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BACKING PROCEDURES Vehicle backing is strongly discouraged unless it is absolutely necessary. The following procedures are suggested in the event that an operator is required to use the reverse gear: • Except for backing out of a parking stall, drivers should only back a vehicle when it is absolutely necessary. If it becomes necessary to back the vehicle while the vehicle is in service, a driver should use an adult as a spotter. The spotter should not be asked to exit the vehicle because that can cause the spotter to be vulnerable to injury. Use of a spotter does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to back the vehicle safely. • Before backing, check carefully in all directions including the rear of the vehicle. • Turn on the four -way flashers. • Begin honking the horn (if the vehicle does not have a working `backing -up' alarm) and continue to give short continuous beeps on the horn while in motion. • As a rule when stopping in traffic, stop far enough back to see the rear tires on the vehicle ahead. This allows a driver the ability to go around a stalled vehicle on the left or right if necessary without the need to reverse direction. This procedure does not always work but it is another good example of how to avoid backing. • Be sure to stay out of intersections and crosswalks until they are free to traffic. Do not get into positions where backing a large vehicle becomes necessary. • If the view is obstructed and the driver is in doubt, he or she should exit the vehicle (if it is reasonable safe to do so) to check behind and around it. 04/25/16 PDFConvert. 1073 2. 1. Section 2_- _Driver Employee_Training Attachme1. umber 2 \n F -9 Page 207