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1436   Master Driver: Backing Techniques   (DVD)

A professional driver is someone who carries a CDL in his or her wallet and makes a living drving a commercial motor vehicle. A master driver is something else. A master driver is a driver who constantly and consistently seeks to improve his or her skills. A master driver performs the job at a level above and behond everyone else. A master driver is, quite simply, the best of the best.

Many drivers struggle with backing: it is the most common cause of incidents and crashes in the transport industry. This video reviews the basic elements of backing, types of backing maneuvers, how to safely and properly execute these maneuvers, and the most common backing errors and problems. Areas addressed include straight-line backing, sight-side backing, jacking and chasing, alley dock backing, blind side backing, and more.

This program covers a critical safety topic quickly and keeps your drivers' attention with dramatic footage, dynamic graphics, 3-D animation, hazard perception challenge scenarios, and "Road Wise" commentary from seasoned transport pros.

The DVD also includes the following suplemental training materials:

• Quick Review: Provides a quick way to refresh memory on key points of the program to better aid retention.
• Checklist: Increases understanding and retention.
• Commentary: Offers additional interviews by industry professionals.
• Bonus Hazard Perception Challenges (3): Sharpens trainees' skills learned in the video.
• Quiz: 10 interactive questions; offers correct/incorrect remediation to reinforce effectiveness of training.

16 min.

J. J. Keller & Assoc.