Spot on Chris I have been driving for nearly 30 years and have never had it explained in this way. This should definitely be added to training courses. well done mate and keep up the good work.
Lovin the drawings too. But seriously the explanation of the middle wheels as pivot point just made this kinda click in my mind. Thanks bro. Im newish to drivin class 1s and this defo helps
When I passed my class one test only a few weeks ago reversing was my main worry. But after just a couple of days in an artic and getting a bulit lost and having to u turn its amazing how fast you are able to place the trailer exactly where you want it to be. Just take it extra slowly and it really starts to click
I passed a few days ago waiting for my licence to come through so I can start work. Top video mate, Awesome stuff. Thanks for the effort was very helpful.
Started driving last week. I get anxious as soon as I hit a distribution centre. Then I get stressed as I know everyone is watching. Hopefully I'll remember your instructions on Monday. Thanks for the video.
Don't worry about people watching if they say anything just remind them that they once were in the same position. Also if it makes you feel better I still have days where I struggle like mad
I'm sat in a drivers room now, having struggled for 30 minutes doing a very basic bay reverse. Started getting stressed. But you have to laugh at yourself a bit and take a moment to chill. Then have another laugh at yourself when all the other drivers that were watching make a comment :p It's not helped that I passed class 1 at the same time as class 2, but have only done class 2 work for 2 years. So I'd forgot how to do it all. Ohh well, back to the yard. Try again tomorrow
I have just found this little vlog on reversing and the way you explained it was absolutely perfect 👍🏻. As a new class 1 pass this basic no frills explanation with just a paper depo bay & a good old model truck made more sense to me than the Bell's & whistles vlogs I've seen ! Its stuck in my mind set now that's all that some people really need 🙂. Thank you for this vlog & demo 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Chris great video I've got an assessment coming up next week been driving class 2s the last 10 years drove a class 1 about 3 months ago but i do remember as you rightly showed us the set up is very important wish me luck cheers mate
Did my second shift last night as newly passed driver, with only examination knowledge I had no clue how to park on a bay and had to ask my mentor to take over, this video has helped understand at least the principles in process needed. Thank you mate
Brilliant info , passed a couple of weeks ago, real life examples of what you experience is always a bonus. The blind side reverse looks a mare. As you say the reversing test gives you only a small taster of all the issues you are going to get in real life, and anything like this gives newbies like me an insite and a little more confidence. Personally found the trucking community very helpful while driving Class 2 for a year. Keep going with the hints and tips, much appreciated.
Excellent vid, very clear explanation. However experienced you might be, bay reversing in a busy depot is NEVER without danger. And the more smokey old truckers there are watching the more difficult it is. Take it slowly, don't be afraid to stop, get out, look, correct your line and go again. Or once in take as many forward shunts as needed!! Thanks again for putting this up!!
Nice one mate, I passed my class 1 2 weeks ago and every time I turn up to get on a bay it's a minefield of information, I've been lucky up to now that experienced drivers have gave me some tips 👌 but just by adopting this sort of method on every reverse should help no end thanks mate 👍👍
Thanks for this. Few days in, only had to do this way once and made a pigs ear of it, rest of the time ive been able to do like you said, go through the bays and straighten up and reverse back. Im feeling more confident in things now tho, as they say, practice makes perfect. And you're right about when learning, all they teach you is how to drive on the roads, apart from the reverse and coupling. I asked my instructor if we can do some bay reversing, his response was, "no point, you will get taught then when you get a job" Well, ive got a job and had little teaching, two nights out with a fella who helped and gave me some pointers, now im out on my own. He did say i can rock up to the yard early before i start and have some practice. Really enjoying it tho, out again tonight, yard ive been to a couple of times, nice bunch, last drop of the night, might ask if i can go down a bit to some empty bays and have a sod about, im sure they will be ok.
Brilliant video, I’m glad I came across it. I’ve got my C+E lessons booked for the 14th-17th June with my test on the 20th and I’ll keep this in mind. I’ve already had practise at my workplace backing a trailer but I felt I needed to watch something to fully explain it in the easiest manner for me to comprehend.
