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Backing Safety

About the Training

Backing is where a large share of preventable accidents happen, thanks to the blind spots a commercial vehicle carries. This training covers safe backing technique — the G.O.A.L. method, spotter use, and controlled maneuvering — to keep drivers out of trouble in tight spaces.

What You'll Learn

  • Identify the significant blind spots that make backing dangerous
  • Apply the G.O.A.L. method before and during backing
  • Use a spotter effectively when one is available
  • Execute alley-dock and straight-line backing safely

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