L206: REVERSING

Reverse a car in a straight line and through a turn.

REVERSE STRAIGHT BACK

  1. If necessary checks planned reversing path on foot and identifies designated completion position.
  2. Checks any potential obstructions before reversing.
  3. Selects reverse.
  4. Makes final visual checks ahead and behind for hazards (including shoulder check) and releases park brake.
  5. Gives way to pedestrians or other traffic if necessary.
  6. Does not slip the clutch excessively (manual).
  7. Covers the brake with the right foot (automatic).
  8. Reverses slowly (using accelerator, where necessary) and remains within any boundary limits.
  9. Maintains observation to the rear while reversing.
  10. Corrects steering in small increments and, if in doubt, pulls forward and realigns before starting again.
  11. Completes task safely in designated position.

REVERSE 90 DEGREES RIGHT

  1. Drives past turn and positions vehicle within any boundaries to minimise severity of turn.
  2. Checks planned reversing path and identifies designated completion position and turn reference point.
  3. Checks any potential obstructions before reversing.
  4. Selects reverse.
  5. Makes final visual checks ahead and behind for hazards (including shoulder check) and releases park brake.
  6. Gives way to pedestrians or other traffic if necessary.
  7. Does not slip the clutch excessively (manual).
  8. Covers the brake with the right foot (automatic).
  9. Reverses slowly (using accelerator, where necessary) to and around turn reference point and then straightens up
  10. at completion of turn.
  11. Maintains observation to rear while reversing.
  12. After turn corrects steering in small increments and, if in doubt, pulls forward and realigns before reversing again.
  13. Remains within any boundary limits.
  14. Monitors front end swing.
  15. Completes task safely in designated position.

REVERSE 90 DEGRESS RIGHT

  1. Drives past turn and positions vehicle within boundaries to minimise severity of turn.
  2. Checks planned reversing path and identifies designated completion position and turn reference point.
  3. Checks any potential obstructions before reversing.
  4. Selects reverse.
  5. Makes final visual checks ahead and behind for hazards (including shoulder check) and releases park brake.
  6. Gives way to pedestrians or other traffic if necessary.
  7. Does not slip the clutch excessively (manual).
  8. Covers the brake with the right foot (automatic).
  9. Reverses slowly (using accelerator, where necessary) to and around turn reference point and then straightens up
  10. at completion of turn.
  11. Maintains observation to rear while reversing.
  12. After turn corrects steering in small increments and, if in doubt, pulls forward and realigns before reversing again.
  13. Remains within any boundary limits
  14. Monitors front end swing.
  15. Completes task safely in designated position.