Great video mate and simply explained. The take away from me is the "put your hands at the bottom of the wheel" bit. Makes its so much easier the understand the initial turn. Doing my class 1 in June
Thank you for doing this video. It really helped me understand how to position myself and when to start turning the wheel. My first week was a nightmare until I watched your video over and over again. I'm still not perfect but it only takes a couple of shunts now lol
Greetings from the US! I drive a Peterbilt and the way I like to think about it is pushing a wheel barrel. But when you have to react quick its back of the trailer moves opposite if the steering wheel, front of the trailer goes the same way as the wheel. Just with those 3 things you should be able to park anyway you need.
Great video, been working a week, some of this I'm doing already, but brilliant tips. The bit I struggle with is if you are slightly in the wrong position in the bay is making the whole unit move over a few feet left or right without losing the position
@@stevewestern5477 as close as you feel comfortable, I always used to try be about 5ft away from front of the trucks that are on the bay just means less reversing
Thanks for the help, on to my 2nd week of driving and still not cracked the reversing, hoping to use the help from this vid during the rest of the week and see some improvements, only thing I would of liked to see in this video aswell would be how to sort/rectify mistakes when going off course slightly, thanks though!
Boys and they’re toys, all joking aside, great informative video Chris, I was a driver all my day’s, now retired but love watching your vlogs. This is the first time I’ve commented on your videos but a great channel to subscribe to. Keep them coming. Kind regards Johnny
When I first passed and started driveing I found the best way starting a reverse is to point the rear of the front wheels in the direction you want the trailer to.go then follow it around slow . That's how I learnt to do it myself
Brilliant video very helpful for me as I've not driven an artic for 8 months and even tho I passed first time I shit it everyone it comes to a reverse thanks again Cornish Dazza
Hiya Chris, Excellent information Vlog. I gained my class1, 35 years ago. For my 21st present off my parents. Which got used for many years. I got a bit Dissolutioned, so retrained as a brickie. Anyway, my joints are finished. So looking to return to diving. I now feel more relaxed after your video. Things have changed so much. Although I have kept my licence upto date. And think I'm ready to get back into. Thank you for your time and effort. If this advice had been around. It would have been so much easier. Much appreciated, drive safe. 🚛🌬️
IT'S going to be a daunting task when you first come to do it especially in a full lorry park in a service station when every other trucker watching yeah
andy baker glad you found it helpful, for your test though listen to your instructor as they will teach you how to pass the test then you start learning once you have passed
I do a similar thing reversing my Rigid i usually put myself at 45 degrees to the bay then back in, cant wait to do my Class 1, im pretty good at reversing a trailer in Euro truck simulator :)
Chris as a rule if you're going into bay 4, how many bays further on would you be stopping to start reversing so the trailer has cleared past bay 4, would you drive to like bay 9 or 10 for example then put the bend on? Thanks
@@aliens7719 well, I failed that one :D took me couple more assessments to get there. And only after some time those tips from video really started to work
I had a driving assessment and reversed blindside onto bay, my observation was how do you know how far back the end of the trailer is from the bay, do you simply get out and check? this could apply to reversing in most places.
If it's a loading bay with a dock ramp just keep reversing slowly till you touch it. If it is a bay without a ramp reverse till you think you are about right then get out and have a look. Practice will make perfect and you will learn what point to look at
Spot on Chris I have been driving for nearly 30 years and have never had it explained in this way. This should definitely be added to training courses. well done mate and keep up the good work.
Lovin the drawings too. But seriously the explanation of the middle wheels as pivot point just made this kinda click in my mind. Thanks bro. Im newish to drivin class 1s and this defo helps
Thanks Chris, I’ve been trucking 30 years and still learned something.
When I passed my class one test only a few weeks ago reversing was my main worry. But after just a couple of days in an artic and getting a bulit lost and having to u turn its amazing how fast you are able to place the trailer exactly where you want it to be. Just take it extra slowly and it really starts to click
I passed a few days ago waiting for my licence to come through so I can start work.
