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Safe operation of a commercial vehicle requires skill in...

Accelerating


Steering


Stopping


Backing up safely

How to not roll back when you start driving

-Keep PB on if necessary


-Partly engage clutch before releasing foot brake


-Release brake when enough engine power is applied

What to do with clutch when stopping?

Push clutch in when engine is close to idle, otherwise leave it engaged

6 Backing safety tips

-Start in proper position


-Look at your path


-Use mirrors on both sides


-Back slowly


-Back and turn towers driver side if possible


-Use a spotter if possible

Hand signal you should always agree on when spotting?

STOP

How to double clutch

Push clutch at right rpm


Put in neutral


Push clutch


Put in next year at the same time at right rpm

Two ways of knowing when to shift up?

Using engine speed/RPM


Using road speed/ RPM

Special times to downshift

When going downhill


When going around a curve