Car permit · Defensive driving
You are about to back up. What should you do first?
Correct answer: Look over your shoulder through the rear window.
Answer options
- ALook over your shoulder through the rear window Correct
- BFlash your lights to warn anyone nearby
- CCount on your mirrors alone to tell you it is clear
Why
Mirrors leave large blind areas behind a vehicle, so they cannot show everything in your path. Turning your head to look out the rear window gives you the clearest view before you start moving backward.
About this question
Topic: Defensive driving License: Car permit
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Where it applies: Asked in every state. Compare permit tests by state
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This question is part of Parking and Backing Up (15 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
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