What are the reversing gestures and key movement essentials?

[VanAdam]

Reversing gestures include straight-line gesture, straight-line auxiliary gesture, left/right turn gestures, substitute turn gesture, stop gesture, stop auxiliary gesture, vehicle deceleration gesture, reversing gesture, and reversing auxiliary gesture. Below are relevant introductions: Left/Right Reversing: When reversing left or right, the person should stand to the left or right rear of the vehicle, facing the vehicle, raise one hand forward to chest height with fingers together and extended, then repeatedly flex and extend the arm toward the chest until the vehicle is very close to the rear obstacle, at which point they should shout "stop" or use the blocking stop gesture to halt. Direct Rear Reversing: When reversing directly backward, the person stands directly behind the vehicle. Similar to the guiding gesture, simply lower both hands when returning to the original position. It is important to observe whether there are passing vehicles behind. Generally, allow passing vehicles to proceed first before slowly directing the reversing maneuver.

[VonJeffrey]

When I first started learning to drive, reversing always made me flustered. The key lies in hand movements: adjust the seat and mirrors before sitting in the driver's seat so I can clearly see the rear environment; hand movements involve firmly gripping the steering wheel at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions, gently turning the steering wheel with one hand while reversing, and preparing the other hand to rest on the seat to look back at blind spots. Key techniques include starting slowly by gently pressing the brake, looking back instead of relying solely on mirrors, and maintaining extremely low speed to prevent sudden appearances of children or pets. A common mistake is turning the steering wheel too sharply, causing the car body to tilt, but with a few practices, it becomes much easier. Additionally, if the car lacks reversing aids, practicing in an open area can help beginners get the hang of it quickly.

[DiLincoln]

Having driven for over a decade, I find reversing gestures to be like an art—effortless and efficient. Typically, I sit upright with both hands positioned at 10 and 2 o'clock on the steering wheel. When reversing, I first check all three mirrors to confirm my position, then gently turn my body with one hand controlling the steering adjustment while the other rests on the seat for rearview support, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted movements. The key lies in slow speed and anticipating the path—for instance, when backing into a parking space, avoid rushing to straighten the wheels and instead listen to the engine sound to gauge obstacle distance. Always remember to check the surroundings for safety; steady gestures are essential to prevent scrapes or accidents.

[GabrielDella]

Key points of reversing gestures I pay most attention to safety details: After getting in the car, adjust the mirrors to eliminate blind spots, and fix both hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions on the steering wheel; When reversing, one hand operates the steering wheel for fine-tuning, while the other hand is always ready to turn around and observe, with slow and steady movement rhythm, avoiding sudden turns or distractions. Combining with a reversing radar will be safer, but the manual part needs to be practiced well, and the movements should not be too large to prevent loss of control.