Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before:
|
Backing up, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly.
|
|
|
Backing up, making a sharp turn, or crossing an intersection.
|
|
|
Backing up, increasing your speed or making a sharp turn.
|
|
|
Making a sharp turn, crossing intersections, or following other vehicles.
|
Explanation
It is very important to check behind you before specific driving maneuvers. When backing, always check behind you to ensure there are no pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles in your path. Before changing lanes, check the rearview and side mirrors to see any approaching vehicles. Before slowing down quickly, checking behind you ensures that the abrupt change in speed is done safely, preventing potential rear-end collisions.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 20.9% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: General Driving Rules
When driving on a multilane street with two way traffic:What is the ideal steering wheel hand placement?Before entering a curve, you should:When driving to an unfamiliar area you:When driving through a curve, you should:When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should:Drivers may drive across private property or leave the roadway to avoid a traffic control device:When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:While driving on a narrow road, you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:In urban areas, drivers moving out of a private road need NOT come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic.
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: