Chapter 6 Manoeuvring At Low Speed

Question 1

What are 4 things you can do to reduce low speed collisions when manoeuvring?

Answer 1

1. Avoid reversing your vehicle unnecessarily
2. Carry out all manoeuvres at a slow walking speed
3. Avoid turning in narrow roads with parked vehicles
4. Consider using junctions in which to turn or drive to a roundabout

Question 2

How to use the system of cat control when conducting slow speed manoeuvres?

Answer 2

• gather information through careful observation throughout the manoeuvre
• give signals if necessary
• plan your route through the manoeuvre

Question 3

Can you ask an appropriate person to help with observations when completing a low speed manoeuvre?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Is it easier to steer a car in reverse?

Answer 4

Yes- it’s easier to manoeuvre a vehicle when reversing than when going forwards because the steered wheels are at the back.

Question 5

How should you park on a hill?

Answer 5

Apply the hand brake firmly, put the vehicle into a low gear and consider turning your wheels into the kerb.

Question 6

Unless your arrival is urgent, it’s best to reverse into end on spaces because:

Answer 6

• the vehicle is more manoeuvrable in reverse mode
• it’s safer to drive forwards out of the space than to reverse out
• the vehicle will available for it’s next use immediately
• it’s slightly more fuel efficient to drive out forwards rather than reversing out