Driver-Side Versus Blind-Side Backing — Scenario Challenge

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You are backing a trailer and notice a pedestrian walking into your intended path. What should you do?

Rely on your helper to warn the pedestrian.

Back up slowly and hope the pedestrian moves.

Stop immediately and wait for the pedestrian to clear the area.

Honk your horn and continue backing.

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You are backing with a trailer and need to reposition because your trailer is not aligned with the dock. What is the correct action?

Continue backing and try to steer more sharply.

Pull forward to straighten and then resume backing.

Ask someone to push the trailer into place.

Accelerate to try to realign quickly.

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You are set up for a blind-side backing maneuver into a tight space, but you have enough room to reposition. What is the safest next action?

Rely only on your right-side mirror for guidance.

Continue with the blind-side back since it is faster.

Ask a helper to stand on the passenger side and proceed.

Drive around the block to set up for a driver-side backing maneuver.

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During a blind-side backing maneuver, you have a helper available. Where should the helper stand for best communication and safety?

Directly behind the trailer out of sight.

Near the back of your vehicle where you can see them.

At the front of the vehicle.

On the passenger side, out of your view.

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While preparing to back into a narrow alley, you are unsure about the clearance on the passenger side. What should you do?

Rely on your mirrors and proceed slowly.

Continue backing and stop only if you hear a noise.

Get out and walk around the vehicle to check your path and clearances.

Ask a bystander to watch from a distance.

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You are backing with a trailer and using your mirrors. What should you do if you are unsure about what you see?

Get out and re-inspect your path before continuing.

Continue backing slowly and hope for the best.

Ask a bystander to guide you without leaving the cab.

Rely only on your left mirror for guidance.

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You are backing slowly into a loading dock and realize you need to make a sharp turn. What is the safest way to maintain control during this maneuver?

Speed up to finish the turn quickly.

Rely only on your left-side mirror.

Turn the wheel sharply and back quickly.

Use the lowest reverse gear and back as slowly as possible.

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While backing your trailer, you notice in your mirror that the trailer is starting to drift off your intended path. What should you do immediately?

Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction of the drift.

Accelerate to complete the maneuver quickly.

Continue backing and correct later.

Stop and get out to check only if you hear a noise.

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During a driver-side backing maneuver, you notice your trailer is drifting right in your mirror. What is the correct steering action?

Stop and wait for the trailer to realign itself.

Turn the wheel left to try to overcorrect.

Keep the wheel straight and continue backing.

Turn the top of the steering wheel to the right to correct the drift.

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You are preparing to back a trailer and want to minimize hazards. What is the best initial step before you begin the maneuver?

Begin backing immediately and adjust as you go.

Start in the proper position for the type of backing required.

Rely on your mirrors only and avoid walking around.

Ask a bystander to watch from a distance.

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