ELDT Backing and Docking 3

Question 1

What is a 'straight-line backing' maneuver?

Accepted Answer

Backing the vehicle in a direct straight path without turning

Answer

Straight-line backing means moving the entire vehicle combination in a direct, straight path to the rear without intentional turning of the trailer.

Question 2

When should wheel chocks be placed during a loading dock operation?

Accepted Answer

Before the driver exits the cab during docking

Answer

Wheel chocks should be placed as soon as the trailer is positioned at the dock and before the driver leaves the cab to prevent trailer creep.

Question 3

What is 'trailer creep' and why is it dangerous during docking?

Accepted Answer

The gradual forward movement of the trailer away from the dock; dangerous because it can cause a dock worker to fall

Answer

Trailer creep is the slow forward movement of the trailer away from the dock, which can create a gap that dock workers may fall into.

Question 4

What does a dock lock (also called a trailer restraint) do?

Accepted Answer

Secures the trailer's rear ICC bar to prevent it from moving away from the dock

Answer

A dock lock (trailer restraint) hooks onto the trailer's rear ICC bar and physically prevents the trailer from creeping away from the dock during loading.

Question 5

How should a driver verify the trailer is properly seated against the dock bumpers before loading begins?

Accepted Answer

By visually inspecting that the trailer is flush against the bumpers and confirming dock lock engagement

Answer

The driver should visually confirm the trailer is flush with the bumpers and verify that the dock lock or wheel chocks are properly engaged before loading begins.

Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Practice Test

Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Practice Test

ELDT Backing and Docking 3