You want to reverse park on the right-hand side of the road. What is correct in this situation?

In a situation where you are about to reverse park on the right side of the road, it’s crucial to ensure safety and awareness of your surroundings before proceeding.

1. Observing oncoming traffic is essential because it allows you to gauge whether it is safe to enter the parking space without obstructing vehicles or creating a hazard.

2. Anticipating vehicles exiting their parking spaces is important as parked cars can obscure your view of moving traffic, including cars that may be leaving those spaces, posing a risk of collision.

Both of these actions are fundamental under German traffic regulations, which emphasize driver responsibility for being aware of surroundings and potential hazards while maneuvering. The use of hazard lights is typically unnecessary in this context unless you are temporarily stopping or obstructing traffic, which doesn't apply in this situation. Therefore, focusing on traffic observation and anticipating the actions of other drivers is the correct approach.