How to use your Mirrors when Reversing - car parks and on the road
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- Knowing how to use the mirrors when backing up will give you the confidence to reverse your car into the most challenging of spaces. In this video I explain and demonstrate how to know which way and when to steer when trying to park using the mirrors.
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00:00 The problem
00:37 How to use the mirrors
04:32 How I teach it
05:45 Can't see the kerb
06:07 Parallel parking
07:40 Between two walls
10:47 Are mirrors allowed?
12:42 Outro
I have passed my test on Thursday for the first time. I don’t usually make comments but I feel that I have to, to show my appreciation. All this videos helped me a lot. I have overcome my driving anxiety because of Richard. I used to be really scared when I started my lesson to the point that I wanted to stop. Every time I made a mistake on my driving lesson, I just keep watching this videos as it fills my knowledge gap. Thank you very much Richard. I’m very grateful.
That's so great to hear. Congratulations on passing and good luck on the road.
Congratulations, I am sure that you will be a safe and responsible driver. Driving: Just because everyone does it does not mean that it's easy. It definitely is not easy, especially with a manual gearbox. I wish that these videos had been around when I took my test back in the 70s.
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Me too , I always do something wrong on my lesson . It’s not easy . I want to pass test . Due to my job. So frustrating.
Which country bro
"Lower the mirrors"....THANK YOU! My husband needs to see this video as he gives me a hard time for adjusting the mirrors for reversing!!!
Some cars do this automatically. If yours doesn't, Google the make, model and production year of your car, followed by "ODB2" and "automatic lowering of wing mirrors while reversing". If you find results that tell you that this is possible, go see a mechanic.
Why? Most car makers try to diversify the product line by having options on more expensive models that cheaper models don't have. But: in some cases, those cheaper models actually do come with those options installed to keep the cost of production down, but they're then disabled in your car's computer at the factory because you didn't pay for them.
A mechanic with a laptop, and ODB2 cable and the right software can enable those options in your car's computer.
Automatic lowering of wing mirrors is a good example of a disabled option: everything needed is usually there (the motor in the wing mirror, detection of putting the car into reverse) because those things are needed for other functions that are present on your trim level (like adjusting your wing mirrors using a button and of course the reversing lights). So it's likely just an option that can be enabled.
Not gonna lie, that steering in the direction of the mirrors is such a huge help, thank you. (steering the back and not the front)
I am learning to drive, and was thinking about how to safely park and drive in reverse, then this video came.
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I've got my driving licence last year in italy, I still rely on your videos for enriching my knowledge, your content is always helpful in so many ways, thank you for your hard work
I passed my test 50 years ago and I have never had to parallel park .
I've passed my test but these videos are still helpful because they teach what the instructor usually don't teach :)
Yesterday I was panicking and browsing through CZcams for any usefull tips for my driving test. I had the test this morning, and wouldn't have passed without this video. I had no idea how to reverse and park between the lines, but I remembered your mirror tips and it went great! So thank you, and I will keep returning to these videos to learn more ❤
This is a brilliant video and i can prove the importance of the side mirrors being lowered when reversing. This is because on my driving lesson last Saturday my instructor got me to do all of the manoeuvres. I had really struggled with this previously and i suddenly realised that this was because i needed to lower my mirrors. Previously, my instructor had been asking me if i could see the bay line out of my left side mirror and i couldn't so i kept getting it wrong. On Saturday after i lowered the mirrors i completed all of my manoevers successfully, therefore showing the importance of lowering the side mirrors. I was one happy chappy!!!
One happy chappy lol
If you watch other people drive you will notice them raising their body and head up so they can see more in the mirror too when doing these manourvers. Some cars mostly only expensive germans ones automatically lower the offside wing mirror when you put it in reverse.
Those videos are very helpful as a rehearsal even after you get your own car. Dear learners - I am in my thirties and bought my first car few months ago. I haven't been driving since my license exam.
No matter how much you learn, ride as passenger and observe - you got to learn everything by yourself again. My friends got their cars just after they've grabbed their license and I feel like I failed at school for 10 or more years. It's especially stressful when it's your parents car and you have to park among other cars.
I remember that even on my exam it was forbidden to use mirrors when making reverse 90 degree turn. This reminds me learning mathematical formulas by heart when they were designed to be there in the book so you don't need to memorize them.
Anyway I see under youtube videos comments such "If you can't overtake the tractor or other car you should have your license taken away!" which is madness, because I didn't learn to overtake in my driving school not even once! Other drivers quickly forget they did not know how to drive and they're also very cocky - often too much and they kill or got killed because they are too confident.
