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This course covers the following information:

Backing Basics and Straight Line, Offset and Parallel Parking... for CMV Drivers: The Basics of Backing addresses:

  • Why backing up a CMV can be dangerous to you and others around you.
  • What you should do to safely back up a CMV.
  • The limitations of backup cameras and why you can't rely on them alone.
  • What to do if your CMV starts "drifting" while you are backing up.

Backing Basics and Straight Line, Offset and Parallel Parking... for CMV Drivers: Straight Line Backing addresses:

  • What straight line backing is and when to use it.
  • How to safely perform straight line backing.
  • What to do if your truck begins to drift or move "off course" while straight line backing.

Backing Basics and Straight Line, Offset and Parallel Parking... for CMV Drivers: Offset Backing and Parking addresses:

  • What "offset" backing is and how to complete the maneuver safely.
  • The hazards associated with "offset" backing and how to navigate them.
  • When your vehicle is "off course" when you are performing an "offset" backing maneuver.

Backing Basics and Straight Line, Offset and Parallel Parking... for CMV Drivers: Parallel Parking addresses:

  • When you should use parallel parking and how to do it safely.
  • The hazards associated with parallel parking a CMV and how to navigate them.
  • The differences between parallel parking a straight-body truck and a tractor-trailer.
  • The steps to follow to safely parallel park on both the left and right sides of your vehicle.