Everyone with a driveway 'banned' from using reverse due to little known rule
Whilst driveways provide a safe space to park cars, motorists who use one have been advised to follow a little-known rule to prevent accidents.
Motorists who park their cars on a driveway have been reminded of a lesser-known rule that can help to keep them and their vehicles safe.
Driveways are often seen as one of the safest places to store a car, putting them at less risk of accidental damage from other road users and break-ins.
However, the Highway Code states that drivers can greatly reduce their chances of accidents by changing how they enter and exit their driveway.
According to Rule 201 in the 'Reversing' section in the Highway Code, motorists should always reverse into the spot.
It states: "Do not reverse from a side road into a main road. When using a driveway, reverse in and drive out if you can."
Whilst it is often more convenient to simply drive up and onto the driveway, the Highway Code warned that doing this can be more dangerous.
This is because it means motorists will need to back out of the space at the start of their next journey, which may require more skill and patience.
If a driver lives on a particularly busy road, or on a corner where the road is obscured, reversing could also put them at a higher risk of being involved in an accident.
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The Highway Code also recommends that drivers are cautious about where they reverse when they need to turn around, suggesting they find a quiet side road.
It advises: "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."