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3a Reversing

Once you have completed all your theory training, it is time for you to move onto your driver training.

The 3a training is also known as 3a reversing. This is a practical demonstration that you will train to complete successfully and safely.

This will consist of you learning and perfecting an “S” shaped manoeuvre. The 3a reversing is an off-road exercise, so you will not have to complete this in a populated environment.

You will learn in the vehicle category that you are training in. This could be:

  • Category C
  • Category C+E
  • Category C1 or C1+E
  • Category D1 or D1+E

The reversing test will also include completing coupling and uncoupling with the vehicle. This would only be applicable for:

  • C+E
  • C1+E
  • D1+E

During the test

The test takes approximately 30 minutes on average. During this period, you will be expected to show that you can safely manoeuvre in an “S” shape. If you are required to complete the coupling and uncoupling procedure, you will be expected to complete this after your “S” shaped manoeuvre.

You must successfully complete the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) part 1 theory test before you can book the Driver CPC part 3a test.

Once you have completed this part of the test, you will find out whether you have passed or failed from your examiner. If you have passed, you can then move to your 3b test.

In the instance that you do not pass, you will not be allowed to complete the 3b test until you have taken the 3a reversing test again and successfully completed it.

Your 3a certificate will be valid from the date of passing. However, you must pass your 3b driving test within 6 months. If you do not, you will have to retake the 3a off-road test.

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