If no lookout is available and a school bus driver must back the bus, what procedure does the AAMVA manual require before backing?

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Set the parking brake, turn off the motor, take the keys, and walk to the rear of the bus to confirm the way is clear

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Back up slowly while checking the mirrors periodically

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Ask one of the students to look out the rear window and report what they see

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Proceed with backing, since the bus's mirrors provide sufficient rear visibility on their own