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Question:

How should you check for overhanging hazards (trees, power lines, etc.) before backing up?

Answer: Get out of the vehicle and walk round to check for yourself

Explanation
Backing up in a large vehicle is always dangerous. If you have to do it, make the most careful checks possible for hazards. This means walking all round the vehicle yourself.
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Question: How should you check for overhanging hazards (trees, power lines, etc.) before backing up?

Get out of the vehicle and walk round to check for yourself

Backing up in a large vehicle is always dangerous. If you have to do it, make the most careful checks possible for hazards. This means walking all round the vehicle yourself.

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Passenger door opening

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3. you should do neither of the above.

4. you can do either of the above.

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