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When using a spotter during backing, what must you agree on before anyone moves?
- A.That the spotter will shout over engine noise
- B.Clear hand signals, where the spotter will stand so you can see them, and an immediate stop if you lose sight of each other
- C.That the spotter will stand directly behind the trailer
- D.That signals do not matter if mirrors are clean
Correct answer
B. Clear hand signals, where the spotter will stand so you can see them, and an immediate stop if you lose sight of each other
Why
A spotter only helps if communication is planned: agreed signals, a position in your mirror view, and a hard rule to stop when visual contact is lost. A spotter standing in the blind path behind the trailer is in the most dangerous place on the lot.
Manual topic: Backing - Spotter · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-278).