Question 5102
To avoid hitting pedestrians, you must be especially careful...
- when backing up.
- whenever a maneuver is performed.
- when driving on a freeway (autopista) or a high-capacity divided highway (autovía).
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Correct answer: when backing up.
When backing up, you have a limited view of what is behind your car, and a pedestrian, especially a child, may be out of sight. Back up slowly, look around, use your mirrors and backup camera if you have one, and stop as soon as you see someone approaching. In the image, the gray passenger car has its backup lights on next to a crosswalk where a woman is crossing. Pedestrians, however, are prohibited from using freeways (autopistas) and high-capacity divided highways (autovías).