Most roads have crown camber, which allows surface water to drain to the edges. This will greatly affect the handling of the car. If the vehicle speeds up too much, dip the clutch. If it slows down too much, ease the clutch up.
3 point turns
On your driving test you may be asked to "turn the car around, using the forward and reverse gears."
You must make sure the road is clear, and don't point the car towards any pedestrians on the pavement. Wait for them to pass.
- You do not need to signal right (there should be no traffic to signal to, as the road should be clear).
- Check your blind spots before moving
- Don't touch or overhang the kerbs
- Take effective all round observation when reversing (i.e. look where you're going!)
- Be careful that the gear is properly engaged, incase you roll into the kerb
- Look left before completing the manoeuvre, the road may have changed
- Check mirrors when accelerating away, as someone may try to overtake