Design out the reverse
- Plan one-way routes through yards and depots.
- Use drive-through loading where possible.
- Keep pedestrians and vehicles apart, with marked walkways and barriers.
When you must reverse
- Use a trained banksman, in view of the driver, wearing hi-vis.
- Agree signals before starting. If the driver loses sight of the banksman, stop.
- Stop and get out to look if you are unsure.
- Keep other people clear of the area.
Equipment
- Reversing camera and monitor clean and working.
- Audible reversing alarm or white noise alarm working.
- Mirrors adjusted, clean and not cracked.
- Proximity sensors working, if fitted.
Make these items part of the daily check, and photograph and report a dirty or broken camera as a defect.
General information, not legal advice or a substitute for official guidance. Check HSE, DVSA and GOV.UK for current requirements.
Related
Blind spots and visibilityWhy large vehicles have blind spots, how to check mirrors and cameras every day and what drivers should do near cyclists and pedestrians.Daily vehicle check checklistA practical daily vehicle check checklist for lorries and large vehicles in the UK. Copy it onto paper or build it in Kovi as a template.