How to Deal with a Large Vehicle Reversing on the Highway?

[WalkerRose]

The following vehicle should change lanes as early as possible and must not stay behind the reversing vehicle. If possible, record the reversing behavior and report it to the police, so that traffic officers can penalize such unsafe actions.

[ORichard]

I usually drive on highways a lot, so encountering situations like large vehicles reversing requires extra caution. First, stay calm, don’t panic—safety comes first. If you see the vehicle ahead reversing, immediately slow down to avoid rear-ending it. Then, check your left and right mirrors; if the adjacent lane is clear, quickly change lanes to avoid danger. If changing lanes isn’t possible, honk or use your hazard lights to alert the truck driver. In an emergency, pull over to the side or move to the emergency lane, then report to the traffic police or call the highway emergency number. Maintaining a safe distance is crucial—always leave enough space between your car and the vehicle ahead to prevent such incidents. On highways, speeds are high, and even small mistakes can lead to major accidents, so act decisively but cautiously to protect yourself and passengers, and avoid lingering in reversing zones.