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What is a sound rule for backing up a large, heavy vehicle?
Correct answer: Whenever possible, avoid having to back up.
Answer options
- ABacking toward the passenger side is safer than backing toward the driver's side.
- BWhenever possible, avoid having to back up. Correct
- CA helper should stay out of your sight and guide you by voice alone.
Why
Much of the area behind a heavy vehicle is hidden from view, which makes backing risky; plan routes and parking spots that let you pull forward whenever you can. When you must back, back toward the driver's side and use a helper who stays in sight and gives hand signals you both agreed on.
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Topic: CDL general knowledge License: CDL
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