Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

What advice should you give to a pupil about parking in a driveway?

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Only use the driveway if the road is clear of traffic

Drive forwards into the driveway, so that you can reverse onto the road

Don't reverse into a driveway after dark

Reverse into the driveway, so that you can drive forwards onto the road

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Reverse into the driveway, so that you can drive forwards onto the roadThis was the right answer

You shouldn't reverse from a driveway into a main road, because your view will be restricted. When using a driveway, you should reverse in, so that you can drive out forwards.

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Rule 201Highway Code rule · When possible, reverse into a driveway so the return to the main road can be made forwards with the better view.

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