Lesson 47 of 59 · Dutch traffic rules

Reversing in a straight line Achteruit rechtdoor

De regel · The rule

Reversing is a special manoeuvre: all other traffic goes first. Go slowly, and look back through the rear window.

RVV 1990 art. 54
Zone 30 (A1 zone)
Zone 30 (A1 zone)

Why this rule exists

Behind the car you see the least: walking pace gives you time to stop for a child or a cyclist.

Test yourself

Kees' three questions on this rule, the “Wist je dat?” facts and his tip come with the drive, in Voorrah! Pro.

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