Safe drivingQuestion 172 of 235

Where is it against the law to back up your vehicle?

  1. Out of your own driveway.
  2. Into an intersection or a crosswalk.
  3. Into a parking space.
  4. Slowly along a quiet road.
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Correct answer: Into an intersection or a crosswalk.

The law does not allow you to move in reverse into an intersection or a crosswalk. Other people may cross there.

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