UK HGV Reversing Explained. 

Class 2 for 3 years, start my class one training starts tomorrow. I can see this channel being a god send. Great video

You my friend are a god send for new drivers. The industry needs more like you

Less is more and don't rush is definitely great advice, when I started 6 months ago I was boogiewoogieing all over the place. Now I'm starting to get my head around it

These tips help a lot had driving assessment today and smashed the bay park, less is defo more and head out of the window makes it loads easier

Great video! I recently passed my HGV license. Had my first agency job yesterday,after waiting for 3weeks. I was nervous as shit,more so because of reversing, But all in all everything went well. Thanks for the tips, and remember guys less is more haha

just done a job in scotland, not got much reversing experience, the 2 people banking me in we're both seasoned drivers, had to back into a warehouse, through a door with 3 inch room at either side, on my blindside, in a tight car park. the younger one was getting frustrated, throwing his arms about at me, the older guy told me to tell the younger guy to go fuck himself and take all the time i needed 😂 sometimes just need to take a deep breath and get out and take another look at things. great video again btw mate👍

Put your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel. Right to go right. Left to go left.

Great video mate, thanks!

When I started driving class 1 I often tried to get more reversing practice. For example when was coming back to yard I was picking spots between 2 trailers, then another one, then another one with less space in front. Another step was picking spots between 2 lorrys on truck stops. Focus on what was correct and what was wrong. That will help in future. Obviously do not rush. If not sure go outside and look. It's better to get outside 5 times than hit another truck 1 time. Nothing wrong with couple of shunts. As I can see 8/10 drivers take one or more shunts even when there's plenty of space.

Awesome, My instructor didnt understand that some people learn by watching other people. He was bamboozled when i asked him to do it so i could watch. "but your paying me to drive it for you!?" ...you should consider being a instructor, you defo have the raporrt =)

Have been driving for 6 months now & have a baby urban trailer. It has been a challenge but today after watching this at the weekend I got straight on my tricky bay without a shunt. Whole time I was reversing I was saying "less is more! “. Thank you great advice. 😍

Good timing this video. Been out on my own for the first time this week in a Class 1 for a few ad hoc days. Think i got worse at reversing as the week went on 😂 There's so many more things to consider compared to a rigid - headboard, tractor unit, less visibility etc. You need eyes everywhere Will be another few months before I'm back in one again and it'll be like starting over!

Not impressed with taking both hands off the wheel at the start, but as a former DRIVING INSTRUCTOR in cars and new to class 1 the reversing tips are very helpful 👍

Thanks for this video and for the practical way that you explain the reverse in a Class 1. I am enjoying all your videos.

Reversing is nightmare for new passed driver .!!! Thanks for this video it’s help 😊

Great tips mate . Starting training soon . Only thing that worries me is judging how long the trailer is but i assume that comes with time .

Best tip is Practice. Hit a lot of things you will learn fast.

Great video mate! Got under two years experience and it’s only in the last six months or so that I’m getting to grips with it. I’m in my 50s, and it’s probably harder at my age to learn something new. Like you say, less is more and get your head out of the window, especially if you got mirror cams lol

Great tips there mAte im looking at doing my test soon, and this is just the kind of video i was looking for! Thanks.

Hey prayle, explain me 1 thing. As agency driver if I stay with agency working for the same company for 3 months after that 3 months company can make me contract? Or i should not work 3 months with the company and after absence of 3 months return back to the firm and start work? Think agency is dodgy because says must stay 3 months away from the loved company to get contract with them. As far as I know can work 3 months with agency then leave them and stay employed. Government says if make 12 weeks as agency worker in acompany have same rights like them thats mean is the right to be employed too? Bye

Let’s goooooo

Reverse parking is slightly easier but reversing in a bendy road with cars parked is a big challenge

Very good instruction on how it's done.Retired now but noticed last 15 yrs drivers don't get out and help fellow driver ( which we are ) reverse into tight spaces.Equipment was crap then but the drivers looked out for each other.So welcome newbies to a world where they will sit in their cab an watch you hit something.Knowing once they were like you.Wankers

Another great video. Just to add regarding employers claiming the cost of any damage from the employee. In the UK, this can only be done if there is a contract in place which expressly states how much deductions can be made for damage or to cover the cost of the insurance excess and it must be signed by both parties. Without such a contract, any deduction from your pay for damage would be unlawful but you are right, many employers still do it without agreement. If there was such a contract in place, there is nothing preventing the employee from having their own insurance policy in place to cover any excess claim by the employer. Here in Oz, such a practice is completely unlawful and I was actually in court myself a couple of years ago on a different employment matter and listening to the other cases before mine. In less than 5 minutes, the Judge heard and upheld a claim by an employee for unlawful deductions from his pay for vehicle damage. The Judge turned to the respondent (the employer), and advised him that if they are employed by the business then in good and in bad, this has to be a cost covered by the business and is what you have insurance for including paying extra for a lower excess.

