Left Reverse | Learn to drive: Manoeuvres

This is an example of how to do the Left Reverse manoeuvre, as previously used on the old UK driving test.

The aim is to safely reverse the car around the corner into the side road, whilst keeping reasonably close to the kerb. To do this you need to use good observation skills whilst controlling the car carefully.

If you see any other traffic approaching, then keep your car stationary until you are sure it is safe to move.

It is worth remembering that in order to pass the driving test, you do not have to drive (and manoeuvre) perfectly. Just so long as you can do what is asked whilst remaining safe then you will pass. If your manoeuvre goes wrong, then it is usually OK to pull forward and try again.

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[satyabrataswain]

It's the very good institute to learn the new driving skills.

[desmondasare]

Thanks for your videos they helped me passed my practical test today

[maimomjhanshirani]

I got a much narower junction to reverse during my driving test. Could you please post a video with reversing into a smaller street ?

[sandyganiga]

Not sure if there are centres in Bristol..

[ldiaz]

This is 2021, do we still need to do this manouvre on the Practical Driving Test?

[iansvecs]

Question, are tests these days more relaxed with hand positioning and shoulder looking? I was taught 10 - 2 on the steering wheel, but the guy in this video seems to cross hands at some points or barely touches the wheel. I was also taught to look over my left shoulder and check for obstructions and other vehicles when turning. The guy here uses his mirrors which is easier in my view, but again i was taught not too. Thirdly, both your three point turn video and this video didn't include indicators. Don't we need to use them in the manouevres now? Only asking because i taught my partner to drive years ago in an auto and she passed, and now im teaching my daughter.

[iheartkoala]

I hope you have another video reversing around sharp curve corner.

[zjffrancis]

you guys don't have to reverse on the opposite side driven on?

[louddude]

why someone would need this maneuvre in real life? in heavy traffic this will lead to the traffic jam when cars that are moving after yours will detour you

[chriscampbell]

he done that wrong he took it out of gear befor putting the hand brake on