Reversing

Beth54 · Guru

Reversing

Plendo · Guru

I used to be good at reversing with mirrors, now the reversing camera and that lovely big screen with lines means I do not have to be any more.

In all seriousness, I think reversing cameras are a bit like pay wave in supermarkets, one is helping me forget how to reverse, the other is helping me forget the PIN for my credit card.

Believe me I do not need any help to forget, what was the topic again?

-- Edited by Plendo on Sunday 6th of October 2013 10:17:45 PM

aussietraveller · Guru

I reverse using all three mirrors and if its turned on my reversing camera but my Wife who is an excellent driver looks over her left shoulder all the way

dazren · Guru

I look over my shoulder to start, that just about gets it right, ! then i will fine tune if required with outside mirrors -However if the back of ute is full and blocking vision, ?? I just use my side mirrors still get same result ?? smile

Not Like Dougwe ?? he tries to hit black cats when he parks ?? and then puts his car right in the way of other people ?? so they just hit him now wink biggrin biggrin

countryroad · Senior Member

I think both is best.

Some years ago we had a lge station wagon, I was in close and parallel to gutter but just reversing back looking over left shoulder when I hit something.

A man in a new holden drove the front of his car in behind me, he crossed 2 solid lines to do so, he was doing a 3 point turn. I didn't see him as was below the window at rear of the wagon.

I had to pay for his car.

Later an older policeman said other driver was equally to blame.

Moral of story don't reverse until you have looked 360 degrees. I would never have dreamt anyone would try and do a 3 point turn across double lines, but they do.

No reversing cameras then...not invented

solo nomad · Veteran Member

a few years ago i was standing in the large workshop at my work.
the apprentice was reversing a customers car looking over his left shoulder........
i had told him to use his mirrors many times before
i yelled, he stopped.............about 6" short of smashing into the rear panel of a customers car on his right side
he didn't see this as he was looking over his left shoulder

my choice every time is mirrors.

GaryKelly · Guru

Pull up level with the car beside you. Check rear view mirror. Reverse while turning the wheel left until you're at a 45 degree angle to the kerb. Continue reversing while turning the wheel right, making sure the front of your vehicle is clear of the car in front. I used to be a driving instructor.

neilnruth · Guru

I use mirrors. Still not real good though.

Rip and Rosie · Guru

Reversing camera... or find a park I don't have to reverse into!

I have been know to park and limp away so anyone laughing would think I was disabled, and feel guilty for being mean.

However, stick the van on the back and I'm great !!!

Bryan · Guru

Rip and Rosie wrote:

I have been know to park and limp away so anyone laughing would think I was disabled, and feel guilty for being mean.

Absolute classic Rosie. I can't stop chuckling.

Beth54 · Guru

I'll have to remember that one Rosie. Or maybe I should suggest it to my friend. wink

So it seems those of us who can reverse, biggrin use mostly the mirrors.

I understand the problem with the ute Dazren. Many moons ago we had an ancient Land Rover. It was impossible to see immediately behind the vehicle, so I was always very careful when reversing. One day at the school I nearly ran over one of the Mums on her bicycle. I don't know who got the biggest fright. It was only her screaming that stopped me.

Nelly · Guru

I actually did driving lessons in my younger days - oh! so long ago - and I was taught as Gary describes and it works most of time with me. I actually had my mirrors changed on my ute I couldn't get used to those 'new' ones. happy camping

sandsmere · Guru

mirrors !

first timer · Senior Member

You lot should try reversing a truck and dog trailer or a semi or a 14.5 meter bus with mirrors, its easy when you know how,

AshleyI guess after 35 years of it you do it automatically.

milo · Guru

I was very good at reversing the motor home, ,
dad wasn't and hit things all the time when I didn't travel with him
but I'm not much good with a trailer though ,that's difficult

Beth54 · Guru

I mostly reverse into parking spots in the shopping centres because I can generally get it aligned first time. If I park nose in it tends to be crooked, and I have to back out a bit and straighten up.

Ashley, I wouldn't like to even attempt that. My daughter has driven big rigs but I don't know if she's reversed any.

Plendo, I've recently been looking at new vehicles and sat in one with that gadgetry. I thought of those things you point out, but I also thought that'd be great for my friend who can't reverse. biggrin

Gary, parallel parking one that I DO have trouble with. I actually try to avoid doing it. I think it's because I try to hurry it, you know, other cars behind you, wanting to get past etc. I have to consciously tell myself to take my time, concentrate and forget the cars behind.

Milo, I reckon you'd really have to have a reversing mirror with a motorhome. I wish they'd been around when I drove the old Land Rover.

I bought one off ebay but haven't had it fitted because I intend changing vehicles in the near future.