The Official DVSA Guide to Driving the essential skills by Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency

Author:Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Driveways

Another place you may need to reverse is when you’re using your driveway.

You should reverse into your driveway, so you can drive out forwards onto the road.

If you need to turn around, don’t use other people’s driveways. You should drive on until you find a suitable side street.

Reversing into a side road on the left

After selecting a safe side road, use the Mirrors – Signal – Manoeuvre (MSM) routine as you approach the corner.

If a signal is necessary, don’t indicate too early that you intend to pull up on the left after the corner. You could mislead the traffic behind you or anyone waiting to emerge. Your brake lights will tell the traffic behind you that you’re slowing down.

Stop your vehicle reasonably close to the kerb and parallel to it. The sharper the corner, the further away from the kerb you need to be. Apply the parking brake and select neutral.

Observation and starting the manoeuvre

Turn slightly in your seat. You’ll find control easier.

Assess the position of your vehicle in relation to the kerb through the rear window. When you’ve finished reversing into the side road, the vehicle should be the same distance from the kerb as when you started.

Select reverse gear. Set the engine revs to a steady hum. Bring the clutch pedal to the biting point and check all round.

When you’re sure it’s safe, start reversing.

As a general rule

Keep the clutch pedal at, or near, the biting point. Keep the vehicle moving slowly enough by making proper use of the accelerator, clutch and brakes. The combination of controls you use will depend on the slope of the road.

You should relate the position of the rear nearside wheel (just behind the back seat on most cars) to the edge of the kerb. Try to keep that wheel parallel to the kerb.

Start to turn left as the rear wheels reach the beginning of the corner. As a general guide, you should be able to follow the kerb as it disappears from view in the back window and reappears in the side window.

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