Backing Up Semitrucks

Grade 945 min

Learning Objective

I can describe the steps involved in safely backing up a semitruck.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

How to back a tractor-trailer 90 degrees

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe the first three steps Carl takes in the video to set up for the 90-degree back. Describe what Carl is looking for during the first "get out and look" (GOAL) in the video, and why this step is important. Describe what Carl does after the second "get out and look" (GOAL) in the video to finish backing the trailer into the hole.

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