Reversing during driving test, or any other time

cyclonebri1

Ok, It's a long time since I took my test but whats the current expectancy in observation during driving test reversing?

What I'm getting at is it permissible for someone to drive as if they where in a van, ie, using mirrors for rear observation, provided they use front and side observation as well? :think::think:

Kilty_2

When I learnt to drive in 2007/8 I was told that you must look out of the rear window when reversing in addition to using mirrors.

I think the only exception is if you have a disability / health problems that prevent this, in which case you'd use blindspot mirrors etc.

jase1

In a test you will fail for not turning around when reversing.

In practice, nine times out of ten, mirrors are safer as you have peripheral vision in all directions then.

Inactive

http://www.learnerdriving.com/driving-test/marking/corner.php

Strider590

When driving it is an offence to to not be looking in the direction your travelling..... Which I find ridiculous because in most modern cars there is ZERO rear visibility!

Thankfully it's never enforced and you only really need worry about it on the driving test!

Personally I never turn around to reverse, it's pointless in my car as all I can see is the windscreen of the car behind and i've got over 1ft of boot which I also cannot see.... I rely completely on my side mirrors.

wearside_2

In my Honda Civic there is less than zero visability with the rear fin across the rear window!

Kilty_2

Less than zero?


Negative visibility? Really?

Does your view stop before the end of your back seats? :rotfl:

cyclonebri1

Strider590 wrote: »

When driving it is an offence to to not be looking in the direction your travelling

So how do you drive a van???


Ok the real reason for the post;

Can a person with a disability that precludes them from having full rear vision, ie, they are not moblile enough to see over their shoulder, still pass a standard driving test.
Or can concession be made under those circumstances???

Thanks all.

cyclonebri1

Inactive wrote: »

http://www.learnerdriving.com/driving-test/marking/corner.php

Yep found that one before.

maninthestreet

Strider590 wrote: »

.... in most modern cars there is ZERO rear visibility!

Really? I haven't noticed this.

spiro

Try looking here http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/MedicalRulesForDrivers/MedicalA-Z/index.htm?indexChar=T this tells you about all medical conditions that you are required to notify the DVLA of and may therefore effect your ability to drive.