[header] How to reverse around a sharp corner [title] Make sure you start your reverse manoeuvre in a suitable position. [step] Ideally this would be at least two to three car lengths pass the side road. This is important due to the following reasons : [substeps] If too near the junction you could obscure observations from approaching traffic to the junction it could be confusing to other road users.
You might be breaking a rule of the uk highway code, which states 10 metres approximately. [ citation needed] it gives you both the space and time to analyze the road and look out for any hazards [title] Observe around you.