Section 8: Basic Driving

Backing/Reverse

Check behind the vehicle before you get in. You cannot see children or small objects from the driver’s seat.
Start the vehicle.
Apply the brake and shift to reverse. Grasp the steering wheel with your left hand.
Put your right arm on the back of the seat and look through the rear window. Your mirrors do not show the area right behind your vehicle.
Back slowly. It is hard to steer while backing. Steer in the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to move. If turning while backing, make quick checks to the front and sides. Keep looking to the rear until you are stopped. Do not back up on a freeway or interstate.
Keep your vehicle on the right-hand side of the road, and do not back unnecessarily long distances.

When performing the following maneuvers, you are expected to perform required head checks, signals, and traffic checks.