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Backing Techniques: Driver Training Series

This web-based curriculum aims to decrease the occurrence of backing accidents by instructing drivers on how to identify potential hazards when backing up. It delivers comprehensive instructions on executing various backing maneuvers like straight-line, alley dock, sight-side jackknife, blind-side jackknife backing, and parallel parking.

Backing Techniques: Driver Training Series

COURSE OVERVIEW

Even though truck backing constitutes a minuscule portion of a driver’s time on the road, it’s surprising to note that it’s the source of frequent and sometimes expensive accidents in the trucking industry. These mishaps not only lead to damage to trailers, infrastructure, and other equipment, but can also, unfortunately, result in fatalities.

The Backing Techniques: Driver Training Series online course is aimed at decreasing these incidents by instructing drivers on how to identify potential hazards when backing up. It provides a comprehensive guide to executing various backing maneuvers like straight-line, alley dock, sight-side jackknife, blind-side jackknife backing, and parallel parking.

COURSE TOPICS

The online Backing Techniques: Driver Training Series curriculum covers the following areas:

  • Potential Hazards and Precautions
  • Safe Methods for Backing a Tractor-Trailer
  • Principles of Steering

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify potential hazards when backing
  • Remember general safety measures for backing
  • Implement effective backing techniques and maneuvers suitable for different circumstances

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated to be about 20 minutes

PASS GRADE

The course includes ongoing testing to reinforce the information given. Participants must achieve a minimum score of 80% to pass the course. If necessary, the course can be retaken three times to achieve the pass grade. An exhaustive student manual, which can be printed, is also available as a valuable reference for future use and knowledge retention.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

On successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion can be downloaded and printed.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 30 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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