Performance Skill Standard:

Conditions of Performance:

• Given a typical tractor-trailer, a load, a route or direction to right turn, back, and a place to park the rig…

Statement of Work to be performed:

• …The driver will right turn, back and dock the tractor-trailer.

Performance Criteria:

• Back trailer on performance test to acceptable criteria on range and street with at least three 100′ backs to within 6″ of dock.
• Back and park in restricted area within appropriate tolerance.
• Back in straight and curved lines within appropriate tolerances.
• Park at alley docks, in jackknife and parallel positions.
• Right turn within 6 inches of Corner or Marker.

Performance Elements and Assessment Criteria:

• Get out and check dock area for obstructions, position, and paths.
• Judge path and clearances of trailer.
• Activate warning flashers prior to moving into reverse gear. Tap horn periodically if tractor does not have a back-up alarm. (Keep window open and radio off.)
• Position vehicle correctly before beginning a backing/docking maneuver.
• Use appropriate spotter with clear signals, as necessary.
• Execute reverse steering of an articulated vehicle.
• Back slowly (using idle speed) in straight and curved lines.
• Perform serpentine backing slowly and using idle speed.
• Back into restricted space.
• Constantly check when backing -look in mirrors; watch for things that could tilt trailer; watch for overhead obstructions; watch behind tractor tires.
• Pull up and start over when necessary.
• Park trailer in jackknife and parallel positions.
• Parallel park rig.
• Right Turn maneuver requires that you come as close as possible to the marker or comer without hitting.