Quick Tips – Backing Up

Backing up fast is hard and if not done correctly, dangerous. But with that said it is by far one of the most valuable driving skills to have in a high risk environment.

Some quick points

  • Backing up quick – real quick is difficult
  • Make sure you can see behind you before bad things happen in front of you.
  • Back up around other vehicles is a skill that needs to be learned
  • Backing up in a straight line bears no resemblance to backing up around vehicles.
  • Backing up in a four door police package vehicle bears no resemblance to backing up in a high center of gravity SUV
  • Backing up in a four door police vehicle or high center of gravity SUV bears no resemblance to backing up in a 10,000 pound armored vehicle.
  • Screwing up backing up will put you on your roof in a heart beat.