As someone who went from car to class 1 reversing isn't easy and as a newly qualified I would recommend asking the company who has hired you if you can practice in their yard (you probably won't be able to do this however if you work through an agency). A large yard like in this video is fantastic and do as Raul does and use the space of the yard to try and get that trailer straight enough so you can just back it into the bay. There are also other yards around the country like ALDI supermarket yards who will say at the gatehouse "park it on bays 65 to 76.. if this is the case I recommend on approach (if you can) choose a bay that doesn't have other trailers around and get some practice in. All of these tips however are all well and good until you get to a tight yard.... and my tip for a tight yard is this.. drive past the empty bay and get that unit and trailer at an angle (like in the video) and then just aim for the space leading up to the bay... don't worry about getting the trailer lined up to the bay and correct first time just have it going into the space.. if you think you have put too much turn on it.. stop... shunt forward using as use as much space as possible in front of you and then you can back it in with a proper view of everything. My problem when I first started was trying it get it spot on first time and that approach is just unrealistic, frustrating and ultimately you will get the feeling you just can't do it... my other problem was when I was backing it in and I could see the trailer was going too far to the right and not going into the bay and so I used to try and reset the manouvre and start again when the trick is to just stop and push the unit and trailer as far forward as you can in a straight line and then back it in. With that approach you have created enough space in the tight yard to get the whole truck to go backwards in a straight line.

What are you talking about not being an instructor? We all learn so much just by watching you! Keep up the good work, dude!

That was really interesting. I'm often in awe at some of the maneuvers I see truck drivers doing so actually being in the cab and seeing it from the driver's angle was amazing for me. Thanks Raul and well done to all of you brilliant truckers out there 👍😍

I agree with Dankku. You would make an excellent instructor. I passed my Class 1/C+E when I was 21 in 1993, learned the hard way about reversing, and had I still been driving for a living would've approached each situation in the same way as you: get as straight as you can, use all the space available, take your time, get out and check if you're not sure ( I still did it after 25 yrs), f**k the impatient experts/consumers who can't wait 30 seconds for you to reverse on to the bay at their favourite discount store, watch the wheels (aka direction indicators), and don't be embarrassed if you make a hash of it. And, above all else, stay calm! Have you considered becoming an instructor?

You would honestly be a great instructor as you are calm and explain why you do your manoeuvres.

brilliant video taking my class C+E training and test soon currently doing CPC this really helped me understand when to start the procedure of turning for lining the trailer up for a bay

I think this will help me massively so so much for mot being an instructor! I'm a new pass and only done 2 shifts so far. I managed to get onto bays but I took loads of shunts and a bit of luck but I think this video and Hayleys will both help me out. We'll find out tonight 😂 Thanks Raul 👍

Spot on mate about being aware of rear end swing on UK and Euro trailers due to how far they set in the axles. Doesn't really exist on Aussie trailers as the axles are generally positioned right at the back.

Passed my Class 1 with Instep. That second reverse in the yard in widnes you done was a hard reverse. Even driving to the yard is a nightmare because of how bumpy the road is 😅

I did my 3a last Monday 👍🏻👍🏻 I can honestly say after doing my class 2 five years ago and having to do the reverse as well as the drive test in one day. Doing the 3a separately was so much easier and less stressful 👍🏻 great vlog 👍🏻

Hi Raul. Nice video! I’m a truck driver in Italy, speaking from experience that it is difficult to explain these manoeuvres without having hands in experience. However, once you have the idea, you can do it from then on.

What a really cool guy! Nice explanation and helps me loads, new pass back in March and not done any driving really due to the reversing issue but your video makes sense! Thank you

One of the best reversing help video. Essential, patient, clear.

Wish you had this video up in January last year.. on your lesson they only teach how to reverse around a corner here in Ireland 🇮🇪..I passed in April 21..then I had to learn as I go..I spent more time looking at the lines on bays and forget to open the doors ..I can honestly say now after 1 year driving that i feel comfortable..the trouble i found was i be doing different jobs each day tippers tankers to very tight farms..and trying to work out what the buttons do...I found out on a farm that you can't steer with diff lock on nearly put it in a ditch..Great video for all the new lads just starting out.

The best tutorial video I have seen so far. I am preparing for the course and exam and I am looking for tips. A very great view, I had the impression that I was sitting in the car.

