Do you reverse into parking bays?

Forward bay parking might sound easier but remember that unless you’re parking in an empty car park, you’ll need to reverse out into traffic to exit. These instructions assume that you’re parking into a bay on the right-hand side of the road, so if you are parking into a left-hand side bay then directions are reversed.

How do you park at the Bay?

Step-by-step: Forward bay parking

1. Pick a bay. The examiner will tell you to drive forward into a parking bay in the driving test centre car park or another car park of their choosing.
2. Start to move and find your reference point.
3. Steer quickly and move at a slow pace.
4. Reverse out of the bay.

When reverse parking what do you do?

This Is How to Reverse Park (Back Into A Parking Space) Like a Pro

1. Locate an empty parking spot.
2. Drive up to the parking spot.
3. Alert other drivers of your intentions.
4. Check for oncoming vehicles.
5. Shift your vehicle into reverse.
6. Continue moving backwards.
7. Straighten your steering wheel.
8. Shift your car into park.

Do you indicate when reversing?

1. Always keep your left indicator on when you are reversing in a straight line, this means when a car behind approaches you they will see both your reverse lights and the indicator on and know that you are doing this on purpose.

How do I reverse into a marked parking bay?

Reversing into a marked parking bay is carried out at the test centre car park either at the start or end of the driving test. You can choose whether to reverse into a bay on the left or right depending on how busy the car park is, its layout and your personal preference.

Is it better to park into a parking bay or forward?

Reversing into a parking bay is generally considered safer than driving into one forward. This is mostly because you can get a clear view of the traffic when you’re driving out of the space. Also, cars are just more manoeuvrable in reverse. Park like a pro

What is reverse bay parking on the practical driving test?

Reverse bay parking is one of possible four manoeuvres that the examiner can choose during your practical driving test and it’s a manoeuvre that you will need to learn before taking the driving test.

Can You Park in a parking bay on your test?

There are two types of bay parking, so you could be asked to demonstrate either on your test: Forward bay parking: in which you drive into a parking bay and then reverse out. On your test, this can be performed in any car park—including the driving test centre car park.