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BACKING FOR BEGINNERS

There are three key issues to overcome. 1. The physical process of steering the car and van as a rig just feels “all wrong” compared to reversing a car alone. 2. The caravan blocks your vision of what is behind you. 3. Often there is pressure to perform, as it seems all judging eyes peer in your direction when you aim for your spot in the caravan park.

“Don't rush anything, reversing slowly will give you time to make corrections and think clearly about what you are doing

PERFORMANCE ANXIETY

The only pressure that exists is what you create in your own mind. Sure, spectators may be casually amused for a couple of minutes if you stuff up reversing but at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is that you end up in the spot without hitting anything or anyone. Preparation is key to minimising stress and mishaps. The first step is to have a really clear mental picture of the space you

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