If road circumstances make it impossible to move forward, change direction, or perform a U-turn, what distance are you allowed to reverse?

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As a general rule, reversing is prohibited on public roads. However, there is a specific exception: when the vehicle is in a situation from which it cannot exit (such as a dead-end street) and it is impossible to move forward, change direction, or perform a U-turn. In this case, you are allowed to reverse the minimum distance indispensable to extricate the vehicle. It is crucial to remember that in this emergency situation, the 15-meter limit does not apply, and entering an intersection is permitted if necessary, unlike when reversing is used merely to park.

If road circumstances make it impossible to move forward, change direction, or perform a U-turn, what distance are you allowed to reverse?

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