Driving Lesson - Left Reverse Corner
Driving Lesson - Left Reverse Corner
Where
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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