Backing Up a Semi-Truck

Backing Up a Semi-Truck

Grade 4 · Other · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can explain the steps for safely backing up a semi-truck.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

How to back up a tractor-trailer

Practice Questions

4 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

After stopping next to the hole, what is the FIRST thing the driver should do before turning the wheel to start backing? (a) Check mirrors (b) Check for obstacles (c) Put on seatbelt (d) Turn on 4-way flashers The video talks about turning the wheel hard to the right, then hard to the left. Why does the driver turn the wheel to the RIGHT when starting the 45-degree back? (a) To make the trailer go to the left. (b) To make the trailer go to the right. (c) To straighten the truck. (d) To speed up the process. If the driver sees the trailer is going in at the wrong angle, what does the video say the driver should do to fix it? Explain why this works.

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