Reverse into a bay
Understand the movement, the observations and when to straighten. Then check what you have learned.
Watch the manoeuvre
See the car, steering and pedals together. Pause whenever you need.
Manual: left foot for the clutch; right foot for the brake or accelerator. The pedal movement shows the sequence, not a fixed pressure or clutch bite point.
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Choose your position
This car is approaching an empty bay on its right. Start with enough space for the turn; the useful position depends on your car and the car park.
Check your understanding
Four questions about observations, steering and safe corrections.
Read the steps and prepare for a real drive
Choose your position
This car is approaching an empty bay on its right. Start with enough space for the turn; the useful position depends on your car and the car park.
Check before moving
Check mirrors, blind spots and behind you. Select reverse only when ready. Wait if anyone could enter your path.
Reverse into the turn
Reverse slowly and steer towards the bay. Keep looking around: the front of the car swings out as the rear turns in.
Straighten the wheels
As the car approaches alignment with the bay, ease the steering back. Use the bay lines to judge position, without relying on one fixed reference point.
Finish inside the bay
Continue slowly with straight wheels. Keep checking around you and stop with the whole car inside the bay, leaving space behind.
Stop and secure
Secure the car appropriately for its transmission. If the position needs correcting, stop, check again and make a small, controlled adjustment.
When you practise in a car
Choose a suitable place with your instructor or supervising driver. Agree how to control low speed in your car, and practise stopping whenever the space is no longer clear. The animation shows the path, not a universal steering point or a number of steering-wheel turns.
Leaving the bay
Make fresh observations before driving out. Check both sides of the aisle, move slowly and continue looking for people and vehicles.
On a test, the examiner chooses the reversing exercise. A reverse-in bay exercise includes driving out again.
About this demonstration
Original Layna 3D car and interior. All views use the same steering, pedals and vehicle path. Mirrors reflect the scene; they do not replace all-round observations. These are standard, unadapted manual and automatic examples. The automatic selects reverse while stationary with the brake held, and park only after stopping. Electric cars, creep settings and auto-hold can work differently. Learn the controls of your own car with your instructor.