Safe Backing – Fire Departments

Course Objective: 

This course is designed to develop safe and careful drivers who are less prone to accidents, more productive and produce savings in fuel consumption. Participants will learn how to safely back the vehicle, in order to reduce wear and damage to equipment and private property.

Classroom Topics:

• Benefits of Defensive Driving
• Collision Prevention
• Attitudes When Driving 
• Six Conditions of Driving
• Learn to Anticipate a “Collision Producing Situation” 
• Night Driving Hazards
• Distracted Driving
• Eye Lead Time

Field Activities:

One-on-one safe backing training for each driver

• Safe Backing Techniques
• Mirrors
• Proper Hooking-up and Unhooking
• Clearances
• 360⁰ Awareness
• Following Distances and Stopping Distances
• Make Sure Others See You