Reverse left (not applicable for car tests)

Expected outcome/competence

Ability to control the vehicle accurately whilst reversing to the left. Effective all round observation throughout the manoeuvre showing consideration to other road users.

Potential deviations from expected outcomes

Control:

• Poor co-ordination of controls
• Stalling
• Mounting the pavement or kerb
• Turning the steering wheel, the wrong way
• Going wide after the corner
• Finishing at an acute angle
• Scrubbing-brushing-touching the kerb
• Taking an excessive amount of time to complete the manoeuvre.

Observation:

• No blind spot checks
• No observation at or before the point of turn
• Excessive use of the door mirrors
• Not looking directly behind
• Not reacting to passing or approaching vehicles
• Not reacting to pedestrians
• Waiting unnecessarily for other roads users

Examples of what might constitute something that would result in a fault being marked

Driving fault

Demonstrates understanding of rear observations but is marginally late when taking the required observation.

Serious fault

Essential observation missed when starting the manoeuvre, unaware of the presence of other road users.

Dangerous fault

Any situation brought about by the above lack of observation that resulted in actual danger to the examiner, candidate, the general public or property.