farmer52 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Do they even teach reverse at " truck driving school" anymore?CDL test requires backing in straight line, backing into another lane, and backing into a loading dock. An optional backing test is parallel parking. Backing on a "test" course is easier than real world. That is why I want a short trailer but I have been told short trailers have their issues too. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30516-geez-not-again/page/2/#findComment-174718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 CDL test requires backing in straight line, backing into another lane, and backing into a loading dock. An optional backing test is parallel parking. Backing on a "test" course is easier than real world. That is why I want a short trailer but I have been told short trailers have their issues too.Believe it or not,the longer it is,the easier it is to back up,i can't back up one of those 20 foot containers to save my ass!....................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30516-geez-not-again/page/2/#findComment-174797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thats right longer is easier to back up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30516-geez-not-again/page/2/#findComment-174800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoClueJoe66 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Yea it's always fun trying to back up a little trailer...specially when the truck is longer than the trailer.. Quote This message was brought to you by Hargraves Potted Meat Product. Chopped full of "Peckers & Lips" since 1933 - John Boy & Billy Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30516-geez-not-again/page/2/#findComment-174802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 The trick is the truck being shorter than the trailer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30516-geez-not-again/page/2/#findComment-174864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 In my case the truck is long and the trailer is long. Rob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30516-geez-not-again/page/2/#findComment-174865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 The trick is the truck being shorter than the trailer.My MH has a short wheelbase so hopefully it will not be too difficult. Hopefully I will not have to back-up too often. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30516-geez-not-again/page/2/#findComment-174873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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