Backing

Basic maneuvers

Straight line backing

Alley dock backing

Parallel parking

1a

Basic maneuvers

Sight side backing

Blind side backing

1b

General procedures

Get out of vehicle and check to the rear

Check above, under, and to the sides

2a

General procedures

Check for adequate swing clearance

Check in front of your vehicle (if pulling forward)

Warn others

2b

General procedures

Don’t delay once checks are completed

2c

General procedures

Back as slowly as possible

Use lowest reverse gear

Don’t accelerate

2d

General procedures

Don’t ride the clutch

Don’t oversteer

2e

General procedures

Back to the left (sight side) when possible

Use mirrors

Use horn

Use flashers

2f

General procedures

Turn off radio

Keep windows open and listen for noises

Have someone watch and guide the rig from outside (if possible)

2e

General procedures

Check behind rig

Watch for obstacles (curbs, ramps)

2f

General procedures

Watch for overhead objects (wires, tree limbs)

Restart maneuver instead of backing poorly

2g

Use of a helper

Driver and helper must agree on signals

Helper must be seen in driver’s rearview mirror at all times

3a

Use of a helper

Driver must take full responsibility

3b