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What makes backing toward the driver's side the better choice whenever possible?
Correct answer: Through your side window, you can see the back of the vehicle.
Answer options
- AThrough your side window, you can see the back of the vehicle. Correct
- BIt removes the need to check your mirrors while you back up.
- CIt lets you back up faster than you could on the other side.
Why
When you back toward the driver's side, you can see the back of your vehicle straight through the side window rather than depending on mirrors alone. You still need to back up slowly and keep checking both mirrors.
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Topic: CDL general knowledge License: CDL
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