Control & OperationQuestion 66 of 120
What does the safe-backing practice known as GOAL stand for and require?
a.Get Out And Look, meaning you walk back to inspect the path and clearances before and during backing
b.Gauge Overhead And Left, meaning you check only overhead clearance
c.Go Only At Low speed, meaning speed is the only concern
d.Gear Out And Lock, meaning you lock the differential
Explanation
Getting out and physically checking the path is the single most reliable way to avoid striking objects you cannot see from the seat. The other expansions are invented and none of them replaces actually inspecting the area behind the vehicle.
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