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reversing round a corner a few questions

  • 15-09-2009 10:56pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 390 ✭


    hi-
    when reversing round a corner do you have to indicate? i've been to 2 different instructors and they had different views.
    also, once I was reversing round a corner on an incline and my instructor said to just use the clutch and the brake and let it roll back, would this be considered coasting and in case i get that turn during the test, is it allowed?

    Thanks in advance


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  • #2
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,064 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    NellyBellyJelly wrote: »
    hi-
    when reversing round a corner do you have to indicate?
    No - there is no need to indicate as a reversing vehicle has no right of way and must give way to all other vehicles.
    NellyBellyJelly wrote:
    once I was reversing round a corner on an incline and my instructor said to just use the clutch and the brake and let it roll back, would this be considered coasting
    No, it wouldn't be considered to be coasting. If you are reversing down an incline, there's not much else you can do!


  • #3
    DrivingInfo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 368 ✭✭DrivingInfo


    NellyBellyJelly wrote: »
    hi-
    when reversing round a corner do you have to indicate?

    NO as your indicator is only to show your intention when needed. In the same way your reverse lights show your intention when reversing.
    i've been to 2 different instructors and they had different views.
    also, once I was reversing round a corner on an incline and my instructor said to just use the clutch and the brake and let it roll back, would this be considered coasting and in case i get that turn during the test, is it allowed?

    When in first or reverse gear, there is no such thing as coasting it is clutch control. So you can use/ride the clutch as much as you NEED.

    Regards


  • #4
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,064 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    DrivingInfo wrote: »
    your reverse lights show your intention when reversing
    Apologies for being pedantic but there is no legal requirement to have reversing lights fitted to a vehicle, therefore it cannot be assumed that a reversing vehicle will have them illuminated.


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