"alan_m" wrote in message ...

On 08/08/2014 15:07, Tim+ wrote:
I frequently use the road in preference to the footpath as folk
reversing out don't expect (nor should expect) faster moving traffic on
the
pavement.

You reverse into a driveway and drive out forwards with full view what is
on the pavement.

Really!? If there are hedges or walls obscuring the view, the front end of
the car may already be on the pavement in cases where the pavement is
against the property border.