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Safety Moment

Reverse Parking – Ready for ‘Forward First’ Motion


Description Insights and learning
There are many reasons why you
should back into a parking space When you reverse into a space you are going into a
rather than driving forward into it. designated space with no vehicle and pedestrian
The term sometimes used is to traffic. By reverse parking, you avoid backing out
park the vehicle ready for ‘Forward blindly into oncoming traffic or into the path of
First’ motion. pedestrians. You can see your surroundings much
more clearly.
Reversing into a parking space
gives you greater control and In an emergency, it’s much quicker to get into your
makes it easier to manoeuvre out vehicle and drive straight out. This could also be
the space. If you think reverse seen as a safety precaution too.
parking is difficult, it’s much more Note: If you are parking the vehicle into your home
difficult to try and wiggle your car garage, you must ensure there are no young
out of a tight space when you have children nearby. Please consider using a spotter.
parked front in first. References
Nowadays, with most new cars Vehicle and Driving Standard
coming with backup cameras and Reverse into a parking space
parking assist systems, it is easier
to reverse-park than ever.
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