Driving Lesson - Left Reverse Corner

Where

• (SCALP)

Look into Junction

• Check if it is safe
• Assess sharpness of corner

Starting Point

• Position
  • ½ Metre away and parallel to kerb
• Signal
  • Left indicator – when stopping (if required) AFTER junction

Manoeuvre

• P – Prepare– in reverse gear
  • ASAP as signal to other road users
• O – Observe (360° observation from right to left) – look over left shoulder
• M – Move – slowly – old man's walking speed
• Point of turn
  • When rear wheel level with first curved kerbstone
  • Observe (360° observation from right to left) – front of car will swing out
  • Steer to left
    • Glance (only a glance) in left door mirror
    • Maintain same 'wheel to kerb' distance
    • Observations throughout
    • As kerbstones straighten up, steer right

Finishing Position

• Reverse straight for 2 car lengths
• ½ Metre away and parallel to kerb (same as start point)
• Wheels and steering wheel straight

Other Road Users (including pedestrians)

• Stop – allow to pas
• If vehicle pulls up behind you
  • Move forward (unless long way back and obviously waiting)
  • Other vehicles have priority

Slow Speed – Good Observation

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