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New Jersey Basic Auto Learner Permit Practice Test
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You are about to drive your car out of the driveway. Young children were playing on your street a few minutes ago. What should you do first?
Correct answer: Walk around the car and look behind it and in front of it, then get in.
Why
Small children are hard to see from the driver's seat and may run behind or in front of a car without warning. After you get in, adjust your seat and mirrors, then turn and look back to make sure your path is clear instead of relying only on mirrors or a camera. Also watch for pedestrians and for harder-to-see road users such as bicyclists before you move.
Verified against New Jersey Driver Manual · Starting Your Car · p. 50, 51, 52
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