The helpful solution in parking and also changing lanes are blind spot glue-on mirrors that you can buy for small amount of cash. I love them. They give that bit of confidence. Big mirror magnifies so you can see further if there's no one rushing with high speed, then quick check with blind spot mirror and you can be sure there's no one around.
And as with everything - it takes time and patience. Time and patience. It should be written down everywhere. All in all it's you - the driver - responsible with what you do with your car, not the guy who's honking and shouting around. You need to learn the roads, nuances, that this lane is ending, on this street are potholes, so go slower.
The stress will go away eventually but you need to travel many miles before it will happen. And like in airplanes - every landing in one piece is good landing. If after parking your car you're alive, car is in one piece, and no one is killed - nothing else matters really.
Happy driving. Cheers!
Great information. I can relate to many things you mentioned.
Just a tip: try to write in paragraphs, as they are easier to read.
By the general tone of this comment, I feel I need to let you know that yes, practice and being accurate and careful about everything is important when learning, but you need to let it get you to a point where you do it naturally, i.e. you still do proper checks etc, but let go of that "careful careful careful" anxiety attitude. You are right that overconfident drivers are dangerous, but so are underconfident and nervous drivers. I would rather get in a car as a passenger with an overconfident driver, than an underconfident one.. because the confidence is what will get you out of a bad situation rather than panicking and be completely void of important _action._
Forbidden to use mirrors while doing a 90 degree reverse turn? When was this?
I'd reckon this isn't safe: you can't see what's happening behind you if you don't look in the mirrors. And not just to prevent damage to your car, but also to upcoming traffic of course.
Then again - not too long ago, a passenger side wing mirror was not required by law and usually an optional extra when you bought a car.
Hey Richard. I used your mirror lowering tip yesterday and managed to park in reverse in a super narrow spot at a hotel's parking lot. Did that like a pro I'm not :) Thanks for these helpful videos! 🙏
I appreciate the amount of effort you have put into explaining this ... 2:21 I am guilty of making this mistake lol ... Thanks for the video ...
As someone who is dyslexic you explained this soooo much better than those who tried to teach me. The concept of being backwards and everything being reversed always confused me! But the steer the wheel toward where you want to go!!!! I get it now! It def clicks and the visuals help as well thank you so much for this! ❤ it makes so much sense
Been driving on my own for a year and a half and I'm still uncomfortable driving backwards. I've been reversing into the driveway to get some more practice, but I still keep oversteering in each direction in an attempt to correct my position. This has been a big help.
Take it from a retired over-the-road driver, the more you do it the easier it will become. I was medically retired in 2018 and I still look in the mirrors when turning. Drove my first truck, or anything, on active duty in 1975 and have driven a truck of some sort in 3 different countries.
Keep practicing your backing and don't forget to also work on your parallel parking.
I had loads of problems parking with my car. So I bought the little circular mirrors you can stick onto your wing mirrors. I use them to see the ground beside my car and that helps loads when pulling up to the side of the road, reversing along the curb and even parking in car parks. I recommend anyone to get them as they are inexpensive and are useful to have if you don't have reversing camera or mirrors that fold down when you reverse. Saves you having to manually adjust your mirrors for any maneuvers.
Yeahh that's a great help too
Where do you position it on the mirror?
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Thanks for the video. i found reversing always so confusing with finding your position, but you explained it very simple and easy
You're a genius, your lessons and tutorials are brilliant for complete newbies as you show with lines and other graphics (but never distracting) exactly what you're talking about with clear and slow explanations which are very easy to understand for brand new drivers. Thank you so much! (I struggled with parking today but hopefully with your videos I will be an expert, eventually!)
That's how one should teach driving. I had only road rides but nothing much about parking reverse parking anything.. just road ! so now I am afraid of hitting curb when turning . He is such a good teacher !
Hands down best car instructor out there, thank you for your patient and informative approach every time, you've helped me a lot polish my driving and observation skills.
Just passed my road test yesterday for the first time. Thank God! I’ve been watching a lot of CZcams videos and learned everything on my own without anyone helping me how to do it in actual. Watching videos helped me a lot. Thanks to these people for their efforts on making learning videos like this. This save us new drivers every time we hop in the car and maneuver the car safely.
Congratulations on passing!
Thank you for another very helpful video.
Modern cars with easily adjustable mirrors make reversing a lot easier than 30 years ago.
I bought my 1st car last month and been practicing driving..this guy is an angel! I think even after i get my license i will still be watching his vids
Hi Richard! Thought I would let you know that I passed my test yesterday - long time coming after having three previous tests that resulted in fails (last one I did was during covid restrictions 2020) - very frustrating as I know I could drive but overthinking got the better of me so this is a massive weight lifted off. I used my own car for my test and practice of course with my parents supervising, these videos were amazing to look on, pretty sure that meeting traffic one and other tips allowed me to pass so thank you ! I’ll come back here whenever I need a refresh as you’re a great teacher! Anyone whose feeling like they can’t do it, I get it - try and remove those doubts through breath work/meditation/sleep tapes whatever works (that worked for me) and your confidence will shoot up! Had no anxiety driving on my own yesterday or today:) thanks again Richard:)
That's so nice to hear, congratulations on passing and good luck on the road!
I am very anxious too . Especially parallel parking
Congratulations 🎉
It’s nice to know other people feel like this/learned like this and still passed the test. I also have been driving in my own car with the supervision of my parents but this has made me feel like my knowledge has gaps and my mannerisms aren’t to test standard because my parents aren’t instructors but i can’t afford many proper lessons. It feels like I will never pass. My test is in 9 days and my instructor doesn’t think I’m ready but I know I can drive well when I’m not nervous so hopefully 2nd time lucky. These videos are super helpful, can’t believe it’s free
@@maiajasmine3266 good luck !!
God bless you, Richard!
Been passed almost 3 years. I still come and refresh with videos like this. You helped a lot while learning.
I'm happy to hear that, thank you for watching.
Another brilliant video. What a teacher. Just as you said near the end of your video, always steer the way you want to go.
You’ve used so many cameras to create this content!! A very good effort for an excellent content creation. Thanks!
He is known as
*Richard the Rigorous*
Thank you! I have a lesson tomorrow and I'm sure I'll have to go over parking again. Very handy!
Fun trick my instructor in Denmark told me when parallel parking was to turn the wheel 1 full revolution, then reverse back until you were at 45*, then just straighten out the wheel and reverse back to park.
That really gets through the hard part of it, it gives you a comfortable distance to the object in front and you have a clear view and guide using the kerb.
Parallel parking ended up being one of the easiest maneuvers.
Here is my video on parallel parking: czcams.com/video/PIscD0LrToc/video.html
In a car it's easy for me. The first time I to do it with a 48 feet trailer at night was something else.
@oh wow that sounds impossible to me right now!! You have silky skills!! 👍👏👏👏 @donotneed2250
I passed my test yesterday with 0 faults. It was my first attempt. These videos have helped me so much. Thank you!!!
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
Appreciation from tanzania 🇹🇿… now i can reverse
Conquer driving really is a legend and very very highly skilled driving instructor, he’s also educating license holders as well as other driver instructors and more importantly learner drivers. Keep going mate and thank you so much for your continues educational about driving safely ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much I passed driving test on November 2022 but I will learning reverse parking technique so helpful useful so very easy
I passed my driving test yesterday with two minors. These videos were very helpful, particularly the advice for using the mirrors to reverse and judging the positioning of the car. Thanks for the excellent videos! My advice: keep focused and alert, don’t overthink things and be confidently cautious but not overly hesitant.
You are an effective teacher sir. Thank you so much for your videos. It is surprising how much I was able to learn from your videos even after driving for years.
I’ve been thinking about starting my driving lessons soon and I’ve been binge watching all your videos to gain knowledge about driving 😅
Prepping for my test and this vid has helped me on tips and tricks with the mirrors a ton. I was always confused how to properly use/judge angles within the mirrors, but this video has helped a bunch. Now to take this and use it. Thank you so much!
This is such a useful video. Thank you!
I've been driving for 15 years and always struggled with reversing. I could do it if I had to, but if I could avoid reversing then I would! Parallel parking was (and still is) a nightmare for me, but thankfully I've always lived in places where I didn't really need that skill.
This vid has done what my instructor should have done all those years ago, explain how to actually parallel park. Thank you!
Another great video Richard. many people forget the benefits of using the mirror when doing ANY parking manoeuvre.
I think u have saved me , i use to confuse reversing a car by using all the mirrors at once. U have taught me to focus on one at time and look in front abit . Am for sure going to try ur method and see. Love me . U a great teacher
Not sure how I ended up here as I passed my test a decade ago haha, but I must say it is nice to hear an instructor talk about this technique as I have never heard it mentioned before and it was not the way I was taught. I found the way I was taught very difficult to understand, and as soon as I started driving after my test I figured out how to do it this way on my own. Part of me felt like I was doing it wrong since I have never seen it be instructed this way, so it is reassuring to know it is a valid way of driving! Thanks
For the driving test you can use whatever method you wish, as long as you have good control and good observations. Many instructors teach the 3 line method. The problem with this method is it doesn't teach you how to guide a car backwards.
Hands down you’re the best instructor I’ve ever had. For the first time, reversing makes sense. 😭 Thank you!
Thank you for your helpful videos! Passed my test yesterday with only 1 minor.
Your videos were such a great help for some additional study outside of practicing with instructor/family.
Took my car out for my first solo drive today, and reverse bay parked in a busy Lidl car park!
Well done on passing your driving test. Congratulations!
passed my test thanks to your videos, one minor first time
That's great news, congratulations on passing!
i have to give Credit were its due. I have been following you for the 2 years now and decided to subscribe. i passed my driver's license on the first go and im using these tips on my everyday life. much appreciated from South Africa
Always adjust mirrors accurately before moving!
Back many years ago, my driving tutor didn’t use the “mirror” technique and I didn’t know about this. After watching your videos, I started using your “mirror” technique in parking, and now I am confident whenever I park (except in multi storeys car park which I need to practice more😂). Many thanks for all these videos, you are a great teacher!
I find that is' best to know where your rear wheels are, as they are the pivot point. Reversing into a bay, or parallel parking. It's not difficult to know, you get a feel for it pretty quick, or you can look at the back of the car, and it should be just behind the rear seats. That's what I've been taught, and it works a treat, even parallel parking.
When parallel parking :
- Get parallel car you are trying to park behind, say, and close, say a foot or two.
- reverse straight until your rear wheels are past the other car's bumper, say by two feet, a yard to be generous (depends on the distance between your front wheel and the front of your car, but leave room).
- Turn steering wheel and reverse so your car is at 30-45 degrees towards the curb.
- Reverse straight, until your rear wheel is close to the curb (say a foot to again be generous).
- Rotate wheel in the other direction, to straighten the car into the bay, and keep reversing.
- If you left enough room up front (two feet, a yard), you should just slide into the space, a foot off the curb (whatever you decided to choose).
Your videos have been so helpful from the time I started my driving lessons two weeks back. I keep getting better. This too has been very informative 👌
The best video and advice i ever seen for for manoeuvres, i am an experienced driver , i am teaching my wife, this video definitely will make the things easy for me to explain it her and it cleared my conception too
I have been confused about reversing to the bay that's not near me.. I can only do the 90 degree reverse for the test but this video is so helpful for real driving after passing the test. Thank you so much for making this tutorial!
Yup this is exactly the kind of tutorial I was thinking of.
Even when you posted the reverse parking video I mentioned that you can reverse park using your mirrors and is faster, easier and safer. I was thinking to post a video about it but seriously, I am no instructor, I have no equipment to film, I can't explain as good as you do it.
So I am super happy you posted. This is exactly how I reverse park all the time and how my driving instructor taught me :)
If I passed my test in Monday you will be one the reasons 👍🏼thumps up for your work
Hi Richard! Thanks for making this awesome video! I find it the best video for illustrating how we use side mirrors when backing up. It's such a enlightenment to me! Thanks very much for the clear explanation with actual view on the mirrors. It helps a lot!
Honestly cannot get enough of your vids Richard, keep up the amazing work as always!
Thank you Richard. You’re a brilliant teacher! This video helped me a lot with my reverse parking which I was so scared to do before!
Passed my test this week and wanted to thank you for the tips your channel provided
Passed my exam on Friday, and I thought I'd share... After failing the sticks twice and taking a 3-month long break, I went back and did it. 🤗🤗🤗 I'm so happy. I wasn't nervous but focused on applying what I've learned from the instructor in my country and your THOROUGH CZcams videos Richard. 🙌🙌
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
I actually graduated from driving school today. I'm grateful for the online lessons
That's fantastic news, congratulations on graduating!
Thank you . I just passed my test and learned a lot from your videos!
You're a wonderful teacher. You explain things so plainly that anyone can understand what you mean. :-)
have my license for quite a while now i know how to park but i still watched it . Idk this was somehow entertaining XD
I passed my test on monday so thank you for all of your videos they have all helped me 😊
Thanks for the reminder Richard, I've seen your past videos about this but I always forget that looking at just the wing mirrors is NOT good enough.
This videos fill the knowledge gaps. Thank you very much
This is where i left of my last lesson. and my instructor said, u gota learn to parallel park good, cuz u live here, how else u guna park outside ya house :)
(this was super helpful TY) :)
Thanks Belinda, I hope it helps. The key to parallel parking is no more than 45 degrees angle and come back with the wheels straight at that angle to insert yourself into the space. Too much angle and you'll probably get stuck.
