Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Rules of the roadQuestion 166 of 424

How far may you reverse your vehicle?

  1. As far as you like on a quiet road
  2. No further than necessary
  3. Up to 100 metres
  4. As far as the next junction
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Correct answer: No further than necessary

This is the law. Do not reverse further than you need.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Using the road (159 to 203), Rule 203

Practice rules of the road

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026