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Difficulty: EasyReversing and Turning

You are parking your vehicle in a private driveway that connects directly to a busy main road. What is the safest way to carry out this manoeuvre?

  1. A
    Drive into the driveway forwards and reverse out into the main road when leaving
  2. B
    Reverse out into the main road when leaving while focusing entirely on following traffic
  3. Reverse into the driveway so you can drive forwards when joining the busy roadAnswer
  4. D
    Reverse into the main road at speed to clear the path for passing cyclists

Answer

The safest approach is to reverse into the driveway so you can drive forwards when joining the busy road.
According to the Highway Code (Rule 201), when using a driveway adjoining a busy road, you should reverse in and drive out if you can. Driving out forwards gives you a much clearer view of both directions, allowing you to see oncoming vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians before joining the main carriageway.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary hazard of entering and leaving a driveway on a busy road
Recognise that reversing onto a busy main carriageway creates significant blind spots and hazard risks
The Highway Code advises against reversing from private entrances or side roads into main roads whenever possible
2
Select the manoeuvre sequence that ensures optimal forward visibility upon exit
Choose to reverse into the driveway when arriving and drive out forwards when leaving
Driving out forwards provides an unobstructed view of pedestrians, cyclists, and traffic in both directions before entering the road

Key Concept

Highway Code guidance on entering and leaving driveways adjoining busy roads (Rule 201)
Estimated Time:45s
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