Backing
Planning your route in advance may eliminate the need for backing. If necessary, drive around the block if it will help you to avoid backing around a corner. Drive out into traffic rather than backing into traffic. Avoid entering the path of a reversing vehicle and do not stop or park behind a vehicle that may soon be reversed. As the driver, you are responsible for ensuring all precautions are taken when attempting to back into a driveway from the road.
- Prior to backing: Turn off phone/radio, open windows, activate four-way flashers and sound horn.
- Exit the vehicle and walk around to examine the area into which you must back. Look for overhead obstacles or wires, side clearances, pedestrians or objects in your path of travel.
- Remember to use both rearview mirrors. Keep in mind the blind spot on the rear, as vision is limited.
Updated: August 25, 2022
Published: January 18, 2021