Corner Reverse - Left, Right, Left?

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Q. Which way do I turn the wheel when doing my corner reverse?
A. Always turn the wheel the same direction as you would going forward.

If you want the vehicle to reverse to the left, turn the wheel to the left, as you would if you were moving forward. Apply the same rule going back to the right.
If you want the vehicle to go back to the right,
There are only three directions for steering needed when doing a corner reverse. Left, Right, Left. When you perfect the manoeuvre, you will only need two steering directions turns. Left then Right. The left hand corner reverse is one of the manoeuvres required for a test.

On approach to the corner that you intend to reverse around at a later stage. Have a look into the road to make sure there are no obstacles and how the corner curves.

·    Park to start your reverse (At least 5m from the corner) and drive straight back        looking around all the time.

·    Turn left when you see the curve of the corner disappears from your rear window and appears in the back passenger window.

·    Just before turning look back to your right down road from where you came.

·    After you have turned the corner keep going back and towards the left until you see the straight kerb at the center point of your rear window.  This is when you turn to the right (which will stop the car going further to the left and it will bring the front of the car in neatly and parallel to the kerb).

·   Then straighten your wheels by turning back to the left to allow the car to drive straight  back to where you will park finishing the manoeuvre. (At least 5m from the corner)

The temptation is there to turn too much; this is called over-steering. Don’t give yourself unnecessary work. Turn gradually and smoothly, see where the car is going before turning more. If the car is turning as you want it to, then leave it be, don’t turn the steering wheel more.

I hope this helps to take the confusion out of which way to turn the wheel. Feedback from my pupils is where I get my tips and this is what I have found helps it click with pupils. It’s what I call an AH! Moment as in AH, I get it now.

EDT - Essential Driver Training programme

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What does the (EDT) stand for?
Essential Driver Training

What is it?
EDT is covers the 12 Accident high risk situations for example

LESSON 1: CAR CONTROLS AND SAFETY CHECKS
LESSON 2: CORRECT POSITIONING
LESSON 3: CHANGING DIRECTION
LESSON 4: PROGRESSION MANAGEMENT
LESSON 5: CORRECT POSITIONING in more complex situations
LESSON 6: ANTICIPATION AND REACTION
LESSON 7: SHARING THE ROAD
LESSON 8: DRIVING SAFELY THROUGH TRAFFIC
LESSON 9: CHANGING DIRECTION in more complex situations
LESSON 10: SPEED MANAGEMENT
LESSON 11: DRIVING CALMLY
LESSON 12: NIGHT DRIVING

Lessons 1 - 8 must be taken first and must be taken in order. Lessons 9 – 12 may be taken in any order after lesson 8 has been completed.
Any person getting their first learner permit with a start date on or after 4th April 2011 must complete a minimum 12 hours of Essential Driver Training, with an RSA registered Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) before they can sit their driving test. The 12 EDT lessons will be spread over a six month period and must be supported by practice and tuition as required.

Will I only need 12 lessons?
The 12 lessons on their own will not be sufficient to become a safe driver as the 12 lessons only cover high risk areas of driving and do not cover the entire Learner driver syllabus.  Applying the feedback of your instructor, getting lots of practice and studying the recommended reading is all vital.

In addition to the mandatory lessons with an ADI the learner driver should also undertake ongoing practice with their Sponsor. This practice is a vital part of the learning process, and the role of the Sponsor is an essential part of the learning to drive process. Their role is to accompany and support the learner driver as they practise and build on the skills they have learned in their lessons with the ADI. The RSA recommends that the learner driver practises the skills learned in each compulsory EDT lesson with their Sponsor for at least three hours before their next lesson.

The insurance industry will be announcing special offers and discounts for learner drivers taking EDT lessons.

Who can be a Sponsor?
Your Sponsor can be a family member, relative or close friend. Or indeed your ADI can be your Sponsor. The best Sponsor would be someone who has a vested interest in your progress. Therefore it is essential that the learner driver chooses a person with whom they feel comfortable and who has had a full clean driver’s licence for a minimum of two years and has lots of driving experience.

What is the role of a Sponsor?
A Sponsor supervises the learner driver’s driving practice between lessons. The Sponsor must be able to give a learner driver time and commitment to help them learn to drive. They must stay calm and patient under pressure and demonstrate good driving behaviour themselves.

On a final note a Logbook will be given to the pupil when they arrive for their first lesson. There is a fee for this and prices may vary with different ADI's.