Basic Vehicle Control

• Avoid backing whenever you can; plan to pull through.
• Get Out And Look (GOAL) before backing.
• Back toward the driver's side when possible so you can see better.
• Back slowly, use both mirrors, and use a helper with agreed signals.
• If you lose sight of your helper, stop.

Common skills-test exercises include straight-line backing, offset backing, parallel parking and alley docking (varies by state).