For this blog well be covering the rules on reversing in our series covering the whole of the UK highway code,

The highway code can be bought in shops and online, as well as a free version on the UK goverments website, click here to access the free to use highway code.

And for people wanting a more visual highway code or those who struggle with the technical talk, the Colour Book Academy offer a great new highway code, that allows you to colour in but every rule of the highway code is explained with diagrams and scenario's for each and every rule, this is a great resource for those wanting something abit more fun with learning. Click here to order yours today.

Rules 200-203, Reversing

Rule 200
Choose an appropriate place to manoeuvre. If you need to turn your vehicle around, wait until you find a safe place. Try not to reverse or turn round in a busy road; find a quiet side road or drive round a block of side streets.

Rule 201
Do not reverse from a side road into a main road. When using a driveway, reverse in and drive out if you can.

Rule 202
Look carefully before you start reversing. You should

•     use all your mirrors
•     check the ‘blind spot’ behind you (the part of the road you cannot see easily in the mirrors)
•     check there are no pedestrians (particularly children), cyclists, other road users or obstructions in the road behind you.

Reverse slowly while

•     checking all around
•     looking mainly through the rear window
•     being aware that the front of your vehicle will swing out as you turn.

Get someone to guide you if you cannot see clearly.