Reversing or driving backwards is permitted under what condition?

• A. There is enough space to drive forward.
• B. Existing conditions make it impossible to drive forward.
• C. The driver can reverse at any time.
• D. A guide is always required.

Answer: (B)

Backwards driving is allowed only when moving forward isn’t possible because of an obstacle or condition blocking your path. This keeps you from backing into traffic and ensures you can resume moving forward as soon as it’s safe. If there’s a safe space to drive forward, you should use it instead of reversing. Reversing isn’t something you do whenever you want; it’s a last resort for safety. You don’t always need a guide to back up, but you should use your mirrors, check your surroundings, signal, and proceed only when it’s safe. For example, if you’re in a driveway and the exit is blocked so you can’t go forward, you may back up only if there’s no safe forward option.