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Trucking Industry 25% of Accidents from Backing

What have you backed into ? Poles Signs Overhead Lines Dock Overhangs Parked Vehicles Why did you hit these objects ? In your blind spot. If you saw them, you should not hit them.

Vehicle Blind Spots

How do you clear your Blind Spots ? Check Mirrors Walk Around Vehicle Back Before Situation Changes Use a Guide Check Mirrors-see what is behind you Walk Around Vehicle-see for yourself what is there Back before situation changes-take too long in the cab and someone can enter blind spot Use a guide-agree on hand signals, and keep guide visible in your mirrors. Don’t run over guide because you cannot see him

Basic Rule for Backing Up Safely Avoid Backing if at all possible Pull straight through a parking space.

When Not to Back Out of Alleys Into Traffic Up Hills Around Curves You cannot see the traffic in these conditions

Who is responsible for a back up accident ? The Driver Even with a guide, the driver is ultimately responsible for the accident.

Where should the driver look before backing ? Behind the vehicle To the sides of the vehicle Overhead

Backing Safely Avoid Backing if Possible Get Out and Look Use a Helper Back from Driver’s Side Back Slowly Check Both Sides as You Back

Vehicle Operators need to: Drive Professionally Back Safely Complete Accident Reports

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