Moving off
When moving off from the kerb you are obliged to give way: you must not obstruct other road users. Check the mirror, do the shoulder check and signal moving off with the indicator.
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Swiss Driving Theory · RTA / TRO
Moving Off, Reversing & Turning
These manoeuvres are often slow and unexpected for others – which is why special duties of care apply.
Reversing
Only slowly and over short distances.
You must be able to oversee the whole carriageway behind you; if visibility is insufficient, use a helper.
When reversing you are obliged to wait for the rest of the traffic.
Reversing is forbidden on motorways and semi-motorways and at places with poor visibility.
Turning around
Turning around is allowed only if it is possible without danger or obstruction. It is forbidden in particular:
on motorways and semi-motorways,
at places with poor visibility (bends, crests),
before and on level crossings,
where signs or markings forbid it.
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