On your practical test you'll be asked to do one of these reversing manoeuvres:
Parallel park
Pull up alongside a parked car and reverse in behind it, finishing reasonably close and parallel to the kerb within about two car lengths.
Park in a bay
Either drive in and reverse out, or reverse in and drive out — the examiner will tell you which.
Pull up on the right
Pull up on the right-hand side of the road, reverse for about two car lengths, then rejoin the traffic safely.
The emergency stop
You may also be asked to do an emergency stop — it happens in around one in three tests. Brake firmly and promptly while keeping control.
Key skills for every manoeuvre
- Control: slow, steady speed — clutch control in a manual, gentle brake control in an automatic.
- Observation: all-round checks before and during the manoeuvre. Stop for anyone approaching.
- Accuracy: finish in the right place without mounting the kerb.
Every manoeuvre is tracked as its own skill in the DriveSQ Student Portal, so you'll know when each one reaches "Independent".