Safe driving techniquesQuestion 297 of 318

You park in a private driveway. Which position is recommended?

  1. Rear first, so you can leave by driving forward
  2. Nose first, to leave faster by reversing
  3. Across the driveway, close to the street
  4. Nose first, with the wheels turned to the street
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Correct answer: Rear first, so you can leave by driving forward

Back into the driveway. When you leave, you drive forward and you see better. You can check for a child, a toy or an object in your path.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 3, Controlling the Vehicle > Driving safely > Regular Driving > Pulling Into Traffic, page 91

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026