Reversing to the left

This exercise is no longer included in ADI Part Two, however, it's important to be able to do it correctly and safely as you might need to teach it. Remember that teaching people to drive is not simply teaching the things that they have to do for test - although not tested, this manoeuvre remains on the DVSA learning to drive syllabus.

As well as the steps outlined in the bottom menu you can see two additional videos for reversing to the left here.

When this manoeuvre was tested the DVSA examiner's guidance notes state that (quote):

'The degree of accuracy required is the ability to reverse the vehicle into an opening wide enough to accommodate it with a 50% margin on each side while keeping a reasonable distance from the appropriate kerb.'

This is a good guideline to work to.

The key issues are:

• Effective observation
  
• Correct use of controls
  
• Reasonable accuracy
  
• Correct positioning before and after the turn
  
• Dealing with other road users safely

If you have not already done so, print and complete your Training Outcomes Worksheet for this unit - you might wish to revise your outcomes before doing the practical exercises.

Next: Watch the video intro on the right and then watch the brief overview of the manoeuvre in Step 2.