Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in California Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question When backing in an unfamiliar area, using driver-side backing is: Answers Encouraged so you can see better. Discouraged. You should look to both sides equally. Only recommended if it is raining. Illegal when transporting hazardous materials. Explanation If you must back up, it is safest to back toward the driver's side of the vehicle. This way, as the driver, you will have the best possible view of your path of travel. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: South Carolina Knowledge Test Class A , New Hampshire Double , North Dakota Tank ,