Module 11: Reversing safely
Reversing
5 minLesson 1 of 1 Awaiting expert reviewLast reviewed: 29 September 2026
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What you will learn
Reverse slowly and safely with full observation.
- Looking behind
- Using mirrors and cameras
- Reversing only as far as needed
Look where you are going
LawBefore and while reversing, look all around, turning your body to look through the rear window. Reverse slowly. You must not reverse further than is reasonable, and you must to all other road users.
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Question 1 of 1Original practice question
Your car has a reversing camera. How should you reverse?
Summary
- Look behind, not just at the camera.
- Go slowly.
- Don't reverse further than you need to.
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Sources Awaiting expert reviewLast checked: 29 September 2026
- Official sourceView official source: Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – Land Transport Rules index
- Official sourceView official source: General Road Code (car drivers) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi