BACKING UP YOUR VEHICLE SAFELY. Whether you drive a brand new or older used car in Simcoe, Niagara, Hamilton or elsewhere in Canada, take extra care and move slowly when backing up (reversing) your vehicle. Before you begin, check that the area is clear behind you. Be especially careful to look for children and cyclists. While firmly holding the steering wheel, put the gear selector in reverse and turn sideways in your seat to look over your shoulder in the direction you are moving. If you are reversing straight back or to the right, turn your body and head to the right and look back over your right shoulder. If you are reversing to the left, turn your body and head to the left and look over your left shoulder. Always check the opposite shoulder as well. If you are turning as you reverse, check that the front end of your vehicle does not hit anything. If you need to remove your seat belt to turn your body to see properly when reversing, do so. But don’t forget to buckle up again before moving forward. It is illegal to drive in reverse on a divided road that has a speed limit of more than 80 km/h. This applies to the traveled section of the road and the shoulder. The only exception to this rule is if you are trying to help someone in trouble. Read more dasweltsimcoe/backing-up-your-vehicle-safely
Posted on: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:35:53 +0000
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