You’re reversing your vehicle into a side road. When would the greatest hazard to passing traffic occur?

A: After you’ve completed the manoeuvre

B: Just before you actually begin to manoeuvre

C: After you’ve entered the side road

D: When the front of your vehicle swings out

Always check in all directions before reversing into a side road. Keep a good lookout throughout the manoeuvre. Act on what you see and wait if necessary.

You may also be interested in these theory test questions

You’re driving on a road that has a cycle lane. The lane is marked by a broken white line. What does this mean?

When may you reverse from a side road into a main road?

Where shouldn’t you park?

What’s the meaning of this sign?

You want to turn right at a box junction. There’s oncoming traffic. What should you do?

You’re turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming driver is also turning right. What’s the advantage of turning behind the oncoming vehicle?