Backing Basics and Straight Line, Offset and Parallel Parking… for CMV Drivers

This Interactive course on Backing Basics and Straight Line, Offset and Parallel Parking… for CMV Drivers discusses the basics of backing and parking and how to perform these maneuvers in a Commercial Motor Vehicle. The course examines straight line backing, offset backing and parking, and parallel parking as well as common hazards to look for while backing and parking a CMV and how to avoid them. Commercial Motor Vehicle drivers know how challenging it can be to maneuver a large vehicle… especially when you’re traveling in reverse. Since it’s hard to see where you’re going, it takes extra preparation, skill and concentration to do it safely. In fact, statistics say that “backing accidents” account for almost 30% of all CMV accidents. Areas covered in the course include the basics of backing, straight line backing, offset backing and parking, parallel parking, and more.

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Topics covered in this course include:

  • Know the importance of knowing how to back up and park safely while driving a CMV.
  • Recognize the hazards you may need to deal with when backing up or parking a CMV.
  • Know what the “alley dock” backing and parking maneuver is and when you should use it.
  • Describe how to safely complete the “alley dock” backing and parking maneuver.
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Associated Industries: Transportation and Warehouse Environments.
Associated Topic Titles: DOT / Transportation, Driving Safety, Warehouse Safety.


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