Rules of the road

You have driven into a side road. To rejoin the main road, may you reverse out onto it?

Yes, if you switch on your hazard lights
Yes, if the main road looks quiet
No, you must not reverse from a side road into a main road
Correct
Yes, but only very slowly

Why?

Rule 201 of The Highway Code says you must not reverse from a side road into a main road. Your view of approaching traffic is limited, so reverse into a side road or driveway instead and drive out forwards.

Highway Code rule 201

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