If a driver cannot see clearly while reversing from a driveway, he should

1. observe carefully and back out slowly ✓
2. sound his horn loudly while backing out
3. continue with his hazard lights on
4. check mirrors and continue

Answer: A. observe carefully and back out slowly

You should observe carefully and back out slowly when you cannot see clearly while reversing from a driveway.

Why this is the answer

The pedestrian section warns that backing up needs extra care: check around the car before getting in, do a full vision check before moving, and keep checking as you reverse. It says you could easily back into a child or a family pet if you are not observing carefully. That supports backing out only after careful observation and doing it slowly when your view is poor. The passages do not give a special horn, hazard-light, or mirror-only rule for this situation.

Why the other answers are wrong

• B. sound his horn loudly while backing out — The passages do not support sounding the horn as a substitute for seeing clearly; they stress checking around the vehicle before reversing.
• C. continue with his hazard lights on — Hazard lights do not help you see behind the car, and no passage says to use them while backing out with a limited view.
• D. check mirrors and continue — Checking mirrors alone is not enough according to the pedestrian passage, which calls for checking around the car and doing a vision check before moving.

Remember it

Before you reverse, look all around the car, then keep looking as you ease back.