When you shift to reverse you should

When you shift to reverse you should

• A. Press the brake pedal
• B. Release the parking brake
• C. Accelerate immediately
• D. Turn the wheel sharply

Answer: (A)

Pressing the brake before shifting into reverse keeps the car from moving unexpectedly and lets you engage the gear safely. It holds the vehicle in place while you check behind you and prevents a sudden lurch as the transmission changes direction. Once you confirm the area is clear, shift into reverse and slowly release the brake to back up in a controlled manner, using gentle steering and keeping an eye on your path. Releasing the parking brake isn’t the required step to engage reverse, and accelerating immediately or turning the wheel sharply while backing up can lead to loss of control or a collision.

Pressing the brake before shifting into reverse keeps the car from moving unexpectedly and lets you engage the gear safely. It holds the vehicle in place while you check behind you and prevents a sudden lurch as the transmission changes direction. Once you confirm the area is clear, shift into reverse and slowly release the brake to back up in a controlled manner, using gentle steering and keeping an eye on your path. Releasing the parking brake isn’t the required step to engage reverse, and accelerating immediately or turning the wheel sharply while backing up can lead to loss of control or a collision.