Reverse Parking | 45 Degree Method | Driving Test Manoeuvres

This is the only method that I use to Reverse Park, but why don't more Instructors teach this 45° manoeuvre for the UK Driving Test?

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[matt-kocc]

I thought I was hopeless at reverse parking because I was taught the complicated way that never seemed to work for me. The moment I passed and was driving independently, I just did what felt natural but wasn't taught (45 degrees) and now I'm brilliant at reverse parking using the side mirrors

[_______-]

This makes so much more sense then the three line method. I taught my kids to do it this way, but I was mean and covered up the reversing camera.
Like you say, it reserves the space. One other advantage is that it controls the oncoming traffic as well, so you effectively block the lane until you have completed the manoeuvre.

[KahnuevsKrake]

The 45 degree has always been my preferred method. For example in a busy supermarket car park, by using that method, you've established that it's your parking spot. Whereas with the 3 line method, if you're being tailgated and have to reverse, you're stuffed basically.

[PeterWildman-gmgq]

When I was taking P. S.V. the instructor did a demonstration of every manouver. explaining every move as he did it. Then We took it in turn to do it. This is something that never happened with my car test. A driving demonstration is far better than an explanation. nice vid.

[deyfuck]

I was taught 3-line and was a bit ropey with it for a few weeks after I passed my test, til I looked across the car park and saw another driver do this 45 degree method and thought "wait, wtf was that?" Tried it, nailed it first go, never did 3-line again. No idea why everyone doesn't learn this way, it's so much easier!

[lindaajide]

Great video! After passing my test I found it so difficult to use the 3 line method and it stopped me from driving for months. In the end I ended up booking another lesson with a different instructor to teach me how to park properly, he used this method in the video. My confidence in driving has increased so much since.

[twoshottino]

Thanks for the video, out of all the manoeuvres this is the video I’ve been waiting for as this is the one I find students get confused with the most so having a video reference is great. I’ll be sharing with those that get confused

[Bin-The-L-Plates]

Driving examines have, in the past and incorrectly according to the DT1, stopped learners from using this method. Maybe that’s one of the reasons why it’s not often taught ? So many ADI teach manoeuvres in a set way because they’ve been taught to teach a routine as that’s how it’s always been done. I teach both methods to reverse in to a space, and let the pupil decide which one they prefer, and choose the best one suitable for the situation they’re faced with. Being flexible is the key to being independent when they’ve passed their test.

[soubirajbundhoo]

Excellent job Ashley keep it up we badly need these types of videos

[AfrinaLilmissfreens]

I have been driving for 6 months and parking has been a learning curve! I tried this today and got it first time!! Thank you so much for your clear explanation!!!

[ddturnerphd]

Nice, clear guidance on how to perform a driving manoeuvre that you'll be using regularly. Thanks, Ashley.

[malgf]

I always try to reverse into this type of bay, although it does sometimes cause a problem in supermarkets if someone parks really close to my boot. The reason I think it is easier and better is that reversing in gives you plenty of room to swing the front of the car around to line up for the bay. Whereas driving in means that when leaving you cannot start to swing the front end around until your car has cleared the cars either side of you. Easier and safer to drive out !!

[obsessionafteranother]

I was a learner in ‘01 and don’t recall being taught how to park into car park spaces. After I passed, I guess I learnt by a combination of doing it when driving independently, through advice from my sibling-passenger, and by observation as a passenger. Turns out “45 degree method” is what I’ve been doing the whole time (and then I had to look up what “3 line method” is 😂)

[dannydee]

Thank you for this, I'm in my 50s and was never taught parking in a bay but I manage ok I always reverse in because reversing out has too many chances of not seeing around although the Ashley creeping method would be enough. I still have problems with parallel parking but I brought a very small car so it's not an issue.

[PrinceBarin]

Reverse parking ftw. A hallmark of competence and driving pride for me. Great vid.

[LtNoLegs]

The weird thing is, I don't think most people are ever taught this directly, they just sort of pick it up because it really is the most efficient way to reverse bay park!

[leeholden]

I was taught the three line method and found it difficult to get it spot on, mainly due to the seat in a different place after my instructor was driving and I forgot to move it a little further back. So my points on the car would be slightly off. Since passing my test back in November 2021 I self taught the 45 degree method and find it so much better especially as my car does not have a reversing camera (as it’s 20 years old)

[MohammedFahimUddin]

Hi Ashley, yes this method is much better than the 3 line one. I was taught the 3 line method by my instructor.

But since passing my test 5 years ago now, I've been using this method whenever I do bay parking. It's much more efficient and easier

[RicardoPetrazzi]

Good to see you cover this method. I was taught to do it this way from the outset of my driving lessons back in 1993.! A tip for centering is also to use the lines of the bay in front of you as an additional guide to see how equal you are. Good job Ashley.

[andyclark]

Ashley

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