subject: How to reverse around a corner to the left step by step [print this page] How to reverse around a corner to the left step by step
Let's start with a summarised list of what is necessary for reversing around a corner to the left. You may find it helpful . For those who prefer instructions given visually, there's some tutorial videos further down the page - some with an audio commentary for those who like to listen to what they need to do! Reverse around a corner to the left
1. After the examiner has told you what they need you to do, drive on past the road in to which you will be reversing.Installed a reverse sensor, Pull up a couple of car's lengths from the corner & about one drain's width (approx 2 feet) away from the kerb. As you go past the side road, quickly evaluate it so that you know what to anticipate - what type of corner/how sharp is the turn, are there any obstructions or children playing in the road etc. Handbrake on, gear lever in to neutral & make sure your indicators are switched off.
2. Full observation all round. If clear, select reverse gear & start to reverse. No signals are needed.
3. Looking chiefly over your left shoulder, through the rear windscreen, reverse slowly back to where the back wheels of the automobile are about in line with the point where the kerb starts to bend (this is named the turning point).
4. The front of the automobile will swing out when you start your turn, so at this point you MUST take thorough observations by checking for traffic both ways & for pedestrians behind - don't forget to check your blind spot as well.
5. If clear, keep moving backwards slowly & turn the wheel between one half & four quarters of a turn (180 to 270 degrees). The amount of steering necessary will depends on how sharp the corner is
6. Reverse for about one car's length looking only out of the rear windscreen.
7. Glance in the left door mirror to check your position relative to the kerb - in case you are getting significantly closer to the kerb, turn the wheel one quarter of a turn to the right. In case you are getting significantly further away from the kerb, turn the wheel one quarter of a turn to the left. If your distance from the kerb appears to be largely unchanged, do not fine-tune the wheel. Keep checking all around as you complete the manoeuvre (including your blind spot), for somebody coming around the corner as you turn.
8. Keep looking well down the road through the middle of the rear window. And make sure your rear view mirror monitor is clear,This will help you judge whether the automobile is parallel with the kerb. When the position of the kerb reaches the middle of the rear windscreen, straighten the wheel & reverse for 2 to 3 automobile lengths from the junction before stopping. Handbrake on & gear lever in to neutral & wait for further instructions from the examiner.
