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Difficulty: EasyPre-Manoeuvre Observation

You intend to reverse into a side road on your left to turn your vehicle around. Which TWO observation checks are essential before and during this manoeuvre?

  1. Look all around your vehicle, including checking over both shoulders for blind spotsAnswer
  2. Continuously scan for approaching traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians from all directionsAnswer
  3. C
    Rely entirely on the interior rear-view mirror while reversing into the turn
  4. D
    Fixate solely on oncoming vehicles in the main road without checking the side street

Answer

Drivers must check all around the vehicle including blind spots over both shoulders, and continuously scan for traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians from all directions throughout the manoeuvre.
Before and during any reversing manoeuvre, a driver must conduct full 360-degree observations, including checking blind spots over both shoulders and scanning constantly for all other road users, especially vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Perform a comprehensive 360-degree observation before moving.
Identifies any immediate road users, pedestrians, or obstructions around the vehicle.
Mirrors alone do not reveal hazards located in vehicle blind spots.
2
Maintain active, continuous scanning in all directions while reversing.
Ensures emerging or approaching hazards in both the main road and side road are spotted promptly.
Reversing vehicles move slowly and cross traffic paths, requiring constant awareness.

Key Concept

All-round pre-manoeuvre observation and blind spot checking prior to and during reversing manoeuvres
Estimated Time:45s
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Pre-Manoeuvre Observation

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