Car permit · Sharing the road
Children are playing close to your driveway, and you need to back your car out. What should you do before the car starts moving?
Correct answer: Get out and check behind the car to confirm the path is clear.
Answer options
- AGet out and check behind the car to confirm the path is clear Correct
- BCall out to the children to keep clear of the driveway
- CHonk the horn so the children know you are about to move
Why
Small children can be impossible to see behind a vehicle, even when you use the mirrors and the rear window. When children are nearby, step out and look behind the car before backing up, since a horn or a warning does not guarantee they will stay out of the way.
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Topic: Sharing the road License: Car permit
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Where it applies: Asked in every state. Compare permit tests by state
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