Reverse right (pull up on the right)

Expected outcome/competence

Demonstrate the ability to safely pull up on the right-hand side of the road and reverse 2 car lengths.

Effective all-round observation throughout the manoeuvre is required showing consideration to other road users as Reverse Left for all categories other than category B car tests For Category B car tests: (Recorded on DL25 when candidate begins the MSM / PSL routine after being given the instructions).

Potential deviations from expected outcomes

Control:

• Poor co-ordination of controls
• Scrubbing/brushing the kerb
• Mounting the pavement
• Stalling
• Reversing out into the road

Observations:

• No blind spot checks
• Relying too much or entirely on the mirrors
• Misjudging the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles
• Misjudging the speed and distance of vehicles positioning to pass from behind
• No or late indication of intentions
• Waiting unnecessarily for other road users

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

Driving fault

A misjudgement of the speed and distance of an approaching vehicle when beginning to move over to the right-hand side of the road. Safety of other road users was not compromised.

Serious fault

A misjudgement of the speed and distance of an approaching vehicle, causing the driver to brake heavily to allow candidate to proceed to the right-hand side of the road.

Dangerous fault

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