058 | How to EASILY do a straight back in a semi truck - first person view
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- In this video, I will teach you how to perform a straight back maneuver in a semi-truck. You may or may not be surprised how difficult this can be for some drivers!
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you taught more in ten minutes than my loud mouthed 'instructor' taught in two weeks....THANK YOU
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!
I’m at trucking school right at this moment and I was getting frustrated with backings up, looked at your video and all of sudden everything became clear! You are a life saver, thank you
😊😎
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 😮
Thanks so much for explaining it how you did. The trainers here don’t teach anything, watch me struggle, and laugh at me. I’m not going to give up. You’re much appreciated!
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
Got yelled at my 1st day backing because my “instructor” could not tell me how never go past 9:00 or 3:00 on Correcting REALLY!!!! You are the best Subscribed thanks
You explained that way better than my CDL school instructors.
I’m at school, my fourth day. My straight back was horrendous, I couldn’t keep my combo straight. I just got out of the truck after watching your video, and got every straight back in between the cones for the first time. Thanks
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 at my Longshoreman training for 6 hours yesterday trying to back the freaking yard dog truck back. I kept drifting off not understanding why. My trainer watched me screw up the whole time. I went to my car for a break frustrated went to RUclips and came across your video. After watching I was able to get it done in 30 minutes. You are God sent
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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
@@TanachSpot at all
Oh, I know all about the snake. Passed My CDL Exam 7-27-23
4 years later your video is still helping people. You helped me too. I felt so bad that my straight line back was horrible now I can correct it.
Yeah, it is! When I made and posted it, I had no clue it would help so many people. Love it
My trainer sucks big time!
I just started school yesterday and I was having the hardest time straight and all he could do was yell and not give me any pointers and, he told me don't use both mirrors and then I was confused!!!
So with being said I will do exactly what you said and go there in the morning and kick butt!!
Thank you so much
Mark
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
After a couple days in class & in a semi truck, I developed a profound respect for truck drivers! We have to perform a straight back, offset back, & 90 degree alley dock in my state. A good straight back is an essential part of all three maneuvers. Even though I was learning how to do this through a CDL class, I felt this video was extremely helpful. Using small steering motions to slowly move the trailer over is crucial. I went from thinking I couldn't do this to I can do this! I passed all three of my CDL tests (pre-trip inspection, backing maneuvers, & road test) on my first try this past Saturday. Moving my 12 o'clock hand towards the drift & then back really helped me get through the backing maneuvers. I thought that I could have done better with my backing, but the third party CDL tester actually complimented me. He's said, "It's been quite some time since he had someone do so well." I wasn't expecting to hear that, but I was thrilled just the same! Regardless of the maneuver - once I got those rows of cones in both mirrors, I knew I had it! Thanks again for your help offered in this video clip.
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
I still use this to this day....I always tell people to "turn towards the problem" meaning if your trailer is drifting to the right,then turn the wheel to the right to straighten it out.... drifting to the left,turn the wheel to the left and it'll straighten out.....whatever helps you remember it easier will work...to all the CDL students,youll get it! I promise.
My instructor told me the same phrase turn towards your problem it’s always in my head
This man belongs as a trainer in much needed CDL schools
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 RUclips 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!
My instructor told me to look at the numbers on the bulkhead instead of tail of the trailer and he never told me how long I need to wait and how much to turn when manuvering.
You taught me way more in just 10 minutes than my instructor did in 3 days. Thank you!
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
I'm struggling with backing str8 line but your technique /explaining is much make sense. I will try it tomorrow and tell you about it. Thanks
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
Wow that's amazing, I'm practicing straight back today and I spent more than1 hr. couldn't get it I'm trying that tomorrow thanks!!!!
Had I watched this before going to class yesterday, i think my instructor would have moved on to parallel parking with me. Thanks dude, just what I neeeded.
Easy and fast instructions..
Chingon Compa!!!
Currently in cdl school and I’m struggling with my straight back ! This video gives me some sense of assurance. Thank you
Best video on how straight backs with simple explanation! Thank you from Mexico!
Thanks, I’m in school now training and that’s exactly what I did the first time and couldn’t understand why the trailer was moving from left to right so fast. I turned the wheel too much. Thanks for the tips.
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
“Turn to the Trouble” steering, I like it. Thank you for the video👍🏻👍🏻
You’re welcome
Sir it is because of you I rocked my straight backing today! Thank you so very much my man 💪
UZO 9 that’s awesome!! Congrats! You’re very welcome
Just found yo video I just got outta school a hour ago doing straight backing I’m the only one in my class that couldn’t move on to the next step I’m stuck on straight backing I pray yo technique work for me on Tuesday you got me ready to go try it rn thank you doe
Awesome Job Rushin you're teaching rookie drivers to become good truck driver.
Thanks
@@RushinTruckin I have a road course jobs tomorrow those straight back tips are going to help tremendously.
Thank you sooo much my practice straight back got me so frustrated that I had to step out of the truck for a while I do another practice today may God bless you and all the families that work for your company
Glad to know I'm not alone. I'm in school now, and I am very frustrated with my backing maneuvers.
