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Safe drivingQuestion 254 of 310

What must you do before you change a vehicle with an automatic transmission from a forward gear to reverse?

  1. Slow down to walking speed
  2. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop
  3. Turn on your hazard lights
  4. Turn the steering wheel to the right
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Correct answer: Bring the vehicle to a complete stop

You must stop completely before you switch between forward and reverse.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Automatic transmission, page 40

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026