Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
Which skill does the driving test under Rule 15 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules require, often called "T parking"?
Rule 15(3)(k) requires reversing into a limited opening to the right or left under control and with reasonable accuracy.
CMV Rules, Rule 15(3)(k)
Answer A. Rule 15(3)(k) requires reversing into a limited opening to the right or left under control and with reasonable accuracy.
May you reverse out of your gate or driveway onto a public road?
Regulation 18 forbids reversing onto a public road. Reverse in when the road is quiet, then drive out forwards.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 18
Answer B. Regulation 18 forbids reversing onto a public road. Reverse in when the road is quiet, then drive out forwards.
Before reversing into an opening on your left, where should you stop?
Stopping about one car length past the opening gives you room to reverse straight and then turn in.
Answer A. Stopping about one car length past the opening gives you room to reverse straight and then turn in.
When should you start steering left while reversing into an opening on your left?
Reverse straight until the rear reaches the corner, then steer. Too early cuts the corner; too late swings wide.
Answer B. Reverse straight until the rear reaches the corner, then steer. Too early cuts the corner; too late swings wide.
Why is it usually better to reverse into a parking bay and drive out forwards?
Reversing in when the area is quiet means you drive out forwards later, seeing much more of what is around you.
Answer A. Reversing in when the area is quiet means you drive out forwards later, seeing much more of what is around you.
May you reverse into a road marked ONE WAY?
Regulation 18(3) forbids reversing into a one-way road.
Answer A. Regulation 18(3) forbids reversing into a one-way road.
The driving test may ask you to turn the car to face the opposite direction. How is this done?
Rule 15(3)(l) tests turning the vehicle round using forward and reverse gears. Choose a quiet, wide road away from bends and junctions.
CMV Rules, Rule 15(3)(l)
Answer D. Rule 15(3)(l) tests turning the vehicle round using forward and reverse gears. Choose a quiet, wide road away from bends and junctions.
While reversing into an opening, a pedestrian starts to walk behind your car. What should you do?
Reverse only when it does not endanger anyone. Stop for anyone who comes near.
Answer A. Reverse only when it does not endanger anyone. Stop for anyone who comes near.