Top video mate, Awesome stuff. Thanks for the effort was very helpful.
Started driving last week. I get anxious as soon as I hit a distribution centre. Then I get stressed as I know everyone is watching. Hopefully I'll remember your instructions on Monday. Thanks for the video.
Don't worry about people watching if they say anything just remind them that they once were in the same position. Also if it makes you feel better I still have days where I struggle like mad
I'm sat in a drivers room now, having struggled for 30 minutes doing a very basic bay reverse.
Started getting stressed. But you have to laugh at yourself a bit and take a moment to chill.
Then have another laugh at yourself when all the other drivers that were watching make a comment :p
It's not helped that I passed class 1 at the same time as class 2, but have only done class 2 work for 2 years. So I'd forgot how to do it all.
Ohh well, back to the yard. Try again tomorrow
I have just found this little vlog on reversing and the way you explained it was absolutely perfect 👍🏻. As a new class 1 pass this basic no frills explanation with just a paper depo bay & a good old model truck made more sense to me than the Bell's & whistles vlogs I've seen ! Its stuck in my mind set now that's all that some people really need 🙂. Thank you for this vlog & demo 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Chris for this very clear, concise demonstration. Another trucking mystery solved.🙌🙋💞
Thanks Chris great video I've got an assessment coming up next week been driving class 2s the last 10 years drove a class 1 about 3 months ago but i do remember as you rightly showed us the set up is very important wish me luck cheers mate
Did my second shift last night as newly passed driver, with only examination knowledge I had no clue how to park on a bay and had to ask my mentor to take over, this video has helped understand at least the principles in process needed. Thank you mate
Brilliant info , passed a couple of weeks ago, real life examples of what you experience is always a bonus. The blind side reverse looks a mare. As you say the reversing test gives you only a small taster of all the issues you are going to get in real life, and anything like this gives newbies like me an insite and a little more confidence. Personally found the trucking community very helpful while driving Class 2 for a year. Keep going with the hints and tips, much appreciated.
Played video at 1.5x speed.
Great content. Very informative. Thanks.
Excellent vid, very clear explanation. However experienced you might be, bay reversing in a busy depot is NEVER without danger. And the more smokey old truckers there are watching the more difficult it is. Take it slowly, don't be afraid to stop, get out, look, correct your line and go again. Or once in take as many forward shunts as needed!! Thanks again for putting this up!!
Fantastic Chris.ime grateful for this video you have made it very clear
Thank you for this video, very clear, listening to this comments helps me understand what you guys have to go through when driving and parking up.
Great video trying to build my confidence up. Passed my test last December trying to brush up for assessments
Absolute Respect taking your time explaining.....I learned that to look the middle axle in the back.....2 weeks in the job....thanks
Subbed mate , loved the right hand up for right and left hand up for left.
Very well explained Chris! Great little demonstration and great advise 👍
Nice one mate, I passed my class 1 2 weeks ago and every time I turn up to get on a bay it's a minefield of information, I've been lucky up to now that experienced drivers have gave me some tips 👌 but just by adopting this sort of method on every reverse should help no end thanks mate 👍👍
Well mate did you get the hang of it alright in the end?
Thanks for this. Few days in, only had to do this way once and made a pigs ear of it, rest of the time ive been able to do like you said, go through the bays and straighten up and reverse back. Im feeling more confident in things now tho, as they say, practice makes perfect.
And you're right about when learning, all they teach you is how to drive on the roads, apart from the reverse and coupling. I asked my instructor if we can do some bay reversing, his response was, "no point, you will get taught then when you get a job" Well, ive got a job and had little teaching, two nights out with a fella who helped and gave me some pointers, now im out on my own. He did say i can rock up to the yard early before i start and have some practice. Really enjoying it tho, out again tonight, yard ive been to a couple of times, nice bunch, last drop of the night, might ask if i can go down a bit to some empty bays and have a sod about, im sure they will be ok.
