058 | How to EASILY do a straight back in a semi truck - first person view 

You're welcome 😊😎

Facts I think I got it I. 10 minutes too… thanks bro

We must have the same instructor. I was doing straight back today at school & this short video was way more informative.

@@hotepmillz6149 you'll get it soon...I straight back in high gear now ,it'll get far easier I promise..just takes time.

Wow! Too easy! My instructor using way too many directions for this SiMPLE move!

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That would’ve been a huge help when I was first learning! I was oversteering & finally had someone else let me know why I was having such a hard time. I know this is old but your explanation would’ve made that so much easier. I’ll be watching & subscribing as I’m going for my first job next week and can use all help with backing maneuvers!

Same here man but I’m not planning on giving up !

Me too I’m going from a nurse to trucker and this is harder

Lb her to zue, you don't 😂z,se😢?😢 9:12 😮

Love it! Great job!

Wow so simple

A real lifesaver. Thanx guy

Am in this right now I can’t back up straight soo frustrated 😢😢😢

I was a whole less frustrated when they stopped trying to teach me and let me have the truck and watched from a distance

I’m sorry that happened to you. I’m in school and nervous about this

First day at cdl school can't even do this. No instructor care any tips.

Watch the video?? Lol

I'm telling you they will laugh at you knowing you struggling when it's all new to you

That’s awesome! Congrats!

That is great 👍 I am about to test soon I am so nervous about the yard test any pointers did you get thr 90 alley dock?

The alley dock is very difficult to explain via text but I'll try. Start with your tandems at the 43' mark and your trailer bumper 10' out and 10' away from the closest corner of the spot you want to put it in. Before moving at all, turn your wheels all the way to the right. Roll back slowly holding the wheels there. Watch the trailer tires. The second they go from rolling backwards to sliding only, STOP! Cut the wheels all the way to the left to straighten things out. This is where it gets very difficult to explain... timing and corrections. Each trucks turning radius is slightly different which means they straighten out quicker or slower than the other. At this point, your trailer tires should be in 1/4 line with the opening of the spot. Now you need to pay attention to your tail swing. *this is where experience and practice come into play to be able to anticipate what's going to happen and how/when to correct it.* Problem scenario 1 and how to fix it: if you notice the nearest corner of the trailer is turning too much and is going to cross over the boundary line (ie hit the truck in the spot next to you), STOP! Turn your wheels all the way to the right then slowly move forward about 6' then STOP. Turn your wheels all the way to the left then slowly back up again. What this does is reduce the jack knife angle. If done correctly, you should only have to do this once, twice max! Problem scenario 2: you notice your trailer 2/4 isn't turning enough and will cross over the far boundary (ie hit the truck in spot on the other side of the trailer), STOP! With the wheels still turned all the way to the left, pull forward 4'-6', STOP, turn your wheels all the way to the right then back up 1' NO FURTHER! Turn your wheels all the way to left and slowly back up. What this does is increase the jack knife angle to get the trailer to turn quicker. Using the above information, you should be able to compete the maneuver. VERIFY with the person giving you the cdl test but I believe you get 3 goals and 3 or more pull ups (depending if you used any on your previous maneuvers) You only have 70' from the opening of the spot which may not sound like a lot but it's plenty. I hope this is clear enough for you to understand

Thank you thank you I am going to practice 😊

I will get on the test 90 off set right or left side or parallel right or left side and straight back

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I’m in trucking school I feel like instructors don’t truly teach you how to drive just enough to passs the dmv

Man that’s what got me so screwed up. I’m trying it this way Monday

They the same lol the numbers just go the opposite the trailer u turn towards the trailer away from numbers

h2anthony sorry your trainer is no good but I hope this video really helped. Lemme know!

@@RushinTruckin I kicked butt just using the technique you taught and it worked so well that I was able to move to my offset backing and aced that to!!! Thank you so much

h2anthony love it!!!

@@h2anthony Is there a video that helped you with offset? I am struggling with that currently.

No, I learned it in the school I went to

I agree

The school Mtc in Elizabethtown,Kentucky REALLY needs an instructor like him. Those instructors at that school SUCk. And, Do NOT care NEVERTHELESS have the patience to teach students

All so true I don't understand but am glad that I can RU-vid dam near everything NEW TRUCKERS WE GOT THIS.....YEAH I JUST STARTED 2WKS AGO

OMG! I’m so stressed, I got a headache... I could not get this right all day today! 95 degrees with no AC or help from the school trainer. I truly believe with these techniques. I’ll be successful during tomorrow’s training. A nice shower & a good nights rest. Reset for the morning!

Agreed, I'm struggling doing my backing because the instructor just stands there doing nothing with me yet helps the other kid, straight hanging off his truck walking him thru it. Very thankful for this video!

Glad to know I'm not alone. I'm in school now, and I am very frustrated with my backing maneuvers.

Do it yourself Under Dog very easy to do! You’re welcome

I am going through the same thing man I never knew it was this hard to control something like this

Note: empty trailers at truck schools turn faster than loaded trailers like in this video, so school's trailers will bob and weave when straight back reverse parking.

