During the road test, you will be required to demonstrate your ability to back up your vehicle. This will be done by successfully backing a vehicle within a space measuring approximately 1.85 metres by 7.5 metres as outlined by testing poles.

During the road test you will be asked to stop before the backing area to be given an explanation of the test. You will have three attempts or four minutes, whichever comes first, to complete this portion of the test. Each attempt consists of three movements of the vehicle (backwards, forward and then backward again).

At this point the vehicle must be parked satisfactorily. In this portion of the road test, the following actions will result in an automatic failure:

• The vehicle touches one of the poles.
• You drive over the curb (although your tires can touch the curb).
• You drive between the poles that represent the front or the back of a vehicle.
• You commit a dangerous act such as backing up or moving forward while a vehicle is passing close by.