I've just passed my class one in the UK this week and was looking for some more tips on reversing as in my test you don't get much practice! I took my test with a Bar and trailer so not that different to yours. I have found your videos very helpful and easy to understand and would like to say thank you for your help. Looking to start my driving journey again after a 3 year break from driving class two ridged and fed up with multi drop work (Pallet deliveries) to maybe doing container work as I've seen in your other video. A bit nervous of leaving the warehouse job I've had through the last 3 years and will be in touch with my old agency and see if I can land some of this type of work. Thanks again for your help. and keep the videos coming. 🙃 David

Top Man Raul..Fantastic advice buddy.Keep up the brilliant vids..I for one look forward to them even tho I've been driving 30+ years,its always good to see how a fellow driver does things 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤠

Great tips m8. Most will find the dealers most difficult when going for service.

I been driving now 6months and from the start I always watched u blogs learnt soo much thanks

Impressed. You are really good at showing how it's done. I'm a new pass and this helped alot. Thank you

I've been missing for a while, but this is another great one. Thanks Raul. I agree, you'd make a good instructor, but you can't stop making your videos mate.

Thanks Raul doing my training, this is very helpful 👍

Really helpful and your a skilled driver too. Thank you for the video.

I passed my class 1 in July 2022 I’ve done a bit of work but this company sent me on really hard runs on and it really knocked my confidence and haven’t drove since august but I really want to get back out there

Hi Paul I passed my test 01/07/22 and really appreciate watching your videos can’t wait to get out in the real world 👍

Just passed on Tuesday. It's dead tricky. Thanks for the video mate

Took me 3 months to do it confidently. Hated being anxious about turning up somewhere. Glad that's all gone 😂

Respect mate. Only just found your videos but very impressed. Cheers for the refresher it's exactly what I needed 👌

Great video...i have been a HGV articulated truck driver for 32 years...my tip is you can put all the steering lock on you want to get the trailer to react, the skill is knowing when to start taking the lock off.

Thanks brother you explained very very nicely and easy way thanks again

im currently on a street to wheels scheme for my class 1, im a amazed at some of the spaces that i will be reversing into when i have my license. i will be using single axle fridges

just passed class 1 reverse manoeuvre today ✌🏼 top videos, keep it up

Thank you for your patience like you say taking our time is the key, see you out there 😉,

I currently drive 22 plate class 2 Daf’s and this looks much easier! I find the steering so heavy on the Daf. Food for thought as I’m considering my class 1 one of these days. Helpful.

Thanks brother your way of explaining and your kindness thanks again you truly helplines new drivers like me😂

Nice Video Raul, been driving a while now just clicked out of curiosity, your tips are spot on, people will learn a lot from this! Nicely done Was this filmed on a Friday by any chance? If you know you Know 😂

Thanks Raul, been watching your videos for a while now ( the scania / renault reviews are comedy gold) you have inspired me to make a change and will be training for Class 1 soon through an apprenticeship. I will only drive Scania tho 😂

Lol you no how tight some morrison stores are salvage everywhere, great video and thats paradise a yard with so much space

Thanks for the vid bro that was very informative definitely one of the best demonstrations I’ve seen cheers

Just came across your channel , this was amazing video thanks , Ex truck driver , been over 10 years since drove proper

Have driven artics now for 45 years, worked as a yard shunter from the age of 13 would you believe? Reversing a 40 foot trailer is a doddle compared to reversing a small camping trailer behind a car onto a camping pitch first go 😢. Fact is, the longer the trailer, the easier it is. I kid you not. Gerry.

As sombody who will never drive a physical truck, this is will help me with playing ETS2, so will still be usefull :P Oh, and another thing to remember, I've known drivers who have hours of experience, and are amazing at bay parking mess it up on occasion.

Perfectly done. Be a truck instructor too.👏👏👏

Thank you for helping the newbies 😁

Great video. Very helpful 👍👍

Excellent video 👍

Morrisons Eurocentral....before the yard was full of deep holes 🤣 Nicely done on the reverses 👌

thank you raul.

Thanks for the upload. Nice video.

I like your videos and I've learned a canny bit from you. Like you said in the video I'm one of those going from a car to a artic lol start my lessons 22 july and test date is on the 29 😬 very excited but nervous

Foarte tare frate! Multam!

I passed my class 1 today. You’re video is brilliant.

This maybe useful for someone, you mentioned the swing of the trailer in your video and how close you can get to other parked trucks. The swing is greatest at the position the pin was when you began to turn so if nothing is in the space were the pin wad when you start to turn even on full lock pushing trailer backwards whilst unit goes forward you will not hit anything behind you.

