(2/200) When backing to the left, a driver should:

Accuracy: 57.6% AI Difficulty: 3

Look in the inside rearview mirror and adjust steering as needed Look over the right shoulder, occasionally glancing forward Look over the left shoulder, occasionally glancing forward Use inside and outside rearview mirrors without shoulder checks for the best view behind

Previous Next

Explanation

AI Difficulty Assessment

Question Analysis

According to the Alberta Driver's Guide, when backing up, you must check all around your vehicle, but the primary direction of travel is behind you. When backing to the left, you should turn your head and look over your left shoulder to see the path of travel, while occasionally glancing forward to check for obstacles ahead. This ensures you have the best view of where you are going and can react to hazards.

Correct Answer Analysis

Correct Answer: Look over the left shoulder, occasionally glancing forward

The correct answer is 'Look over the left shoulder, occasionally glancing forward' because when backing to the left, the rear of the vehicle moves to the left, so you need to see the area behind and to the left. Looking over your left shoulder gives you a direct view of that path, and glancing forward helps you monitor the front for any potential hazards.

Wrong Options Analysis

Option: Look in the inside rearview mirror and adjust steering as needed

Using only the inside rearview mirror does not provide a full view of the blind spots on the left side, especially when backing to the left. It is not sufficient for safe backing; you must also perform shoulder checks.

Option: Look over the right shoulder, occasionally glancing forward

Looking over the right shoulder is incorrect when backing to the left because it directs your attention away from the direction of travel. The vehicle is moving to the left, so you need to look left, not right.

Option: Use inside and outside rearview mirrors without shoulder checks for the best view behind

Mirrors have blind spots, and relying solely on them without shoulder checks can miss vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles. The Alberta Driver's Guide emphasizes the need for shoulder checks when backing up to ensure a complete view.

About this Alberta Class 7 License question

This question is part of the Canada Alberta (AB) Class 7 License knowledge test question bank. Read the explanation above, then browse more questions on the same topic below.

Confirm the rule in the official source: Alberta driver guides

Practise by topic

Traffic Signs & Signals Right of Way & Intersections Speed Limits & Following Distance Impaired Driving & Penalties Parking & Stopping Rules Highway & Freeway Driving Bad Weather & Night Driving Sharing the Road