Practice question
What is the recommended communication practice during a backing maneuver with a spotter?
- Spotter uses hand signals only without radio confirmation
- Continuous spotter-to-cab communication via radio or intercom with redundant hand signals; cease when contact is lost
- Spotter signals once at the start, then steps aside
- Tiller calls all instructions to the lead with the spotter silent
Answer: B — Continuous spotter-to-cab communication via radio or intercom with redundant hand signals; cease when contact is lost
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