Question 798 in the bank

Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

  1. The owner of the vehicle even if he is not the current driver.
  2. Correct answer: The driver.
  3. The person guiding the driver while he drives backwards.
  4. Everybody near a vehicle that drives backwards.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: The driver.

The driver alone controls the steering, brakes and speed, so the driver is responsible for safety when reversing. Even if someone outside is guiding, the driver must personally make sure the way is clear and that nobody is endangered. An owner who is not driving at that moment is not responsible for carrying out the manoeuvre.

Topic: Rules and regulations. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).