The Driver Training Series is a collection of training programs which emphasize the essential skills necessary for safe CMV operation. This series is appropriate for all levels of drivers, from the entry-level to the veteran driver.
Truck backing counts as a very small percentage of a driver's driving time. But, the most common, and sometimes most costly, crashes or incidents in trucking involve backing. Backing incidents don't just damage trailers, buildings, and other equipment; sometimes they're fatal.
This online course is designed to help reduce the number of backing accidents by teaching drivers how to recognize the dangers of backing and provide expert-level backing procedures. It covers the proper procedures for each backing maneuver, including straight-line, alley dock, sight-side jackknife, and blind-side jackknife backing and parallel parking.
- The eLearning course covers the following topics:
- Dangers & Guidelines
- Backing Dangers
- General Backing Guidelines
- How to Back Your Tractor-Trailer Safely
- Steering Principles
- Backing Maneuvers
- After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognize the dangers of backing
- Recall general backing guidelines
- Apply good backing techniques and appropriate backing maneuvers based on the situation
- Intended Audience: All drivers of vehicles that require a CDL to operate
- Length: 20 minutes
- Language: Available in English and Spanish
- Copyright Date: 2019
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