This is in preparation for State CDL Testing. Not what one would do normally but what is needed to pass the State test. We can't really slide the tandems to the rear because we can't slide them back after backing during a State test before the road driving portion of the test.
Sadly we are restricted by Oregon State CDL testing and have specific boundaries (forward) allowed a certain amount of pull ups and only 2 opportunities to get out and look. For an entry level driver with no experience using a 53' trailer and full semi-truck this is the way it needs to be taught. We cannot be further forward of the box as we would not have room to pull forward and straighten the tractor and trailer once the trailer enters the box. If the tandems were slid to the rear of the trailer we would be able to start the maneuver closer to the box from the left but would not be able to slide them forward before the road test portion of the State test which comes directly after the backing testing. Our students understand that employers would not want them pivoting the trailer tires or turning the steer tires before moving but it is what it is for testing purposes.
His tandems were too close to the left cone. In a situation like that, he should have turned his front tires straight, drive forward to about 8-10 feet, put a hard left in the steering wheel to get the tandems farther away from the cone
I drive in the 5 boro's of NYC. Me myself would not have them back in this way until they sled the Tandam's all the way to the rear. Take away the ass swing . Alot of places where driver's go is not a open field. But that is just my opinion on how to help the new drivers who is new and trying to make a career in the trucking industry.
Hello. Blind spots... well. what if that I install two cameras on both sides of trailer on the corners of trailer where attached to the tractor? Then you could see what is happening on screen while you are on driving seat. I am not a driver but I am an enthusiastic for trucking. Masters in driving school say GOAL, GOAL, GOAL, go out and look. Technology can help.
Jesus Alonso that’s the way to do specially at a truck stop it will give u room for the tractor to adjust without hitting other trucks parked on the right side of the tractor
Sadly, schools incorrectly try to teach this. You have to move the tandems back, and get farther away. If there was a sidewalk and trees (as most inner-city locations have) you will be all over them.
That's stupid! You never jack knife a truck to do an Alley dock! You never jack knife a truck period!! that's an idiot. No DOT exzamer would ever allow you to do the 90 like this and if one did they should be fired.
Very bad backing up . He started to close and to early and would have hit any trailers beside the cones twice . Not to mention wear on tires and axles !
