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Manoeuvres
Before learning any reversing manoeuvre it is a vital that you understand from your theory knowledge where it is safe to carry out the manoeuvre. If you cannot remember refer to the Highway Code or ask your instructor for help. Remember when doing any kind of manoeuvre avoid inconveniencing other road, another driver or road user should not have to slow down or change course as a result of your action. Observation is vital so always look at both sides of the road and decide if its safe or whether it is better to wait if there is a vehicle at a distance.
Reversing is not a difficult skill to master, however, most learners find it a bit confusing to remember their left and rights when steering. With plenty of practice this can be achieved, it is a good idea to start by practicing reversing in a straight line and than move onto more complicated manoeuvres.
The secret to any reversing is to ensure that your vehicle moves very slowly (say an old person walking pace), this will allow you to understand where your wheels are. Avoid turning the steering while the vehicle is stationary (dry steering). Any dry steering could cause damage to the tyres and increase wear in the steering linkage.
Before you start the reversing turn slightly into your seat and hold the steering wheel near the top at 12o’clock with your right hand. Remember that in any reversing exercise you may remove your seat belt but do not forget to refasten it before you drive off.