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

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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 and check your mirrors, blind spots and general surroundings.
Reversing around a corner observation
Reversing around a corner observation 2
Reversing around a corner observation 3
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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
These video clips are taken from the 2005 version of our very own driving test DVD. To order the latest version click here for details.
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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.

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Reversing round a corner. Reversing into a side road. How to reverse into a side road. Reversing into a side road, part of the UK practical driving test.