This is by far the best explanation that I've seen so far. Thank you so much.
This is platinum, right here. This is the best backing up I ever seen. Thanks again!
Just seen it now and I know it's an old vid but this really made me feel more comfortable on keeping the trailer straight and parking . Thank you!
This is the best straight line backing video I've ever seen! Thank you so much for simplifying it & esp the steering. The clock steering will really help. Thanks again! 🙏
You’re welcome
I’m so happy I came across your RUclips. Straight backup has been a nightmare. You explained it perfectly, now I have the confidence to back a semi trailer.
My gosh, I have the dreaded snake issue in the straight back. You are god-sent. Thanks 🙏
I watched this video during my lunch break knowing I would be backing a semi trailer for the first time this afternoon. This clip was a huge help to me. My backing up straight went better than expected. When I saw the rear trailer wheels appear out further, I turned towards them to move them back in. This is the only backing that I have done so far, but this was huge help! Not a fan of double clutching yet, but I will get there! Thanks for helping us new drivers!
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!
OMG, I failed my maneuvers twice, the straight back was my first maneuver , and I couldn't pass it, I watched your video a day before my third time testing, I use to turn into the drift like I'm supposed to, but I didn't wait for 1 and a half to 2 seconds to bump it back, this time I did what you said and I couldn't believe how well that I did, I was so comfortable, I don't know how I ever failed, thanks to you I finally past my maneuvers test, now just waiting on a scheduled road test, thank you SO much, I'm finally out of the yard, I even gave my classmates your advice. Once again A BIG THANK YOU , I'm so happy, you just don't know, and yes I did subscribe to your channel.
I love this! I’m glad it helped! Thank you for sharing. Good luck on your road test.
Wish my instructor told me this sooner. Great job brother and thank you🙏
My instructor had me turning the wheel a whole half turn to fix corrections. This video helped a lot.
You need to do more tutorials man, you are so clear and understandable, great views with the headcam
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
I have a 9:30 test today. Very helpful info Man. I appreciate it.
This is my biggest problem, thank you for that approach...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you, I was looking for someone who can teach me the visual cue (how to read mirror) to turn my wheel. This is the perfect thing I need.
Omg !!!Thank you so much I'm in class and this is my second day and I have been doing exactly what you said the snake and eating cones. Lol So disappointed with myself but your method seems so much more easier compared to how stressed I am. I will definitely do this tommorrow and let you know how it goes again thanks so much.
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.
Best video teaching straight back up by far!!! earned my sub
Thank you!
It’s my 3rd day in school and I’m having a hard time backing up, I’m so excited to try your tactics. I’m sure it will help me a lot. Thank you 🙏🏼
The BEST explanation, MARVELOUSE!!!!!!!
I appreciate your work THANKS A LOT.
You’re welcome!
Today was my first day at the yard and backing was giving me the most problems. We're also parallel parking and alley docking but I just did str8 backing ten times and was def oversteering and making things worse so tomorrow I am definitely going to try this!
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 !
I'm no longer a trucker. I wish I had seen this when I was trying to learn backing. You don't know how many times I heard "you just gotta get a feel for it." I finally heard of "righty tighty, lefty loosie" for one trailer ( was normally pulling tandems, but you gotta get hooked up, don't you.Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much for this video. I Had my first day of yard training at CDL school today and it was a struggle. I did exactly what you said new students do. I believe this is going to help a lot. Thanks again, much appreciated.
Omg, thank you!!! So much better and helpful than what I've been shown in class.
This is the best demo I’ve seen yet; simple, and very effective! Thanks Sir!
Sheldon McDowell you’re welcome! 😎😊👍🏼
God bless you… I’ve been oversteering & overthinking for a week now.. tomorrow I’m gonna use your method
Thank you so much. I was in school today doing my straight line backing and did terrible. I actually wanted to give up but after watching this video, I’m going to give it another shot.
How's it going? :)
I just started straight line backing at truck school and your method and words made sense to me. I'm going to try that tomorrow. Thank u ❤️
You’re welcome. Lemme know how it goes
We thank you for the heads up Rush. These Jewels are Priceless!
I am in CDL school right now and totally failed the straight back. This method will help me so much! So glad I came across the video! Thanks for the help! ❤🎉
You’re welcome! Best of luck
Thanks man. I just started straight line backing n My instructor talks to the other students who have finished more than he helps us. This video gives me more confidence to go out and do actually what you’re showing. You just got a new subscriber
You actually break down the steps I love this video 👍🏾
Thanks!! I'm in CDL school now and I'm about to try this technique. Seems like it will be perfect to use.
Awesome tutorial. Thank you very much. I spent the whole week trying to understand the concept but couldn't. Thanks to your video, now I have a clearer idea.
Love this Vid. Would be cool if you can eventually do one for how do an alley dock and 90. They way you explained made it easy for us to comprehend.
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 😔
Excellent information! In fact, I agree that you explained the maneuvers clearly and concisely, better than the school that I am attending! Thank you! 🙏
EMaris.
