How to reverse around a corner - easy tips

Reversing around a corner is NOT part of the driving test in England, Scotland and Wales. There are different ways to do the reverse around a corner. In this video we will show you how to reverse around a corner precisely using the left-hand mirror and back window. There is another way of doing the reverse around a corner using the back side window, but in some cars it's impossible to see the kerb through it.

By moving the left-hand mirror down (move it back up once finished) you will get a good view of the kerb. Be careful not to just stare at the mirror as it's VERY IMPORTANT TO OBSERVE AROUND CONSTANTLY for other road users. Stop if anyone approaches you from any side, especially looking out for pedestrians and cyclists. Make sure that you're constantly checking over your left and right shoulder and ahead.

In the mirror, if the gap between the kerb and the car starts to widen - steer left. If the gap narrows - steer right.

Once you're round the bend and you can see the kerb in the rear window and you're parallel with the kerb in the mirror, straighten your wheels. Drive slowly as you look around. Drive back slowly roughly three car lengths and then stop.

Once finished, make sure that your left-hand door mirror is adjusted back how it should be for driving.

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It's recommended that you take professional driving lessons from a fully qualified driving instructor. This video is NOT an alternative to driving lessons and is only a rough guide. This video was filmed in the UK. Laws and rules in your country may vary. Videos aren't a substitute for real life driving experience in a safe environment. While World Driving aims to provide accurate and up to date information we cannot guarantee at any time that all the information is up to date and accurate. World Driving cannot accept liability for misleading or inaccurate information or omissions in information given to us by external information providers. This includes, but is not by way of limitation: Any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information. Any decision made or action taken or not taken in reliance upon the information.

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[harrycallahan]

Love the intro music. Makes me want to conquer the world in reverse.

[DrowningInTea]

This is the hardest manoeuvrer and I struggled with it so much. I prayed to not to have to do this on my driving test. Luckily I just had to do parallel park so I don't have to worry about it any more!!!!

[river]

thank you for the videos. i passed my driving test first time yesterday simply by watching your videos for hours over and over. observation is the key to a

[riffatateeq]

if the gap between the kerb and door handle go wider, steer to the left .if the  gap go smaller, steer to the right  :-)  thanks for sharing your videos ! helpful

[mariamkarim]

thanks chris passed my driving test yesterday at hither green....did the reverse around a corner video help me alot....passed first time.

[akshatabodke]

Your explanation is so clear... Today for the first time my instructor told me to take reverse turn I got nervous n made a slight mistake my instructor got so frustrated on me.. he said you won't be able to drive but method of teaching also matters. U explained reverse turn so clearly I wish u would be my instructor..

[JavA-hxfc]

The most simplest and understandable video of this manoeuvre i seen on youtube👍🏻

[heidilaw]

Thanks so much! Always concise and to the point, and your voice is so calming for nervous new drivers!

[mariasal]

I passed my test today.I had the same on my test and i can surely say i passed it because of this technique.Thanks for all the videos !!

[jeeva]

this is what i struggle with the most, like I'd finally understand when to turn but i get marked down on my lack of observations. but if i observe i get marked down for lack of accuracy🙃🙃🙃

[taniyaahmed]

Hi chris your way of teaching through videos really amazing.neither i learnt accurately from my previous instructor, nor my current instructor.infact you are my real instructor.thanks for sharing such amazing videos.i found these videos very helpful. Thank you once again.

[tayoolode]

I passed my test today first time with 4 minors. Your videos have been so helpful! I'm going to continue watching so that everyday driving becomes easier and safer for me. I had to do this manoeuvre, was hoping for turn in the road but I aced it. Great videos. Thank you so much!

[ambervalley]

I'm lucky enough to be learning in the same Ford Fiesta this video features so it's so useful for reference points!

[ChristabellXO]

This video is so helpful. I find this manoeuvre the most difficult, but your video helped break it down to a much easier method to do this.

Thanks Chris.

[finn]

I'm starting to learn as a wheelchair user with push pull hand controls but your videos make it look so much more simple and manageable all your videos are great and the roundabout ones really helpful thanks so much

[xmubinax]

This just made things so much easier for me! I actually understand what I am looking for now! Can't thank you enough!

[ayeshaful]

Hello Chris,
Would like to thank you for the amazing videos you put up!
Always precise and clear.
I passed my driving test today
And major credit goes to you n of course my instructor.
Hope you continue making these amazingly helpful videos.
Kindest regards.

[tracygreen]

Hi, I have my test in a couple of weeks and to say I'm nervous, is an understatement. I've recently found your channel, and I'm finding it really helpful. Thank you so much for doing this. I will be watching everyday leading up to my test. Can I also wish anyone who is having their test, the very best of luck. Xx

[xjenchen]

This video makes everything's clearer and understandable ! I never knew when to straighthen my wheel, my instructor told me I'm good at passing the corner but fail when I started to straighten my wheel I staired so much to straighten the wheel .