Subject: | Reverse Park (Bay Park) |
Recap: | Left Reverse - Observations / Accuracy, Turn In The Road - Steering, Clutch control |
Objective: |
What: Reverse the car into a limited opening between 2 cars and end up in the centre of the bay. How: Discuss the routine and consider safety aspects, followed by a demonstration if required and then guided practice By the end of the lesson: Be able to reverse park into a bay safely and with little or no help |
Main Points: |
Keep the car as slow as possible and steer quckly (Slow Car Fast Steering) Why: Test / Parking in supermarket bays / Easier to see when driving out of the bay Where: A safe, conveinient and legal place (SCALP) (follow direction arrows in the carpark) Observation: 360 degree observations before moving (6 point check) Control: Very slow car, effective use of clutch control or brake control Method: Follow the method described / demonstrated by your driving instructor |
References: |
Driving The Essential Skills (Pg. 189) |