COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
COURSE TOPICS
This course covers the following topics:
- Introduction
- The Basics of Backing
- Alley Dock Backing and Parking… Setting Up
- Alley Dock Backing and Parking… The Process
- Conclusion
ONLINE COURSE DURATION
Approximately 45 minutes
PASS MARK
Pass mark 80%
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Certificate of completion.
