Semitrailer reversing
Learn expert techniques for reversing a semitrailer
Reversing a semitrailer is a critical skill to pass your class 5 test, plus it's important to keep refreshing it when you are a professional driver.
25% of truck damage is caused while reversing because it's difficult to judge distance, and the blind spots are large.
Why do a trailer reversing online course?
- Learn the theory online, then take your smartphone out to the cab and put it into practice, minimising the risk of damage
- In a class 5 course, you won't get much time to practice the reversing manoeuvre, and you need to complete it to pass, so getting additional tips early on really helps
- Get tips and tricks from our experienced trainers.
What will you learn?
- The swept path, off-tracking and swing out
- Blind spots and how to minimise them
- Setting your semitrailer up for the most risk-free reversing path
- Reversing in a straight line
- Reversing around a corner
- Serpentine reversing
- Reversing up to a dock
- Reversing trailers with a steering rear axle
FAQs
What happens when you pass the course? You get a certificate of completion.
What training does this complement? Semitrailer reversing training is an excellent course to pair with Pre-trip inspection, Trailer coupling and uncoupling, and Heavy vehicle load security.
Is there any instructor-led training? This course is online-only, but we can help coordinate in-cab training for your drivers in selected locations.
Requirements
- You will need one course licence per person taking the course - you can't use one licence for multiple drivers
- It helps if you have access to a semitrailer to practice
- You will need a computer, smartphone or tablet with internet access to take the theory training
Set up is free whether you are purchasing one course licence or a hundred course licences.