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Before opening trailer doors at a dock after a trip, why should you open them with caution and check the load first?
- A.Doors must always be opened before backing for visibility
- B.Opening doors removes the blind spot
- C.It is required by hours-of-service rules
- D.Because cargo can shift against the doors in transit and fall on whoever opens them, so the load and the area behind the trailer must be checked before the doors are opened at the dock
Correct answer
D. Because cargo can shift against the doors in transit and fall on whoever opens them, so the load and the area behind the trailer must be checked before the doors are opened at the dock
Why
Freight that was not fully restrained can lean against the doors and fall out the moment they swing open, injuring the person at the rear of the trailer. Opening one door cautiously while standing to the side, and checking for shifted cargo, prevents that common dock injury.
Manual topic: Backing - Dock Safety · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-295).