@@ConquerDriving for sum odd flukey reason i can just do the bay exercise, no issues.but the parallel one I end up too far from the curb, then it gets complicated trying to fix that. my instructor says, u did, but i make it hard for ur self :( im hoping to put ur advice into practice next time :) thanx :)
I discovered this trick of lowering the mirrors on my own as I learned my driving in 1963 before door mirrors were invented. A few years ago I helped a lady friend get into a tight spot in a hotel car park using this same method. Cars are much easier to drive today than they were back then.
Thank u your videos have helped me build confidence, so grateful
I liked and comment before even watching the video. Richard , how did you know i was struggling with reverse bay park?? You are my hero. Xoxo
This is really helpful to understand how to correct/adjust the manouvers. Thank you!
Brilliant explanation. So useful for the beginners. Thank you!
Your explanation is amazing.
The best teacher ever 😊
You sound like a great driving instructor
A very good video. Excellent step by step demonstration. Thanks!
You are definitely the best instructor on youtube, thanks for the videos
This was so helpful! I passed my test, but wasnt taught tricky things like this that dont come up on the exam!
Very good video, with good explaining clear and easy to understand,thank you
Had to come back to your channel to thank you for your help, had a mix of instructors one good two absolutely awful but your channel helped me get my knowledge and confidence up behind the wheel. Passed my test first time!
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
i am new to your videos and i find them all so helpful. You're such a good teacher. Thank you, you're a life saver
Another insightful video Richard thank you for the great content , 👊🏽
Your video helped me a lot to 'conquer driving. However, reverse parking scares me. And now this video! Thanks
I enjoy your driving tips sir. Very helpful and informative. Cheers.
This is definitely helpful. I will look at this video again when I get my vehicle because it's been awhile since i've gotten behind a wheel after passing my test.
Been watching your videos past few weeks,100% helped with just watching ,had my test today past 1st time ,I watch yours and a few other channels ,all super helpful
That's great! Congratulations on passing!
Look at me, watching a how to park using your mirrors video. since driving for 19 years.
It's the curiousity to see if I do it the same I guess.
Thank You Richard you show great helpful tips. This was another of my hard to do. I try so many times hard to master it.🤦🏻♀️
I learn more from your videos than what I learned from my driving instructor.
Good instruction. It's good to be patient and take your time, despite the pressure that other drivers may instill upon you. And you will experience impatient drivers, particularly in big cities.
A huge thank you for this video! Today I passed my driving exam in Portugal and this video really helped me with reverse bay parking. Truy appreciate the time and effort you put into creating this content.
That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!
I passed yesterday my driving test. And i still watching ur videos, they are helpful. Thank you very much.
That's great to hear, thank you and congratulations on passing!
Excellent video and you don't know how much I appreciate hearing a driving instructor push the use of mirrors. I learned to drive on a pickup (Canadian) and the mirrors had to be used as the canopy blocked any view out the back window.
One suggestion I have. You can buy vehicles with multi mirror settings for different drivers but one I would like to see is once you put it into reverse the mirrors automatically adjust downwards to where you want them for backing. You can do this with the multi-driver settings as long as not needed for other drivers.
Just found your videos and you are an excellent instructor and know how to elucidate in a way that is easily understood.
Thank you. The car is using adjusts the mirrors automatically depending on the key thats being used and self dips the left mirror for reverse. It's a nice feature but most cars don't have this.
The only time you will ever turn the wheel to the opposite direction where you wanna reverse is when you are in a vehicle that has a trailer! and it is jolly difficult to do so lmao. (ETS2 with trucks.)
But honestly, this is The BEST video in regards to this maneuvers. Cause it is actually showing you what you need to see in the mirrors! Thanks CD!
for instance, at 10:05 you can see both mirrors, and you can just sit in the middle and can visualise you are in the car. Where you wanna go, you can see in the mirror in the video. And you turn to where you want to reverse. And that really helps a lot to learners.
Hey bro wanted to ask you, do you know youtube channels which upload similar content like this guy here? But regarding trucks tho.
This video was so enlightening and way more helpful than any other examples of reversing have ever been. This was really informative! Seeing the rearview mirrors in real-time, and understanding directions as this way/that way (instead of left or right), really makes this process a whole lot clearer. Thank you so much! I'm taking the driving test in the US, but regardless, this was still helpful, and even moreso helpful than videos I've seen made for driving in the US (lol).
your videos are so helpful! thanks for all the instruction and advice
Amazingly explained.
Your videos really made me conquer driving!
Your teachings are very down to earth and understandable, so much better than my husband's! Thank you very much!
Thank you for making this video. all your videos come in handy, your are great driver and great teacher thank you.
Richard I had my test today and passed with 5 minors. thank you so much for your helpful videos. 🎉
That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!
Your videos helped me loads! Thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️