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Hello I'm Chris. In this video we're going to have a look at reverse bay
parking using the 45-degree method . You're allowed to use this technique on your
driving test. Reversing into a bay is safer than driving forward into one as
you'll have a better view when driving forward out of it, especially if you have
vehicles either side of you. I'm parking in between cars with not much room for error.
Although on your driving test you'll
probably do this with empty bays either side. The bay I'm going to reverse into
will be this one. I'm going to drive over to the left towards it as this will make
it easier to then turn and reverse into it. Before that, I need to check my
mirrors and over my shoulder first just in case there's someone there. I'm driving
slowly to make it easier and safer. Just going passed the bay slightly and getting
the car straight. Now this is when I need to steer to the right,
maximum, full lock. After I've turned right, the back of the car will then be
pointing towards the target bay. I've lined up my left-hand, near-side mirror roughly
with the centre of the bay that's next to the one I want.
I'm driving a three-door Ford Fiesta and this reference point works for me, but
bear in mind that reference points vary depending on the car you're driving, your
height and seat position. Work with your instructor to find a point that works
for you. Before steering right, I need to make sure no one is driving, walking or
cycling past me on my right. Now I'll steer full lock, maximum to the
right to roughly get a 45 degree angle. It doesn't have to be precise. Steering a
little left before stopping helps make the next reversing part easier.
I've stopped close to the bays in front as it gives me more room to reverse and
steer. Check all around before reversing. Looks safe. Looking behind over my left
shoulder, steering full lock to the left. Car approaching on the right. I'm in the
way, so no point stopping. It's really important as you do any reversing
maneuver to keep observing around and over your left shoulder out of the rear
window to make sure it's safe. You are allowed to move your side mirror down a
little if needed to see how well your parking is going, but it's essential that
you don't stare at it.
I'm now straight and I can see the front of the car running parallel with what's
ahead of me. Now I just need to straighten the steering to the right and
reverse straight. Stop when the line behind or kerb disappears into the car
roughly here. Be ready to stop a little earlier if there's something sticking
out in your way. You are allowed to open your door to check if you're in the bay
but only open it once you made sure that no one is driving into the bay next to
yours. If you're not in the bay then you can drive forward to readjust and then
reverse back in, as long as it's safe and you're observing for others before and
as you do it. You might get a driving fault for this or a minor as they're
commonly called. How you correct your parking depends on which line you've
parked over. I'd parked over the line on the right so I had to steer away from it
to the left, straighten the car up and then reverse back in. Having your side
mirror adjusted down slightly will help you see the white line but don't stare
at it and keep looking around for others who might be nearby.
Just a quick video today on reverse bay parking using the forty five degree method.
Have a look at our other bay parking videos for more tips and methods. As
usual, thanks a lot for watching, hope it was helpful. Please subscribe for our
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coffees. Keep safe on the road and bye for now.