Turns, lanes and passingQuestion 241 of 318

On which road is it forbidden to drive in reverse?

  1. A residential street.
  2. A highway.
  3. A parking lot.
  4. A road with a speed limit of 50 km/h.
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Correct answer: A highway.

Backing up is forbidden on a highway and on its entry and exit lanes. Elsewhere, back up only if it is safe and does not block traffic.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 4, Traffic Rules > Backing up, page 246

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026