Revision question · Rules of the road

Why could it be dangerous to reverse from a side road into a main road?

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Your reverse sensors will beep

Your view will be restricted

Your reversing lights will be hidden

Your mirrors will need adjusting

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Your view will be restrictedThis was the right answer

Don’t reverse into a main road from a side road because your view will be restricted. The main road is likely to be busy and the traffic on it moving quickly.

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Rule 201Highway Code rule · Do not reverse into a main road; the limited rearward view creates danger from approaching traffic.Rule 202Highway Code rule · Do not reverse into a main road; the limited rearward view creates danger from approaching traffic.

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