When performing a reversing maneuver with limited visibility, is the driver required to exit the vehicle if necessary?

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The correct answer is yes. According to General Traffic Regulations, safety is paramount when reversing. The driver must ensure that they do not endanger other road users. If visibility is insufficient and there is no person to guide them, they must get out of the vehicle to personally check that the space behind is clear and safe before performing or continuing the maneuver. Simply moving slowly does not eliminate the risk of hitting a pedestrian or collision in a blind spot.

When performing a reversing maneuver with limited visibility, is the driver required to exit the vehicle if necessary?

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