Driving away, reversing, turning
Safety Checks Before Driving
Before driving away, the driver must ensure they are not endangering children or other road users.
Assistance for Reversing
If the vehicle has limited visibility to the rear, the driver must call an assistant to help with reversing, unless all potential dangers can be ruled out.
Reversing on Poor Visibility Roads
When reversing is necessary on roads with poor visibility or over a longer distance, the driver should use the side of the road designated for traffic in the same direction (approximately 20 meters).
Reversing Rules
- High beams must be switched to low beams when reversing.
- Reversing and turning are prohibited in tunnels.
- On one-way streets, reversing is only allowed for parking or coupling trailers.
- Turning and reversing are prohibited on freeways and highways.
- Reversing is allowed at walking pace only. Reversing over railroad crossings and at blind junctions is prohibited.
Indicating Changes of Direction
Any change of direction must be announced in good time using the direction indicator or clear hand signals. This applies specifically to:
- Lane changes and turning off
- Overtaking and turning
- Inserting a vehicle into traffic and stopping at the side of the road
Bus Drivers and Traffic
If a bus driver in regular urban traffic signals with indicators at a marked stop that they intend to drive away, approaching vehicles must slow down or stop to allow them to leave. However, this rule does not apply if the stop is on the left-hand side of the road. The bus driver should only activate the indicators when ready to leave and must wait if vehicles behind cannot stop in time.
General Driving Safety
Drivers should avoid turning their vehicle on the roadway. Turning is prohibited in blind spots and in heavy traffic conditions.
