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What should a driver do when they intend to reverse into a side road?

  1. A.Open the left side door fully to look behind.
  2. B.Check carefully all around before and during the reverse.
  3. C.Focus totally on the left side door mirror while reversing.
  4. D.Angle the door mirrors down before reversing.
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Correct answer: B. Check carefully all around before and during the reverse.

Before and while reversing into a side road, check all around to make sure it is safe and clear to carry out the manoeuvre, paying particular attention to pedestrians crossing behind the vehicle and any other road users.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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