Brilliant video, I’m glad I came across it. I’ve got my C+E lessons booked for the 14th-17th June with my test on the 20th and I’ll keep this in mind. I’ve already had practise at my workplace backing a trailer but I felt I needed to watch something to fully explain it in the easiest manner for me to comprehend.
Great video mate and simply explained. The take away from me is the "put your hands at the bottom of the wheel" bit. Makes its so much easier the understand the initial turn. Doing my class 1 in June
Spot on vid Chris. Set up for unit when reversing into bay was great.
You are good mate continue watching. You are good keep that way
Thank you for doing this video. It really helped me understand how to position myself and when to start turning the wheel. My first week was a nightmare until I watched your video over and over again. I'm still not perfect but it only takes a couple of shunts now lol
Absolutely fantastic info for new drivers. Thanks a lot for your effort.
Great video and explanation, makes it all clear. Thanks.
Great video. I've just passed my 3A and have my 3B in a couple of months. Dreading my first on the job reverse.
Brilliant not started driving yet but this will stay with me once i start 👍
Good video Chris, Its assisted me greatly. Thank u
Excellent well done you. Very simple to understand
Sound advice for new drivers like myself. Thank you.
Wish I had seen this before today had a nightmare.
Excellent tips cheers mate
Greetings from the US! I drive a Peterbilt and the way I like to think about it is pushing a wheel barrel. But when you have to react quick its back of the trailer moves opposite if the steering wheel, front of the trailer goes the same way as the wheel. Just with those 3 things you should be able to park anyway you need.
Great video, been working a week, some of this I'm doing already, but brilliant tips. The bit I struggle with is if you are slightly in the wrong position in the bay is making the whole unit move over a few feet left or right without losing the position
Takes practice, you will find it will come with time. However don't be afraid to take a shunt and remember everyone has been in the same position
One other question, how close to the loading bay are when you drive alongside?
@@stevewestern5477 as close as you feel comfortable, I always used to try be about 5ft away from front of the trucks that are on the bay just means less reversing
Thanks for the help, on to my 2nd week of driving and still not cracked the reversing, hoping to use the help from this vid during the rest of the week and see some improvements, only thing I would of liked to see in this video aswell would be how to sort/rectify mistakes when going off course slightly, thanks though!
Boys and they’re toys, all joking aside, great informative video Chris, I was a driver all my day’s, now retired but love watching your vlogs. This is the first time I’ve commented on your videos but a great channel to subscribe to.
Keep them coming.
Kind regards
Johnny
When I first passed and started driveing I found the best way starting a reverse is to point the rear of the front wheels in the direction you want the trailer to.go then follow it around slow . That's how I learnt to do it myself
Nice one bro 👍
The most helpful video iv seen on reversing. And iv watched many. Thank you very much for this!!!!
that video saved me on my 1st reversing on a bay
Great video. Starting class 1 driving next week and bricking reversing, this video eased the nerves a bit. Cheers
definitely good advice, blindside reverses are a nightmare.
Excellent video. Starting my driving today. Very helpful video. Thanks
Dude you've gone through a lot of trouble to make this excellent video. Very clear demo!
Excellent explanation!
Great, really appreciate the time you have spent doing the upload
Very well explained Chris! Great demonstration and great advice!!!!
Brilliant video very helpful for me as I've not driven an artic for 8 months and even tho I passed first time I shit it everyone it comes to a reverse thanks again Cornish Dazza
You are the best 👌nice explanation, I work clas 2 for 3 years and now i want to start clas one and you make my Mach better too anderstand thanks
Hi great explanation and can you explain an ‘S’ shaped reverse into a bay video for my C1-3A test.
Hiya Chris, Excellent information Vlog. I gained my class1, 35 years ago. For my 21st present off my parents. Which got used for many years. I got a bit Dissolutioned, so retrained as a brickie. Anyway, my joints are finished. So looking to return to diving. I now feel more relaxed after your video. Things have changed so much. Although I have kept my licence upto date. And think I'm ready to get back into. Thank you for your time and effort. If this advice had been around. It would have been so much easier. Much appreciated, drive safe. 🚛🌬️
pete brennan thank you. I wish you all the best if you have any questions about anything just ask myself or anyone around you
Chris great video as always!! but when you say keep chasing that trailer at what position is the steering when and what are you steering to
Great Video Chris! Just starting driving artics now and your tips were very helpfull. Cheers.
