Revision question · Rules of the road

What should you do when you're unsure whether it's safe to reverse your vehicle?

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Sound your horn

Rev your engine

Get out and check

Reverse slowly

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Get out and checkThis was the right answer

A small child could be hidden directly behind you, so, if you can't see all around your vehicle, get out and have a look. You could also ask someone reliable outside the vehicle to guide you.

Reviewed reading for this question

Check outside when the view is uncertainReviewed guidance summary · The council’s driver handbook explicitly instructs an outside check when reversing space is uncertain.

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