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  • In this video we're going to demonstrate

  • the backing maneuver.

  • Back your vehicle around the corner

  • staying as close to the curb as you can.

  • Then, safely continue backing in a straight line

  • until directed to stop.

  • This test measures skills needed for

  • backing out of a driveway or alley.

  • It requires proper vision techniques;

  • primarily, looking out the back window when backing.

  • You want to look where you're driving,

  • not just in the mirrors or to the front.

  • Remember to stop before the crosswalk area.

  • Making sure that there aren't any pedestrians

  • or other traffic in that zone.

  • Once you know the area is clear,

  • continue backing.

  • Throughout the backing maneuver,

  • stay within 18-inches of the curb.

  • That will help you stay out of the way of other traffic.

  • Being around of what's going on around you

  • in all directions is extremely important.

  • Just like a quarterback with great field vision,

  • you want to be aware of everything that's going on

  • all around you.

  • The difference, of course, is that driving

  • is not a game.

  • A single mistake made behind the wheel

  • can be deadly.

  • It really can't be stressed enough.

  • When you're moving backwards,

  • you want to be looking backwards, too.

  • making sure that nothing

  • and no one

  • is in your way.

  • Once you've come to a stop,

  • you can prepare to re-enter the roadway.

  • Check your side view mirror

  • and turn to look behind you

  • so that you can see if there's any oncoming

  • traffic approaching from behind.

  • Once the way is clear,

  • you can safely pull forward and onto the street.

  • Make it a point to follow the proper steps

  • of doing the backing maneuver

  • and they'll become habit forming.

  • That will make you a better driver

  • and will help keep you and those around you safe.

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