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

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

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.

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

Set up is free whether you are purchasing one course licence or a hundred course licences.