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Is backing up a vehicle dangerous?

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Yes. You have to be very careful and aware of what is around and behind you. Make sure there are no children or objects that could be run over or hit.

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Backing up Is always dangerous because it is hard to see what is your vehicle?

According to the author backing up is always considered dangerous?


Who is at fault when a vehicle is backing up to park crosses a drive through lane and collides with another vehicle?

Most likely the the vehicle doing the backing up would be at fault.


Should you avoid backing up as much as possible in a commercial vehicle?

Yes, unnecessary backing is frowned upon.


What organizations are recommend for keeping children safe while backing up?

Driving schools that will teach drivers how long the blind spot on the ground is in back of a vehicle , and enforce checking around the vehicle while backing, as well as tell kids around the vehicle to keep out of the way while backing up.


Most children who are run over by a vehicle backing up are under the age of?

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What should you be aware of when backing up a vehicle?

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If a vehicle is going down a one-way street backs up and hits a vehicle backing out of a parking space- who is at fault?

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Which are best practices with respect to backing up a vehicle?

Always look over your shoulder.


In California who is at fault in an accident where a vehicle backing out of a parking spot strikes a vehicle that is already backed up and about to leave forward?

The person backing out I am asuming other person has finished reversing and is leaving if I understood correctly


When backing up in a motor vehicle why is it important to look behind you and use your rear view mirrors?

It is important to look over one's shoulder and use the rear view mirrors when backing up in a motor vehicle because one has to look for objects or humans behind the vehicle so that he or she does not drive into those.


How do free backing brakes work?

Free Backing brakes have a unique design that moves the front brake shoe away from the brake drum when you are backing up. This allows the trailer to roll free when backing up, but this type of brake has no braking power while backing, therefore, your tow vehicle's brakes carry the entire load.


You were at a complete stop in a parking lot when the car ahead of you began backing up and then hit you you feel as though she is completely liable as your vehicle was not even moving are you correct?

yes you are correct. the person backing up is responsible for making sure the area behind their vehicle is clear.