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Ensure that you make full observational checks to see if the road is clear, especially the left and right blind spots, before starting to reverse, and that you are looking back (behind the car) as you start to move.
For the straight parts of the reverse, look back over your left shoulder this will enable easy glances to the front and enable a clear view to the rear for other traffic. Initially, your instructor will help ensure that you make frequent observation checks.
Give way to traffic approaching from any direction.
In addition to your observation checks, you need to complete your manoeuvre under full control and with reasonable accuracy. This will normally mean that you will be driving very slowly (zimmer frame speed!) using clutch-control.
Turning
As you arrive at your turning point ('A' on the diagram) it will be easier to gauge your position if you look over your right shoulder (at the kerb).
Make sure that you look to the front before starting to steer. As with a left reverse, the front of the car will ‘swing out’ and may affect other traffic - be prepared to give way, even on a wide road.
Finally, at point 'B' look back over your left shoulder as you reverse up the side road.
By observing in this way and making frequent checks all around, you will be covering the key ‘danger’ areas as you reverse.
Reverse well back along the new road, about five or six car lengths (look well back along the road for accurate steering).
Reversing well back will enable you to safely return to the left-hand side without interfering with traffic turning at the junction.
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