To back up safely, before you enter and start your vehicle, you should:
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Check the gear shift and the defroster.
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Check behind the vehicle before you get in it. When inside adjust the seat, mirrors and fasten the safety belt.
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Check your phone.
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Start the engine, adjust the side mirror and check the fuel gauge.
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Explanation
Before getting into your car, check around your vehicle to ensure there are no children or small objects in your blind spots that you may not see from the driver's seat. Once inside, adjust your seat and mirrors, fasten your seatbelt, and then back up slowly and cautiously.
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