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DRIVING - REVERSING / TURNING

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Before reversing a driver must ensure that he can do so without endangering other traffic or pedestrians. In practice this means checking carefully all around, forward and behind, over both shoulders and in mirrors. Special care should be taken in places where small children may be congregated (e.g. schools, playgrounds, residential roads or your own driveway). You might not see small children in your mirror or even in a quick glance over your shoulders. If your view is restricted seek assistance when reversing.

If you must turn when on a major road, seek a convenient side road, reverse slowly far enough into the side road so as to permit you to take up the appropriate position on the left to rejoin the major road. Before reversing you must give way to other traffic and pedestrians. Extra care should be taken when reversing in darkness. A driver must not reverse from a side road on to a major road.

U-turns (turning your car around to face the opposite way). This manoeuvre should be avoided except where traffic conditions allow it to be made in complete safety.

When making a U-turn ensure that -
• The road is not one way,
• You give way to all other traffic,
• You do not cross a continuous centre white line.