Backing And Alley

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Jason B.'s Comment
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Anyone have tips and tricks on the backing off set alley dont have to parallel Here thankss

BK's Comment
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Anyone have tips and tricks on the backing off set alley dont have to parallel Here thankss

Jason Give us a little more info on where you are with your training and what backing instruction you are currently getting. If you do this, then you can be given better advice.

Jason B.'s Comment
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I have no experience backing any kind of trailor all i know is left is right, right is left on the steerinwheel

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Anyone have tips and tricks on the backing off set alley dont have to parallel Here thankss

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Jason Give us a little more info on where you are with your training and what backing instruction you are currently getting. If you do this, then you can be given better advice.

Old School's Comment
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Are you trying to do this on your own? We highly recommend getting professional training. You're going to need a 160 hour training certificate when you start trying to find a job.

Robsteeler's Comment
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For one you don't have to think backwards if that's confusing you. Grab the BOTTOM of the wheel and move it in the direction you want the trailer to move.

Jason B.'s Comment
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Im joning mclroy truck lines may 8th jist trying to prep take in all information and tripping they are going to be more focus on my backing and lane controll since i already have learners premit have expreince shifting and down Shifting

Are you trying to do this on your own? We highly recommend getting professional training. You're going to need a 160 hour training certificate when you start trying to find a job.

Scott D.'s Comment
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Tips and tricks? practice and practice, add some more practice. backing skills is a time developed skill. i was lucky to start on tractors and equipment on the farm so i just have a natural knack for backing up after 20+ years of doing it. but in the last month it pushed my levels the first few days and i can put a 53' just about anywhere i want it. indiana doesnt require the alley for the cdl test.. but i was bored at school and told the instructers to challenge me. i got a narrow alley (think europe) then a 6 cone serpentine.

TLRD just practice.. im sure there is at least 50 videos on youtube

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Scott D.'s Comment
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Im joning mclroy truck lines may 8th jist trying to prep take in all information and tripping they are going to be more focus on my backing and lane controll since i already have learners premit have expreince shifting and down Shifting

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Are you trying to do this on your own? We highly recommend getting professional training. You're going to need a 160 hour training certificate when you start trying to find a job.

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i know this company very well... if you only have your permit... your going to driving school right off the bat and then them.

Old School's Comment
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McElroy is a great place to start.

I recommend not even trying to figure backing out until you get into their training program. They will show you how they want you to do it for the test. Then you'll have to relearn it for the real world. Backing is learned through repetition. It may take you a year to feel confident with it. Don't worry about it now. You don't want to get some bad habits or ideas in your head before you get into the training. They aren't going to throw you out if you can't back a truck up when you arrive.

Everything you learn about trucking is in incremental steps. Relax. They will be a great help to you as you're getting started.

PackRat's Comment
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You’re overthinking things a bit. You need to learn to back a trailer the way that McElroy wants it performed. Don’t worry about it now, and don’t go there with any bad habits you will need to un-learn. You’ll be fine!

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