Roadcraft by Penny Mares Philip Coyne & Barbara MacDonald

Author:Penny Mares, Philip Coyne & Barbara MacDonald
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: The Police Foundation
Published: 2014-02-27T00:00:00+00:00

Developing your competence at low-speed manoeuvring

Across the UK, one of the most common and costly types of collision happens when drivers are reversing in confined spaces. Even when reversing collisions don’t result in injury, they can cause damage to vehicles, equipment and premises. Most of these collisions can be avoided by taking simple precautions.

People commonly believe that driving at low speed is easy and hazard-free – but neither is true. Low-speed manoeuvring causes a great deal of vehicle damage and high repair costs to fleets. This is a particular problem for drivers of larger vehicles who may need to perform complicated manoeuvres to turn the vehicle safely, and require more space in which to turn.

The majority of vehicle collisions occur when reversing or undertaking low-speed manoeuvres in all types of vehicles, so you should always:

•avoid reversing your vehicle unnecessarily

•carry out all manoeuvres at a slow walking speed

•avoid turning in narrow roads with parked vehicles

•consider using junctions in which to turn – or drive to a roundabout.

It takes constant attention to perform low-speed manoeuvres safely and well. You must think through what you’re trying to achieve and carry out the manoeuvre with extreme care.

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