Backing of Vehicles Slideshow

1. Backing

2. Basic maneuvers
 Straight line backing
 Alley dock backing
 Parallel parking
1a

3. Basic maneuvers
 Sight side backing
 Blind side backing
1b

4. General procedures
 Get out of vehicle and check to the
rear
 Check above,
under, and to
the sides
2a

5. General procedures
 Check for adequate swing clearance
 Check in front of your vehicle (if
pulling
forward)
 Warn others
2b

6. General procedures
 Don’t delay once
checks are completed
2c

7. General procedures
 Back as slowly as possible
 Use lowest reverse gear
 Don’t
accelerate
2d

8. General procedures
 Don’t ride the clutch
 Don’t oversteer
2e

9. General procedures
 Back to the left (sight side) when
possible
 Use mirrors
 Use horn
 Use flashers
2f

10. General procedures
 Turn off radio
 Keep windows open and listen for
noises
 Have someone watch and guide the
rig from outside (if possible)
2e

11. General procedures
 Check behind rig
 Watch for obstacles (curbs, ramps)
2f

12. General procedures
 Watch for overhead
objects (wires, tree
limbs)
 Restart maneuver
instead of
backing poorly
2g

13. Use of a helper
 Driver and helper must agree on
signals
 Helper must be
seen in driver’s
rearview mirror
at all times
3a

14. Use of a helper
 Driver must take full responsibility
3b