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What specific observations should a driver make before reversing their vehicle?

  1. A.Look in door mirrors only.
  2. B.Look in interior mirror only.
  3. C.Look over both shoulders and behind.
  4. D.Look over right-hand shoulder.
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Correct answer: C. Look over both shoulders and behind.

Before reversing, look over both shoulders and to the rear to check all around that there are no children or other road users around the vehicle and that it is safe to reverse.

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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