You’re about to reverse into a side road. A pedestrian is waiting to cross behind you. What should you do?

A: Wave to the pedestrian to stop

B: Give way to the pedestrian

C: Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian

D: Reverse before the pedestrian starts to cross

Hint

If you need to reverse into a side road, try to find a place that’s free from traffic and pedestrians. Look all around before and during the manoeuvre. Stop and give way to any pedestrians who want to cross behind you. Avoid waving them across, sounding t

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