Back when reversing around a corner was still in the driving test, it always felt like the scariest manoeuvre to me. Mostly because I\u2019d spent a lot of time trying to learn how to drive forward and that felt hard enough.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The key to safely reversing around a corner is constant observation. You\u2019re reversing against the flow of traffic, so you need to keep an eye on cars from both directions.<\/p>\r\n \r\n
This manouevre isn't in the driving test anymore because it's not considered very true to life. In the test, you would have an examiner there to make sure you were safe at all times.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Out in the real world, you won\u2019t always have that security. So when considering reversing around a corner, you should think about a few things first:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sometimes, reversing around a corner will be your only option, or even the safest decision. I felt like I'd never use this manoeuvre, and then one day I turned the wrong way onto a one-way street.<\/p>\r\n \r\n
Reversing around the corner so I could go the right way felt like it saved my life when faced with oncoming traffic and nowhere else to go.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
If you\u2019re sure that reversing around a corner is the best idea, or you\u2019re gearing up for doing it in your driving test, make sure that you know how to do it safely.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
Remember that you\u2019re reversing into oncoming traffic and that the front of your car may enter the other lane as you turn. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
This means that you need to be looking around your whole car all time that you\u2019re moving, even after your usual moving off observation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Let the manoeuvre begin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
Remember: you\u2019re driving the back<\/strong> of your car so turn your steering wheel the way you want the back to go. When reversing, if you want the front to go a certain way, turn the steering wheel the opposite<\/strong> way.<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\nSlowly does it<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
The real key to successfully reversing around a corner is to make sure you\u2019re keeping an eye on everything around your vehicle and to take it slowly<\/strong>. Stop (and reposition if you're blocking the way) if someone or something needs to get past you: cars, BOBs (Boys On Bikes), pedestrians, dogs, cats...you're in the way, so you need to stop.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reversing slowly also gives you much better accuracy. If you reverse slowly while watching your position carefully, you should have time to correct the car if you think you've turned too much or too little. <\/p>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n