Driving test manoeuvres, step by step.
During the practical test, the examiner can ask you to parallel park, park in a bay or pull up on the right and reverse. You might also complete an emergency stop. Choose a guide below to practise the route, observations and control points.
The diagrams are teaching aids. They show the car’s route and position; they do not replace practice with an instructor in a real car.
L
5 steps
Parallel parking
The 1-2-1 method, reference points and observation from start to finish.
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5 steps
5 stepsReverse bay parking
Set up, steer and finish squarely with a consistent observation rhythm.
Start walkthrough →Forward bay parking
Plan a wide, slow turn and reverse out with a fresh observation routine.
Start walkthrough →5 stepsPull up on the right
Cross, stop, reverse two car lengths and return to the left safely.
Start walkthrough →5 stepsEmergency stop
React promptly, brake firmly under control, secure the car and complete full observations before moving again.
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