Bay park reverse

Like any manoeuvre, you are looking to demonstrate good control and good observations throughout, responding to other road users if needed.

 

The key to a successful reverse bay park is in your start position.

 

We are aiming to get as lose to the target bay as possible, lining up the centre of our car (the B Pillar) with the centre of the bay.

 

We then steer full lock to the right and move forward until we are at about 45 degrees

 

We can then select reverse gear and put the steering all the way to the left.

 

When we are about half way into the bay, we can straighten the wheel and keep reversing until we are fully in the bay.

 

The criteria for this task is to park between the two bay lines. If we are more to one side or a little wonky, it doesn't matter. If you are not between the lines and need to make an adjustment, just let the examiner know what you are doing. Make the adjustment count, don't just move forward a few inches and shuffle back into the same spot, safely move the car all the way out of the bay and readjust.

 

Now we are in the bay, that is half of the task completed, we now need to drive out using good observations throughout. Keep the wheel straight and drive out half way, you can now start to turn the wheel, this should give enough space to keep away from any cars either side of you.

 

Tips:

Slow feet - the slower you move, the easier it is to steer and the more time you will have to carry out good observation.

 

Fast Hands - steer at a fast pace to give you a greater turning angle. If you are steering, think about where you need to check next for any dangers.

 

Look in the direction you are travelling, when you begin to reverse, look out of the rear window, as you come to a stop, make this the last place you are looking.

 

Keep your eyes moving all around throughout.

 

Respond to other road users if needed.