Rules of the road
You want to reverse into a side road. What must you check for behind you before you start?
- Pedestrians, especially children, and cyclists behind youCorrect
- Only the cars showing in your mirrors
- Nothing, as long as you reverse slowly
- The colour of the road markings
Why?
Rule 202 of The Highway Code says before reversing you must check there are no pedestrians, particularly children, cyclists or obstructions behind you. A small child can be hard to see, so get out and look if you are not sure.
Highway Code rule 202