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Mobile Awareness

A commercial truck has extremely limited visibility. A large area behind the truck is

invisible even with rear view mirrors properly adjusted. The larger the truck, the larger

the blind spot areas. The driver must become familiar with the trucks blind spot area(s)

so that precautions can be taken to avoid backing accidents. The best assurance to

avoid an accident is by paying close attention to your surroundings. In order to in-

crease your chances of preventing a mishap, increase your level of awareness by con-

sidering the following:

(1) Stationary & Moving Objects: The driver sees Stationary Objects in the rear

view mirror before backing. However, as the truck backs, the objects may suddenly

disappear as the driver turns, or as these objects enter into the vehicles blind spot. No

matter how careful a driver may be by checking behind before backing, a moving ob-

ject such as a child, car or crewmember can move into the trucks blind spot unnoticed

by the driver. This is an extreme hazard; consider this whenever a truck is placed in

reverse.

(2) Never Backup without Concentrating: Backing is risky and requires the full

attention and skill of the driver. If a driver is unsure or does not know where crewmem-

bers are or where objects are behind the truck, do not back. STOP! Get out of the cab

and physically check the area.

(3) Walk the Vehicle before Backing: Walk around the vehicle to check the clear-

ances and search for hidden obstacles before backing. Be aware of objects that ap-

pear above, in back and to the sides of the truck. Stop the vehicle and physically check

the area if in doubt of a safe clearance.

(4) Plan for Safety: Plan ahead to circumvent backing situations whenever possi-

ble. Assign a helper to guide and signal in backing situations. Always keep the signal

person in view while backing to prevent hitting that person.

(5) Proceed Slowly: Always back slowly so that the truck can be stopped imme-

diately, if necessary. Slow backing will minimize damage if a backing accident occurs.

(6) Alert Pedestrians: Consider establishing the practice of honking your truck ’s

horn 2 times before backing. This signal will alert pedestrians, as well as crewmem-

bers to stay clear of your truck.

(7) Ultimate Responsibility: The driver of the vehicle has the final responsibility

for safe backing. If you the driver are not sure whether the area behind the truck is

clear, stop the vehicle and get out to check.

Backing Safety Suggestions

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