Well done Chris
Excellent video Chris, very helpful to those training for Class 1 trucking
IT'S going to be a daunting task when you first come to do it especially in a full lorry park in a service station when every other trucker watching yeah
Thanks for the video mate ,I'm a new driver still struggling with the reversing but taking on board yours advices
Very helpful advice 👍🏻
Cheers mate , very well explained
bro after lots of searching this is the best video ive found. can you do another one please? reversing 102?
As someone with my test coming up soon, reversing is what makes me cack my pants so this has proven very useful! Thank you
andy baker glad you found it helpful, for your test though listen to your instructor as they will teach you how to pass the test then you start learning once you have passed
Biggest advise, just be patient and learn from your mistakes Andy. It's only intimidating if you let it frustrate you.
Great video mate .like you say test doesn't help you onto bays .👍👍👍
great tips chris, thank you advice taken onboard
Thanks for your work, bro.Big up !
Excellent advice, easily digested
Thanks Chris😊
Amazing explanation and please can you explain an ‘S’ shaped reverse into a bay video for my 3a test. That’s great help for me thanks
fantastic video mate cheers !
I do a similar thing reversing my Rigid i usually put myself at 45 degrees to the bay then back in, cant wait to do my Class 1, im pretty good at reversing a trailer in Euro truck simulator :)
Nice one Chris well done nice and clear
richard scully thank you very much
Was this video aimed at trucker jay one of the magnificent 5 road legends if not he needs to watch this 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Jack of all trades Master of none it wasn’t no. At the time of recording I hadn’t seen that video but now 😂
Thank you for that Chris
Tx for this excellent demo, the question is why the f don't they install live feed cameras to assist reversing especially during blind side??
Thanks...I will put this to practice tomorrow
Helpful video thanks
Chris, do all bays have stoppers ramps on the floor or do you wait till you hear a crunch on the rear doors? 🤔👍
Thank you so much ❤
Thanks Chris
nice tips
Great video some good advice thanks for the info
I'm currently training a new driver. Told him to imagine the drive wheels of the unit are like the front axle of a rigid if that makes sense.
Nice one buddy
Chris as a rule if you're going into bay 4, how many bays further on would you be stopping to start reversing so the trailer has cleared past bay 4, would you drive to like bay 9 or 10 for example then put the bend on? Thanks
Well done boss
Brilliant how do we know when to stop
Thank you. Amazing and help !
Really helpful, thanks 👍
Glad you found it helpful
Respect!🫡
Really nice - thanks.
Thats a great video! I'm having my assessment in a moment. Hope this video will help
Did it help you???
@@aliens7719 well, I failed that one :D took me couple more assessments to get there. And only after some time those tips from video really started to work
I’m in the same situation now, already failed 2 assessments both on bay reversing, hope the third will be the right one. Thanks for the reply.
@@aliens7719 bay reversing is crap. Just keep trying and you will get there eventually 👍 good luck
@@ofpWolf thanks mate, had my third assessment today and guess what it went well👍👍🏼👍👍🏼
I had a driving assessment and reversed blindside onto bay, my observation was how do you know how far back the end of the trailer is from the bay, do you simply get out and check? this could apply to reversing in most places.
If it's a loading bay with a dock ramp just keep reversing slowly till you touch it. If it is a bay without a ramp reverse till you think you are about right then get out and have a look. Practice will make perfect and you will learn what point to look at
Thanks for the video
Sorry, what you mean by jack knife? ty
Amazing video....
Trying to learn this while still driving a rigid it’s bloody confusin lol
The over hang and the trailer headboard is what im aware of most...
Why dont you have more truck and trailer setups in the UK? I mean drawbar dolly steer trailers.
Very good
Going through this at the moment. Felt like an utter failure last week on first go. Doesn’t help with trainer shouting at you