Left Reverse
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Start the reversing into a side road manoeuvre two to three car lengths away from the road you intend to turn into. |
At key points stop & check your mirrors, blind spots & general surroundings making sure it is safe to continue the manoeuvre.
| 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.
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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.