seat belt. However, you MUST put it back on before moving forward - even if you are only correcting your end point position. If you don't put the seat belt back on, you will fail the driving test.

What the driving test examiner expects of you during the driving test.

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