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Is backing up a tractor trailer hard?
Backing up a tractor trailer unit, is one of the most difficult maneuvers for a truck driver, particularly one with a sleeper bunk. This move is very challenging and is a very common cause of truck and property damage.
Do tanker drivers back up?
There are extra risks for tanker truck drivers, but there are also specific rules to help drivers stay safe. Overall, most drivers who haul tanker trucks say they love it and are never going back!
When backing a tractor under a trailer you should?
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When backing a tractor under a trailer you should ___________. | Always use the lowest reverse gear. |
| After the trailer has been coupled to the tractor, the tractor protection control valve should be placed in what posistion? | Normal position. |
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What is a straight line backing maneuver?
* straight line backing; * alley dock backing; * parallel parking; * sight side backing; and * blind side backing. 1. Straight line backing is the simplest maneuver to learn. It most often occurs at loading docks when the driver must back in from off the street or between two vehicles.