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A V O N M A T E R I A L S U P P L I E S L T D ( A M S L T D ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2

9.20.5 When reversing, remember:

Make sure that you understand the driver's requirements and that you have
an agreed code of signals.
Be flexible - you may need more signals than suggested.
Position yourself so that you can be clearly seen by the driver, never behind
the vehicle but well out of danger in a safe place 3 meters to the rear and one
meter to the side during the reversing operation.

Wear your high visibility vest/jacket at all times and ensure they are clean.
Give your signals clearly and in plenty of time for the driver to react.
Whatever the type of vehicle being reversed, the 'change of direction' signal
indicates to the driver the direction in which the rear of the vehicle is to be
steered.

The driver should not reverse until the reversing assistant is in position and
has signalled that they have looked around, and are of the opinion that it is
safe to start reversing.

Reversing assistants should never walk backwards while giving signals (this
poses a slip/trip risk) and should be sure the driver can see them at all times.
Reversing assistants should remain vigilant and observant while the vehicle
is reversing.
Reversing assistants should avoid distractions.

Reversing should only take place when people are not, nor are likely to be,
in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle during reversing.

Hospitals, schools, colleges and universities reversing procedures

It is AMS Ltd company policy that extreme caution at any Hospital, School,
College or University will be taken without exception. The reversing
manoeuvre will be carried out in a controlled and dead slow manner and
wherever possible out of the main arrival and leaving times. If in doubt STOP…

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