In short
Pull to the right curb, full left lock, drive across the road until you near the opposite curb, full right lock and reverse, then drive forward in your new direction. Observation before each move is what the examiner scores.
Updated 2026-06-06 · 6 min read · By Driving Routes Editorial
The sequence
Stop close to the right curb. Full mirror check + signal left. Drive forward with full left lock until your front is near the opposite curb. Stop. Mirror check + signal right. Reverse with full right lock. Stop near the right curb. Mirror check + signal left. Drive forward in your new direction.
Observation
Examiners score observation at each move. Mirror, shoulder, and over-the-shoulder are expected before every direction change. Skipping the over-the-shoulder check is the most common fault.
What if I touch the curb?
A single curb touch is usually a control fault, not a fail. Hitting the curb hard or rolling over it is more serious. Recovery (straighten, observe, continue) shows control.