Applies in all 50 states Parking, Stopping & Standing

Backing is safest when you ____.

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against US DMV standard (applies in all states)
A

back slowly and only when necessary

Correct answer

B

back without looking if the camera is on

Review the explanation below for the correct reasoning.

C

back across several lanes at once

Review the explanation below for the correct reasoning.

Detailed Explanation

Backing should be minimized and done slowly with full observation.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)

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