BIS Safety Software
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.
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.
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
Estimated to be about 20 minutes
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.
On successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion can be downloaded and printed.
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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