Revision question · Rules of the road

You're reversing into a side road. When would your vehicle be the greatest hazard to passing traffic?

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After you’ve completed the manoeuvre

Just before you begin to manoeuvre

After you’ve entered the side road

When the front of your vehicle swings out

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When the front of your vehicle swings outThis was the right answer

Always check in all directions before reversing. Keep a good lookout throughout the manoeuvre and remember that the front will swing out as you reverse into the side road. Act on what you see and wait if necessary.

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Rule 202Highway Code rule · The front swings outward while reversing into the side road, so check passing traffic throughout.

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