Why do these CDL schools tell us not to be watching RUclips videos on backing a semi truck. Watching this video I think is going to help me. At the school, no instructor has time for you. I failed my test two times already, but I told myself I’m not giving up.
Just started today! Clutch, no problem, shifting no problem, but straight back I didn't get it today. The technique taught is "turn your steering wheel towards the problem" and it just doesn't click with me. Watching your video just gave me a different perspective that I know will aid me in conqueroring this maneuver tmrw! Ty!!💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
This guys backing lesson is PERFECT! Disregard all other videos and watch this one and I guarantee you'll master backing and pass your test! I just passed because of this video, THANK YOU!!!
Thanks, Jason! Congrats on passing
I am in cdl training schools right now watching your video open my eyes
Thank you
Another great video! Definitely keep them coming. You do a great job explaining things in your descriptions, teaching and use or the video. Always learn something new from your videos whether it be $ wise or procedure or misc stuff.
I appreciate that! Thanks for the continued support!
This is a massive help. I've been struggling the last two days. Thank you.
@@DuragAllDay you’re welcome
Really good video Scott, very helpful, you would make a great trainer, be safe out there
Thank you!
Am
In CDL school and am having the same problem and this video had open my eyes thanks for the help
I’m currently In a school and I have a hard time backing up in a straight line
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
I'm 2 weeks to getting my CDL and I can't thank you enough!!! Thank you sir.
You’re welcome
Looking like you would make a good trainer. What ya tink ? 👍
Possibly. We'll see what the future holds 😎
This helped me understand so much. I was definitely one of those students turning my wheel hard. Thanks
Thank you! This should help a lot. I'm training to be a switcher at Fedex and the guys they have training me aren't able to explain to me how to correct the issue. You've explained it perfectly and demonstrated it very well. All I need to do now is practice it.
This is the best technique video I've seen for hand positioning and how the movements influence the trailer. I haul boats and typically have great visibility when backing. Driving a TT for the CDL test was a very different experience relying exclusively on side mirrors and flying blind on offsets. With two days left until test day, you saved me. My sincere thanks for posting this. 🤜🤛
I am learning back up this week, and am really struggling. Tomorrow when I go I am gonna practice this lesson. You made my concept very clear thanks. God bless you my brother.
He described exactly what Ive been doing wrong 😅, gives me some relief that I’m not the only one, thank you for your tips 😁
Bro you helped me more than my instructor! You need to teach people for a living!
Today was my first attempt at the training site and how u explained the part where beginners go wrong panic and move the steering wheel too fast and create a snake is exactly what i was going through my instructor a great guy was all laughs and smiles but after watching these i feel ready for tomorrow thanks man
👊🏼
Something so simple helps. This was very good.
Great vid, well explained in 10 min, school teaches in 4 days.
Thank you
Saved this video! I start CDL school in 3 weeks and this looks easy with some practice! Thank you!!
For the life of me I couldn’t figure out why I was having so much trouble just doing a straight back…. Thank u so much, I will try this tomorrow
Thank you so much for the video, I'm that student that your talking about, I was totally oversteering, so I should focus on, 12 o'clock 9 and 3 only, and no more than 2 seconds when the trailer starts to drift. Thank you.
Thank you so much man. I just started truck driving school and I am struggling with straight back. This really helped. Please keep posting more content
I greatly appreciate for your advice no more backing issues
Oh my gosh…. I get it straight backing now.
I’m in lineman school learning to do this on a line truck and I’m having the toughest time it isn’t clicking for me but learning that maneuver is helping so much! Thank you
You’re welcome
This video has opened my mind for the straight backing test at school, I was frustrated that I couldn't keep my trailer straight. The simple clock positions, what to notice in the big mirror's and minimal wheel movement is key. Pov reference is a game changer. Thank you for this video.
You’re welcome! Glad it helped
You explained it better than my big mouth instructor from school I just watched this video and I understand it clearly now thanks
Man I’m in class now sitting in the car with the Aircondintion on and couldn’t figure this out hopefully this works and I’m already subscribed all the instructors never explained that or I missed that 10 min makes so much sense! Hopefully this works and solves everything me and a few guys need this!
Best instructor EVER🙏🙏🙏
Thank you
I like your backing training easy and simple to understand thank you so much
Thank you for you video I was trying 4 times in the school they never told me about these you are the best thank you 👍👍
My second day at the C.D.L Class was 12-11-20 and man that straight back is giving me hell !!!!! can't wait til Monday morning to try this THANK YOU SO MUCH
Hopefully it works for ya. Lemme know
I will
it clearly makes sense now. lightbulb went off and you are awesome. Thanks!
Great! You’re welcome
Thanks I have backing tomorrow I am so glad I was led to your video. I am sure that it will help
Going to try it today. CDL school. Best advice 9 and 3. Thank you.
Oh I’m definitely having this issue with the trailer drifting and I end up turn my steering all around then pulling up then I’m tired and frustrated, thanks for this glad I came across it !!
Thank you so much!!!! This video really helped me. The time reference was key for me.
You’re welcome
The way you explained it was a huge help! Thank you
Thank you so much! I have really been beating myself up over the straight back. You helped me and I am appreciative!