Respect!!!

Great advice, less is definitely more, look out the window remember your legally allowed to take your seatbelt off when reversing, if in doubt get out and look and lastly don’t be c*** take a shunt…

Anyone who just passes needs to remember they are pushing the trailer, not steering it. Also, positioning is key to any reverse you can make it as easy or as hard as you like. Get the position right and it's so much easier.

Great video mate. I've got nearly 2 years under my belt now and I agree reversing is hard when you're new. Sometimes it's still tricky for me at times. The oversteering is a biggy, I was guilty of that. Same with feeling pressured and the moment you begin to get rattled it's going to get a thousand times worse. I totally agree with slower is better, forget anyone else (traffic etc), always remember GOAL (get out and look), and never be afraid to ask someone to watch you back. One thing I used to do was go into work half an hour early so I could stop at a quiet industrial estate on the way to my trailer swap and practice a few reverses around corners each night when nobody is around. If you can find a quiet spot just do it guys, it's all about practice :)

I start my training this Thursday I'm terrified

I just started driving an Hgv truck..but,its a very daunting task for me but,I believed I can do it

I was turning that wheel full lock back and forth at the start red faced and sweating more than Gary glitter near a school but when it clicks it's easy just takes practice

Nice video. I'd like to see how a blindside reverse is done. I am thinking of going for my class 1 next year and the blindside reverse is putting me off a bit. And when you are driving around forwards how do you know when you need to take up two lanes?

During my lessons ( years ago ! ) the instructor was a great driver but didn't explain and guess what I failed first time on the reverse. I went back for 1/2 a day the following week and it was a different guy. He got me set up then to start reversing " 1/4 turn of the steering wheel .stop .Where are you're back wheels ?" Move back slowly and repeat each time with an an occasional GOAL . in summary . Small movements of the wheel . " is it going where you want it to ?. Passed next test. Never forgot it .

Thank you 👍👍

Just got my first class 1 job was totally honest with the company and they gave me a day with an instructor to practise reversing before I start doing drops.

After driving for a year now, I still struggle get in between two trailers

@truckitprayle I have put your RU-vid video on my reversing page on my website along with some other tutorial videos. Hope that's ok? If so I can remove it no bother :)

I start work on the artics after having my licence for nearly 4 years finally taking the leap and this reversing is one thing that has held me back from moving from the class 2's wish me luck and thanks for the video I'll remember your wise words

Hi mate I hope you're well 🙏🏻 I have just shared this vlog with a new driver. She has only been class 1 for 3 weeks ( car to truck ) I helped her a lot at the hub we deliver to but she still needs time so I sent her this to help her see it from a different view 👍🏻👍🏻

thats a awesome video that will help alot of people mate 😎

Great very well done

Thanks that was spot on reverse

Might have missed it but do you have any advice on reversing into like an angled bay? Was doing curtains for Nissan and struggled hard with these bags

The problem with training companys in they train you to get a licence ? and Not how to drive a commercial vehicle ? Thats was spot on how to reverse a vehicle Let the vehicle do the work, When you get good you can position the steering wheel to go back in the right position before you stop going forward this will make it that much easier, Select reverse glid it in, Two many people wind the steering then stop.

Thank you, thought Id do a bit of research a head of time to hoepfully help me when I do go for some lessons!

Thanks bro

Good one.

I am where you were, its slow improving, these videos help.

This is not a very good example of how to reverse mate, 2 shunts was not needed to get into that bay. You had tonnes of space to do it first time.

Thank you very very much !!! Muchas gracias !!! 🙃

Yeah 'Intentionally' mess it up 2:22

Thanks mate!!!

Put abit on and catch it up. Bit on catch it up.

Just passed 3a not done 3b yet had 2 cancellations in a row. Still terrible at reversing as I struggle to work out which way to turn the wheel. It would be great to see what you're doing with the steering wheel as you turn.

I'm thinking of training getting licence but that looks tricky

Iv got my test in 2 weeks

As a newly qualified driver I panicked every time I have to put it into reverse great video everyone I’ve spoken to has said don’t be a @@@@ take a shunt 👍👍

Good advise there

G O A L e u n o t t d o k

SH one T happens!

Damaging your lorry or worse, hit someone...good vid mate