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Why is blind-side backing, with the turn on the passenger side, considered the most hazardous backing setup?
- A.Your view of the side the trailer is turning toward is limited to mirrors, so errors appear late
- B.It uses less fuel than sight-side backing
- C.It is hazardous only at night
- D.Passenger-side mirrors are smaller by law
Correct answer
A. Your view of the side the trailer is turning toward is limited to mirrors, so errors appear late
Why
On a blind-side maneuver the critical side disappears into the largest mirror blind area as the angle grows. Repositioning to a sight-side setup, or using a spotter and frequent G.O.A.L. checks, is safer than forcing a blind-side back.
Manual topic: Backing - Blind Side · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-282).