Question 799 · Road safety

What is the main risk of driving in reverse?

1. Causing damage to the vehicle’s tires, when approaching the sidewalk or sharp objects.
2. The presence of road users in the driver’s “blind spots” and the chance of hitting them.
3. Lack of control over a slow and steady driving speed due to gear restrictions.
4. Causing damage to the steering system, because the wheel is used oppositely to its normal use while driving forward.

Correct answer: The presence of road users in the driver’s “blind spots” and the chance of hitting them.

Appears in the exam for: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A1), Car (B)

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