Driving Lesson - Reverse Bay Parking
Driving Lesson - Reverse Bay Parking
Starting Point
- Position
- 1 or 1½ car width away and parallel from end of parking bays
- Signal
- Left indicator – when stopping (if required)
- Reverse lights – ASAP
1st Part
- P – Prepare in reverse gear
- O – Observe (360° observation from right to left) – look over left shoulder
- M – Move – slowly – old man's walking speed
2nd Part
- When at reference point (Middle of car inline with one of the white lines)
- Observe (360° observation from right to left) – front will swing out
- Just under full lock to the left – whilst still moving slowly
3rd Part
- Just before parallel to lines
- Approx. 1½ turns to the right – to straighten wheels
Finishing Position
- In middle of bay
- Left/right
- Forward/backwards
- Secure car
Other Road Users (including pedestrians)
Slow Speed – Good Observation

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