Many individuals do not consider reversing to be a big risk because of the relatively slow impact speed; however, over 60% of all commercial vehicle accident claims include reversing, with heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) leading the pack with 19% of these claims, vans coming in at 15%, and corporate cars coming in at 10%.
However, people can also get hurt in addition to risking damage to their cars and other property. Surprisingly, reversing accounts for nearly a quarter of all vehicle-related workplace fatalities.
Poor rearward view and the driver’s failure to account for the vehicle’s size and obstruction are two factors contributing to many collisions. Most reversing collisions happen at modest speeds and might be avoided with basic safety measures and altered driving habits.
Even experienced drivers occasionally require assistance while trying to reverse their cars in tricky situations. We can all contribute to lowering these statistics by taking extra care and attention. Here are some of our top suggestions for safer reversing.
To lessen the risk involved with reversing automobiles, consider the following advice: