How To Reverse A Semi Trailer - Trailer Reversing - Heavy Combination

In this video, Luke Watson explains how to reverse a tractor and trailer around a corner. Reversing a semi-trailer around a left corner and right corner is an important truck driving skill and Luke explains how to reverse a trailer in a simple and easy way. In this video, one of Luke Watson's students is practising reversing a Nissan UD truck and trailer around a corner and Luke talks us through it. ~ ~ ~ If you found this video helpful - you can gift LUKE WATSON with a donation or buy him a coffee: https://bmc.link/lukewatson https://donate.stripe.com/dR6dSx1Hj40... ~ ~ ~ Key Points: Reverse the vehicle around a corner as if reversing into a loading bay. The manoeuvre can be conducted in a left or right-hand direction. The manoeuvre should be commenced from a position parallel to and within 2m of the left road edge or kerb. At the completion of the exercise, the vehicle should be parallel to and within 2m of the edge or kerb. The applicant should be given two attempts to successfully reverse the vehicle around a corner. In each attempt, two reverse movements and one forward movement is allowed. The forward movement for left and right reverse can be as far as the edge or kerb. This exercise should be done predominantly using the mirrors when observing to the rear. An occasional glance over the shoulder is allowed. Reversing exercise requirements (class HC) Reverse the vehicle in a straight line over a distance of between 40-50m. The manoeuvre should be commenced from a position parallel to and within 2m from the left road edge or kerb. At the completion of the exercise the vehicle should be parallel to and within 2m of the edge or kerb. The applicant should be given two attempts to successfully reverse the vehicle. In each attempt one correction is allowed. This exercise should be undertaken predominantly using the mirrors when observing to the rear. An occasional glance over the shoulder is allowed.