Why is backing slowly considered safer than backing at a normal driving speed?

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1. Backing speed has no effect on safety, only on how long the maneuver takes
2. Slow backing is only required in parking lots, not on the road
3. Backing quickly actually gives better visibility through the mirrors
4. It gives you more time to react if something unexpected appears in your path

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