Car permit · Defensive driving
Checking the traffic to your rear is especially important right before you:
Correct answer: Back up, change lanes, or slow down abruptly.
Answer options
- AChange lanes, cross an intersection, or slow down abruptly
- BBack up, change lanes, or slow down abruptly Correct
- CBack up, make a sharp turn, or cross an intersection
Why
Backing up, moving into another lane, and slowing down sharply are the moves most likely to bring you into conflict with traffic behind you. Before each one, use your mirrors and also turn your head: look back through the rear window when backing, and check your blind spot before a lane change.
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Topic: Defensive driving License: Car permit
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