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

After you’ve completed the manoeuvre

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Just before you actually begin to manoeuvre

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After you’ve entered the side road

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When the front of your vehicle swings out

Hint

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

After you’ve completed the manoeuvre

Just before you actually begin to manoeuvre

After you’ve entered the side road

When the front of your vehicle swings out

Hint

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

After you’ve completed the manoeuvre

Just before you actually begin to manoeuvre

After you’ve entered the side road

When the front of your vehicle swings out

Hint

You may also be interested in these theory test questions

When may you stop on an urban clearway?

You’re on a well-lit road at night, in a built-up area. How will using dipped headlights help?

During which manoeuvre may you remove your seat belt?

You’re parked in a busy high street. What’s the safest way to turn your vehicle around so you can go the opposite way?

Where’s the safest place to park your vehicle at night?

When can you park on the right-hand side of a road at night?