Backing and Docking: Commercial Vehicle Backing Skills Test Procedures

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1 / 10

If you open your door or move from your seat to get a better view while backing, how is this scored?

It is ignored if you do not leave the seat

It is counted as a 'look'

It is not scored unless you exit the vehicle

It is considered a pull-up

2 / 10

During reverse offset backing, what is the required final position for your vehicle?

Any part of your vehicle must be touching the rear boundary

The front of your vehicle must be within the box

The rear most part of your vehicle must be within three feet of the rear of the alley

Your vehicle must be parallel to the cones at the entrance

3 / 10

What action must you take immediately after completing a backing exercise to indicate you are finished?

Wave to the examiner

Turn off the engine and exit the vehicle

Flash your headlights

Set the parking brake, shift to neutral/park, and sound the horn

4 / 10

You are preparing to back a commercial vehicle in a straight line during a skills test. What is the safest way to check your vehicle’s position if you are unsure?

Open your door while the vehicle is still moving to look outside

Stop, set the parking brake, shift to neutral/park, and safely exit to check around the vehicle

Continue backing and hope for the best

Lean out the window without stopping the vehicle

5 / 10

If you do not understand the examiner’s instructions for a backing exercise, what should you do?

Ignore the instructions and use your own method

Ask another driver for advice

Begin the exercise and hope for the best

Ask the examiner for clarification before starting

6 / 10

While performing the forward offset tracking exercise, what is required if you stop your vehicle before reaching the end?

You may continue as long as you did not back up

You are allowed one stop without penalty

You must immediately pull forward and try again

The exercise will be ended and you cannot continue

7 / 10

During the straight-line backing exercise, how many free pull-ups are you allowed before being penalized?

Two

One

Unlimited

None

8 / 10

What is the correct procedure for safely exiting a commercial vehicle during a backing exercise?

Face away from the vehicle and step down backwards

Exit quickly without using handrails

Face the vehicle and maintain three points of contact when entering or exiting

Jump down from the cab

9 / 10

If you cross over or touch a boundary line or cone with any part of your vehicle (except mirrors or unique parts above mirror height), how is this scored?

It is ignored if it is only a minor touch

It is counted as a pull-up

It is only penalized if the examiner sees it

It is counted as an encroachment and scored as an error

10 / 10

You are performing the forward stop exercise. What must you do after stopping in the box at the end of the alley?

Reverse out of the box

Set the parking brake, shift to neutral/park, and sound the horn

Immediately exit the vehicle

Wait for the examiner to approach before securing the vehicle

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