What is the main risk of driving in reverse?
- Causing damage to the vehicle’s tires, when approaching the sidewalk or sharp objects.
- Correct answer: The presence of road users in the driver’s “blind spots” and the chance of hitting them.
- Lack of control over a slow and steady driving speed due to gear restrictions.
- Causing damage to the steering system, because the wheel is used oppositely to its normal use while driving forward.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: The presence of road users in the driver’s “blind spots” and the chance of hitting them.
When reversing, the driver's view is very limited, and there are blind spots behind and beside the vehicle that mirrors do not show. A child, pedestrian or cyclist can be there unseen and get hit. So before reversing, make sure the way is clear, then move slowly and carefully. Turning the wheel the opposite way does not damage the steering.