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Truck and trailer reversing and jackknifing
How to expertly reverse a truck and trailer in multiple scenarios
$39 +GST per person ($44.85)
Truck and trailer reversing and jackknifing
How to expertly reverse a truck and trailer in multiple scenarios
Reversing with a trailer or reversing a B-train is a skill useful for every class 5 driver, especially those working in quarries, logging, stock transport and linehaul. Drivers that struggle with this skill waste valuable time and can risk damaging the truck; 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
- Truck and trailer reversing doesn't often get taught as part of a class 5 course, so acquiring the skills becomes difficult
- 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 truck up for the most risk-free reversing path
- Reversing in a straight line
- Reversing around a corner
- Serpentine reversing
- Jackknifing and lazy jackknifing
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Who is this course for?
- Class 4 drivers looking to make the step up to class 5
- Drivers who have only driven a semitrailer and want to get other types of work
- Yard team
- Supervisors
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FAQs
What happens when you pass the course? You get a certificate of completion.
What training does this complement? Trailer coupling 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.
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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 truck and trailer to practice
- You will need a computer, smartphone or tablet with internet access to take the theory training
$39 +GST per person ($44.85)
Course provided by
TR Driver Training
TR Driver Training and DT Driver Training are New Zealand's largest suppliers of vehicle and machinery training and instruction
Training modules
Truck and trailer reversing training modules
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Truck and trailer drivers often have to reverse long distances. Here's why you should do this course.6 minutes
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Guidance on proper mirror setup and systematic site assessment (using a "look up, out, and down" approach) before attempting any reversing manoeuvres5 minutes
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The three steps to success every time.6 minutes
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the fundamental differences between reversing a truck-and-trailer versus a semitrailer combination, how the steering inputs affect trailer movement, plus step-by-step guidance for straight-line reversing manoeuvres.3 minutes
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Various strategies for reversing into spaces that require turning, using practical examples to demonstrate U-turn approaches versus straight-line alternatives5 minutes
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How to move your truck to the left or right without changing which direction you are facing2 minutes
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How to execute this manoeuvre with a tipper truck, including tipping both bins.4 minutes
Truck and trailer reversing and jackknifing
How to expertly reverse a truck and trailer in multiple scenarios
$39 +GST per person ($44.85)