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The Motional Vehicle initiated the maneuver and when reaching the point at which it was parallel with the parked semi-truck trailer,the Vehicle Operator disengaged the autonomous system and assumed manual control to complete the maneuver. \n\nThe Motional Vehicle returned to the Motional facility at the end of operation as planned.  Upon a routine inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered by facilities staff that the vehicle had sustained minor cosmetic damage which does not require repair.  No injuries were reported, and no airbags deployed. The Motional vehicle was not towed from the scene. 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