Thanks! That was good instructions 👍🏻

I saw you at eXtra truck park and it was summer and afternoon, you were opposite me. I did a shoddy parking eventhough there was a lot of space. I saw you driving off and shouted after you but you were clearly on a 45 and off. Great video. Sorry you are not doing any ore videos! Good luck.

Thanks very much that’s really help full , please keep going waiting for new Video

Good video mate. Just passed my test and trying to understand trailer behaviour reversing 😂😂

Thank u so much for this 👍 u are great man

Great video, thanks mate 👍

Best video on internet 🎉❤

Thank you Raul.🙏

Nice reverse smooth and you good👍

Very skilled,you guys deserve a minimum hourly rate of £20.👍🌻

excellent video brother. really helpful. im a new pass and just had day 2 of a 3 day assessment and im struggling with reversing. done fine on test but real world is not as sterile ;)

Really helpful. Thank you sir

great video as always

Nice work Raul... sometimes the agency doesnt pay my wages so i always do a printout on the tacho to prove i was there...also , my agency holiday year runs december to january, but sometimes its tax year april to march....the feckers dont tell you...my tip is to agency drivers , always put in a holiday claim in start of december and start of march...or the greedy bastards will put it in their own pockets...you are the man!

7:13 -- THANK YOU! I always wondered When does a driver start turning the tractor, and How Much to turn it.

Great video 👍

Nice video, thanks!

Thank u for your advice it help me

Thank you so much how I wish someday will do it n much better.learnt alot from your video kudos bro👊

Raul big fan of the channel and just starting my HGV journey.....I would appreciate an updated video guide on how to earn the most money as your last video is many months old and would be good to give us an update on todays wages and how to earn the most. Much respect brother and see you on the road 🤘🤘🤘🤙🤙🤙

Great video....

Great video thank you.

Good video mate 👍🏽

Thanks for sharing

thank you for the video.

Great video bro

Thank you. I'm that person from a car to class 1 got my test next month

You make it look easy bud.. I had my first try doing reversing today.. fml I had a shock to the system xD

Nice ‘over speed’ warning on the tacho. Naughty. Second reverse

Thank you 👍👍

What a class man luv ya

Nice one Raul. I’m a new pass class 1 driver I’ve been class 2 for nearly 3 yeaRs now! Just bit nervous about the reversing and coupling up on my own lol!! Thanks for the reversing advice thou, will definitely come in handy 👍🏻

Nice. I've been driving them for 8 months now and I'm still wary of how close I'm getting to the lorry parked on the other side that you cant see. Just gotta watch the angle it's coming in and trust that it pulls that corner away as it straightenz

Gotta love the mirrors on Euro trucks. Driven MAN, Scania and DAF. Nice and big. Proper view. Now I'm in a Mack. Mirrors are useless.

Brilliant 💪

like the tight yard dock thanks

Also a little tip for anyone who is about to take the 3a test 👍🏻 do this one thing !! TALK OUT LOUD TO YOUR SELF !! say the words and don't be embarrassed ok it Will help you over ride what your eyes are seeing & your arm movements are doing ok. ( I e. Ok I want a full right a full right gives me a left trailer full right left trailer ! Ok I can see my trailer Mark ( stick tape guide on the headboard used for training) now I want a full left full left gives me a right trailer right trailer! Ok ride the yellow line ride the line right turns ect ) honestly it works because your eyes can't make sense of a right hand down and the trailer goes left !? So you need to over ride your sight and sense! Talking out loud really works 👍🏻

Multumesc.

Thank you so much sir

Great video but think another one is due. Since it’s been over a year regarding this topic. And if you decide to go ahead can you please explain more of the stering wheel. As it could be a great reminder and a new of useing the steering as people very

That yard is enormous 😀

God bless you !!!

Thank you sifuu

How to reverse a truck, Put it into reverse and aim where you want it. Just forward plan. Where there is no lines you can use the natural lines in the concrete, or follow previous tyre marks.

Are the lorry trailers like that of a flatbed trailers with a dolly on the front? I'm not sure of the correct term but with a standard trailer if I wanted to reverse to the left I would steer to the right, but with a dolly trailer I sort of have to reverse to the left, then compensate quite quickly and turn to the right before having to correct my movement to prevent jackknifing.

You got to think about the unit to.. Its easy to crash unit if you only focused on trailer.. You are moving unit so you have to be aware of surroundings of the unit...

Never expected to see Morrisons Eurocentral and one of my company’s trailers parked there @ 9:30