Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

You're driving along a residential road. What should you do if a car is reversing into your path from a driveway on your left?

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Move to the opposite side of the road

Drive on, as you have priority

Sound your horn and be prepared to stop

Speed up and drive past quickly

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Sound your horn and be prepared to stopThis was the right answer

White lights at the rear of a car show that the driver has selected reverse gear. When reversing, the driver's view of the road is likely to be reduced. Sound your horn to warn of your presence and be ready to stop if necessary.

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Rule 112Highway Code rule · A reversing vehicle may have a restricted view; warn of presence and be ready to stop rather than assuming it will yield.Rule 202Highway Code rule · A reversing vehicle may have a restricted view; warn of presence and be ready to stop rather than assuming it will yield.

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