Class 7 Coach
Safe drivingQuestion 169 of 235

What must you do before you reverse?

  1. Check only the radio volume.
  2. Set the mirrors for night driving.
  3. Look behind your vehicle and be sure nothing is in the way.
  4. Sound the horn and move at once.
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Correct answer: Look behind your vehicle and be sure nothing is in the way.

You drive in reverse only when the path is clear of traffic, pedestrians and obstacles. You also move at a crawl.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Reversing, page 53

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026