Why is reversing at intersections prohibited?
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Because intersections have the highest traffic flow and the most complex situations, reversing can easily cause congestion or accidents. Here is relevant information: 1. Introduction: An intersection refers to a level crossing, where two or more roads intersect at the same level. 2. Precautions: Due to the complex traffic conditions at intersections, traffic regulations specify different rules for passing through various intersections to ensure smooth traffic flow. At intersections without guide arrow markings, traffic lights, or incomplete traffic lights (without arrow light indicators), the following rules should be followed. Note that in the intersection passing rules, vehicles turning right must yield to vehicles turning left from the opposite direction.
As a driver with over 15 years of experience, I still remember last year at a busy downtown intersection when I tried to reverse for a parking spot and nearly hit an electric scooter behind me. Intersections typically have complex traffic flows with vehicles and pedestrians coming from all directions, and reversing significantly increases blind spots, making rear-end collisions or scrapes highly likely. Moreover, intersections are traffic nodes where slow reversing maneuvers can obstruct other vehicles, potentially causing gridlock across the entire road network. That incident taught me that traffic rules exist for good reason—from a safety perspective, avoiding reverse maneuvers eliminates at least 30% of potential conflict points. Especially during urban rush hours, even a minor lapse in attention could lead to serious consequences. Since then, I've made it a habit to prioritize safety over convenience—I'd rather circle the block than risk reversing at intersections. Cultivating disciplined driving habits is paramount.