I was doing the same thing. My instructor is no help. So I hope this video will help.

Lol ya you will see when to stop in the other mirror when it's lined up with the mirror

Yeah, it is! When I made and posted it, I had no clue it would help so many people. Love it

How did it go??

I had a backup straight intro today and I struggled to keep it straight, this video just made much more sense. I will try in my next class this Monday. Thank you for the video 👍

Love it! Lemme know how it works out

Bro okay I'm like right there with you. I'm in CDL school and I just learned to "rock the baby" when your going straight back. Just rock the wheel slowly back and fourth, never turning the wheel past 3 and 9 o'clock, and don't forget if the trailer is going left turn right. Another thing that helped me is putting my right hand at 12 o'clock and leaving it so that way I always know where 100% straight is at.

Mac McKewin 99% accurate. If you turn right when the trailers going left, the trailer will turn to the left quicker, not straighten out

Thanks

@@RushinTruckin I have a road course jobs tomorrow those straight back tips are going to help tremendously.

You’re welcome

M B you’re welcome! I’m glad it went well. Keep up the good work

Doing the same on my lunch lol

@@lil_wooddale44 Good luck to you!

UZO 9 that’s awesome!! Congrats! You’re very welcome

I appreciate that! Thanks for the continued support!

Sheldon McDowell you’re welcome! 😎😊👍🏼

Preciate it

please do alley dock

The alley dock is very difficult to explain via text but I'll try. Start with your tandems at the 43' mark and your trailer bumper 10' out and 10' away from the closest corner of the spot you want to put it in. Before moving at all, turn your wheels all the way to the right. Roll back slowly holding the wheels there. Watch the trailer tires. The second they go from rolling backwards to sliding only, STOP! Cut the wheels all the way to the left to straighten things out. This is where it gets very difficult to explain... timing and corrections. Each trucks turning radius is slightly different which means they straighten out quicker or slower than the other. At this point, your trailer tires should be in 1/4 line with the opening of the spot. Now you need to pay attention to your tail swing. *this is where experience and practice come into play to be able to anticipate what's going to happen and how/when to correct it.* Problem scenario 1 and how to fix it: if you notice the nearest corner of the trailer is turning too much and is going to cross over the boundary line (ie hit the truck in the spot next to you), STOP! Turn your wheels all the way to the right then slowly move forward about 6' then STOP. Turn your wheels all the way to the left then slowly back up again. What this does is reduce the jack knife angle. If done correctly, you should only have to do this once, twice max! Problem scenario 2: you notice your trailer 2/4 isn't turning enough and will cross over the far boundary (ie hit the truck in spot on the other side of the trailer), STOP! With the wheels still turned all the way to the left, pull forward 4'-6', STOP, turn your wheels all the way to the right then back up 1' NO FURTHER! Turn your wheels all the way to left and slowly back up. What this does is increase the jack knife angle to get the trailer to turn quicker. Using the above information, you should be able to compete the maneuver. VERIFY with the person giving you the cdl test but I believe you get 3 goals and 3 or more pull ups (depending if you used any on your previous maneuvers) You only have 70' from the opening of the spot which may not sound like a lot but it's plenty. I hope this is clear enough for you to understand

You’re welcome

Tamiko Tolliver you’re welcome! I look forward to hearing how it goes tomorrow!

I'm back I did so great today thank you soooooo much. I back with no issues thanks to you video and advice I'm so excited even my instructor was impressed with me. Thanks again cant wait to keep learning and watching your videos. One happy Lady😁😁😁😁

Tamiko Tolliver that’s amazing!! Great job in applying it!

my 1st day today n couldnt back straight to save my life ~~~~ lol, trying this tomorrow!

@@PeaceMakerny1 Hi Tamiko, today was my first day of truck school and I did terrible with straight backs, tons of snaking... good to know this worked for you since I'm in the exact situation as you were last year! I can't wait to try this tomorrow morning lol.

The same day I recorded this, I was thinking of how best to do it. I could've gotten it done but it started raining 😔

How's it going? :)

Thank you!

Just started school myself and I was really struggling as well I’m looking forward for school tomorrow!

@@mariomonzon7473 yesterday was my first day and I’m not doing good I hope it will get better! Good luck

@@sanric4076 it’ll definitely get better just takes practice! I’m doing a lot better on my straight back, I’m on lane change and it’s going good ! Next will be the alley dock I can’t wait !

@@mariomonzon7473 I’m doing much better too omg I’m going on the road tomorrow I never drove manual before lord help me

@@sanric4076 you’ll be fine you just gotta remember to not let that clutch go and always give it gas !

Thanks, Jason! Congrats on passing

Stormtrooper 24 you’re definitely not alone, just read through the comments. Give these thoughts in the video a try and see how they work for you. Come back and lemme know how it goes!

@@RushinTruckin I swear to God me too just today I was struggling 😭 And my instructor was yelling at me

Possibly. We'll see what the future holds 😎