You want to reverse into a side road, but you aren’t sure that the area behind your car is clear. What should you do?

Look through the rear window only

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Get out and check

Check the mirrors only

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Carry on, assuming it's clear

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Hint

If you can’t tell whether there’s anything behind you, it’s always safest to check before reversing. There may be a small child or a low obstruction close behind your car.

You want to reverse into a side road, but you aren’t sure that the area behind your car is clear. What should you do?

Look through the rear window only

Get out and check

Check the mirrors only

Carry on, assuming it's clear

Hint

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You want to reverse into a side road, but you aren’t sure that the area behind your car is clear. What should you do?

Look through the rear window only

Get out and check

Check the mirrors only

Carry on, assuming it's clear

Hint

You may also be interested in these theory test questions

You see a horse rider as you approach a roundabout. What should you do if they’re signalling right but keeping well to the left?

You’re driving past a line of parked cars. You notice a ball bouncing out into the road ahead. What should you do?

In daylight, an approaching motorcyclist is using dipped headlights. Why?

Some junctions controlled by traffic lights have a marked area between two stop lines. What’s this for?

Where would you see this sign?

You’re on a country road. What should you expect to see coming towards you on your side of the road?