Key legal question
Whether the appellant violated the duty of care applicable when reversing a vehicle.
Extracted holding
Yes. While reversing, the driver had to focus primarily on the area behind the vehicle and maintain careful observation and readiness to brake; the collision showed this duty was breached.
Extracted reasoning
The greatest danger when reversing lies behind the vehicle. Watching only the mirrors or the side areas was insufficient in the circumstances. The collision could only be explained by inadequate observation, lack of braking readiness, or excessive reversing speed.