Is driving in reverse allowed on public roads as a general rule?

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As a general rule, driving in reverse is prohibited. It is not considered a form of circulation, but an exceptional maneuver. Regulations establish only two unique cases where it is allowed: 1) As a complement to another maneuver (stopping, parking, or entering traffic), without traveling more than 15 meters or invading intersections. 2) When it is not possible to move forward, change direction, or make a U-turn (for example, in a dead-end street). In this latter case, which is the correct answer, reversing is allowed for the minimum necessary distance, and you may even enter an intersection if strictly necessary to get out. Driving in reverse 'whenever desired' or during 'any maneuver' is forbidden.

Is driving in reverse allowed on public roads as a general rule?

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