New York Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test

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Ace your New York DMV written test! Prepare for the exam by practicing hundreds of multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws and road signs. Boost your knowledge, gain confidence, and increase your chances of passing the test on your first try.

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When backing up a vehicle you should:

Have someone guide you with hand signals
Look behind you and to the side
Look towards the front of the vehicle
Just look in your rear-view mirror

The correct answer is: Look behind you and to the side

Backing up a vehicle requires full awareness of the surroundings, including the areas behind and to the sides of the vehicle. While having someone guide you with hand signals can be helpful, it should not be relied upon as the sole method of ensuring safe backing. Looking towards the front of the vehicle would not provide a clear view of potential obstacles behind the vehicle. Only using the rear-view mirror limits visibility and increases the risk of not seeing objects or people in the blind spots. Therefore, option B, looking behind and to the side, is the most comprehensive way to ensure safe backing.