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How to reverse around a corner (left reverse)

The left reverse should be completed 'swiftly', it is another way of turning the car around where a turn in the road may not be suitable. You should complete the manoeuvre keeping reasonably close to the curb (on your side of the road) demonstrating effective observation, consideration of other road users whilst being accurate and in control of the car.

  1. When driving past the junction look into the road to ensure it is safe to do the manoeuvre also look at the sharpness of the bend.
  2. Pull up and stop past the junction giving a left signal about 30 cm away from the curb.
  3. Select reverse and check all around to ensure it is safe to begin.
  4. Reverse back to the point where the curb begins to fall away stop and do all round checks ensuring you check into the road and right blind spot for passing road users.
  5. Begin moving and apply turns 3/4 of  a turn left.
  6. As you go round the corner keep up this routine- Check all around if safe look to the mirror decide if you want to go towards, away or remain the same distance with the curb either turn the wheel 1/4 towards (left), 1/4 away (right) or no turns, once this is done check around the car again. keep up this routine until you are straightening up with the curb.
  7. As you come parallel with the curb straighten your wheels.
  8. Reverse 3 car lengths down the road and stop this allows you to position the car correctly to turn right.

For help practicing this manoeuvre give Cambridgeshire Driving School a call to book a lesson.