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O P E R A T I V E S T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 4

➢ If the driver loses sight of the reversing assistant at any time, they should STOP!

19.3 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 metres to the rear and one meter to the side during the
reversing operation.
Wear your high visibility vest/jacket at all times
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(s) are in position and have
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.

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