Lesson 6.8 | Module 6: Manoeuvres
Fixing A Bad Manoeuvre
Learn what to do when the manoeuvre goes wrong, because correction is part of driving.
Written Practice Guide
Written practice guide
This lesson is currently taught as a written guide. Read it before your next driving lesson, then use the practice task, instructor question, and self-check below to make the in-car lesson more useful.
What This Helps With
This stops panic. You can stop, look, move forward, reverse again, and finish safely.
The Simple Version
If it goes wrong: stop, observe, choose a small correction, move slowly, then reassess.
Good Correction Habits
Say the correction out loud if it helps: stop, look, move, reassess. This keeps your brain on the safety order instead of panicking about the bay line, kerb, or reference point.
Common Mistakes
- Continuing when you know it is going wrong.
- Correcting without observations.
- Giving up because it is not perfect.
What Examiners Care About
A safe correction is fine. An unsafe correction is not.
Practise On Your Next Lesson
Ask your instructor to deliberately set up one imperfect manoeuvre so you can practise fixing it.
Ask Your Instructor
"What was the safest correction there?"
Quick Self-Check
- Did I stop first?
- Did I observe before correcting?
- Did I finish safely?