01.08.02

Question 1

SOP 01.08.02

Answer 1

Backing procedures for department vehicles

Question 2

Backer

Answer 2

An employee at the left rear of the vehicle who assist driver

Question 3

Spotter

Answer 3

In addition to backer placed in front or right rear who assist driver

Question 4

Who should plan to avoid backing situations?

Answer 4

Officer and driver

Question 5

What is the minimum number of backers?

Answer 5

One

Question 6

If only one spotter is available who designated their position?

Answer 6

The driver

Question 7

Is a vehicle back up camera a substitute for a back?

Answer 7

no

Question 8

The driver shall maintain what with a backer?

Answer 8

visual contact and avoid glancing at mirrors back and forth

Question 9

What does a driver need to do prior to backing?

Answer 9

roll down drivers side window
remove headset(unless a tiller)

Question 10

If no backer is available what should be done?

Answer 10

Walk around vehicle verify no obstructions or hazards

Question 11

If no backer available what devices need be to used?

Answer 11

Four way flashers
emergency warning lights
tap horn before backing vehicle

Question 12

What should a spotter/backer wear?

Answer 12

High visibly traffic vest, structural PPE, Spec ops coat