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Away from a motorway or dual carriageway, may you reverse as a manoeuvre complementary to another that requires it?

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Yes, if the other manoeuvre requires it and safety conditions and applicable limits are met.

Yes, subject to articles 80 and 81. Reversing is generally prohibited except where forward movement or a change of direction or travel direction is impossible, or as a necessary complement to another manoeuvre, over the minimum indispensable distance. When complementing stopping, parking or joining traffic, it must not exceed 15 metres or enter a junction. Reverse slowly after checking safety and signalling. Reversing is prohibited on motorways and dual carriageways.

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  • Yes, if the other manoeuvre requires it and safety conditions and applicable limits are met.

  • Yes, but only to park, never to join traffic.

  • No, it cannot complement another manoeuvre either.

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