For me it’s not that Hayley has grasped the fundamentals, or that she has a superb ability to get the messages across. Many people possibly have those attributes, for me it’s that she has taken the time, a great deal of time to do this that I love and appreciate. Many thanks Hayley.

For anyone that's nervous about reversing just remember 99% of truck driving is going forwards.greeting from the Netherlands

The driving test doesn't cover reversing as much as it should, you only learn once you're on your own. Some great tips in this video. It seems impossible at first but it becomes soooooo much easier 😁

You’ve got the making of a good driving instructor.

I mean this from the bottom of my heart, nobody is better than Hayley when it comes to explaining how to drive, reverse or any technique or type of trick. Hayley is just the best. It's as simple as that. There maybe better tutors than her but nobody is better than her when it comes to explaining. Hayley, if you're reading my comment then i would like to tell you I'm your biggest fan and nobody appreciates you more than me. You are a very nice person and very helpful. I managed to pass in January but haven't been lucky enough to find a job. Your vidoes helped a lot.

Best advice I can offer is ...A little at the front does a lot at the back just give it time to react, It will go. And as always GET OUT AND LOOK, no one wants an accident. Dont feel ashamed if it doesnt go right first time . Im 24 years in and still have days when i think my god where am i going . Ignore the prying eyes of other drivers that you think are judging you they were all there at one point.

As someone who teaches people to do this I will point them in the direction of your video. Your previous career as a teacher shows through, relaxed easy to absorb and based on your experiences. Maybe in the future when you are looking for a move in the industry, a job as a commercial vehicle instructor would be of interest to you. 👍

Must comment again, as a former driving instructor in cars, the explanations of why its going wrong ie leaving the steering on too long,over correcting etc,is bang on, we all learn from our mistakes, exceptional knowledge for your experience 👏 hayley, im far better at reversing after one weeks experience thanks to you

From an old tired and REtired driver from the US. You are correct Miss Hayley. The set up is 80% of the back in process. Then just following the trailer in with the tractor is easier! Good job! Todd Konoske the retired trucker.

Hi Hayley! Ive just completed my first day HGV driving (going from a car straight to artic) and the reversing has really blown my mind. All the issues/mistakes you raised are what I experienced today and I came away quite frustrated. Thank you for being so great at carefully explaining these manoeuvres. Fingers crossed I can take them with me tomorrow and going forward. ❤

What an absolutely first class video!!!!! I have had my HGV 1 for a very long time and still need to take shunts now and again BUT your video is fantastic for experienced drivers as well as new entrants....Very very well done and thank you for sharing👍👍👍👍👍

Hayley, Spot on! Sound advice, very helpful. Have a great weekend.

Hayley I just wanted to say a huge thank you for this video. I had 2 days practicing my reversing and couldn't get my head around it. I watched your video last night, had my reversing test today on the third day of practicing and passed first time thanks to your tips and explaining. Thank you again. Hopefully pass the practical test next week. :)

Nice Vlog Hayley. I use to use the mid axle to guide me. Great explanation. The worst thing as a new driver is reversing off a busy road. The test learns you the basics. When you get sent somewhere with a sharp reverse on a busy road it is a nightmare. People are impatient and it will stress you out. You will sweat LOL. We all went through that phase. Matter of practice. Small urban rear steer trailers are another story. Also The new LST long semi trailers with rear steer. I loved them. Longer but a dream to drive once you get it. Ended my days shunting. I hate drivers who stand and laugh at some new driver struggling. I have helped many in the yard when I had the time. Your teaching skills shine through. Respect. Deady well what can I say.

Morning Hayley. What a lovely video sharing your experiences on reversing an artic lorry 🚛 Your previous job as a teacher has shon through on this video as your soft voice helps to listen to you 🤩 Great tips for newbies 👍🏻 Shame Deady didn’t do helping videos instead of ranting and raving 🤔 But that’s his channel for the boys lol 😆 Keep the excellent videos coming Hayley. Cheers Stevie 😍

Very good information about reverse 👍 I start my first driving semi trailer on my own this weekend, this video help me get more confident. Thank Hayley!

Keep watching these videos, got my first lesson this Thursday, passed my hazard, theory and cpc a few weeks ago and just been waiting for a weeks holiday to do my lessons and test. These videos are really helpful.

What an excellent vlog. Hayley's very good at demonstrating things and explaining them. A couple of months ago one of our trainers told me that the biggest mistake new drivers make with artics is over steering, and here it is, perfectly explained and demonstrated. I shall watch this again a few times before I take my Class 1, early in 2022 hopefully. I would never have guessed Hayley had been a school teacher, the thought wouldn't have crossed my mind. 😂😉 I would think her lessons must have been quite interesting, even for non scientific brains like mine. But teaching's loss is our gain. Keep it up Hayley. 👍

That was excellent. My dad taught me, his favourite expression is “Stop waving the unit around like a flag” and “ Don’t turn the steering wheel”. Basically as you have said get the trailer going in the right direction at the start, and take the lock off as you go backwards. One other tip if you have oversteered, pull forward a little bit, dont pull the trailer all the way out, and have another bite at it.

Excellent, just what I needed. Thank you

Great vid , not just for newbies .. we all need reminders from time to time . Dready is a pongo fool

Excellent Hayley, clear and concise I am sure that a lot of people will benefit from watching this video💚 *Unlike how I learned in an old yard driving a clapped out Seddon (no power steering} a short trailer and no guidance other than laughter from the mechanics.😫

Having done a 2 week course to pass my class one and 2 start of this year I can honestly say I've learned more watching your videos than I did on the actual driving course. I think you would make a great instruction at a driving school .

Hayley..!! You must have heard my cries 🤩👍🏻....Brilliant video and has helped me get a better understanding

Very kind of you to do this for new guys!.. Stay safe!

I'm Larry from Indiana and I just want to tell you that you are a amazing teacher. You have a gift. Great communicator.

The way you express your driving knowledge is amazing. Thank you!

hayley very nice i am almost familiar with the truck without driving just watching your videos.

Yet another brilliant video Hayley. Keep them coming! Stay safe.

I passed my CE around the same time as you Hayley and I can totally relate as I was making hard work of the simplest reversing from over cooking it lol. I'm getting better now simply because I'm taking my time which allows me to correct myself easier. Brilliant tips btw and I'm sure you'll be a great instructor with your patience. Happy belated birthday too 🎂👌

I passed my CE (i.e. Truck+trailer in Holland) drivers exame with more luck than knowledge and will start working as a truck driver within a few days. I am very nervouse where my reversing will bring me. However your video has boosted somehow my convidence or at least made me think that… ok, it will be difficult but i will get it done. THANKS!

Really good video, very well explained, its just a shame you didn't get it out 4 weeks ago so I could use it when I first passed, lol. I'm still new to driving class 1 but I found a better way to approach steering that may be useful for some people. Drive the truck, not the trailer. I stopped trying to turn the trailer, and started thinking about where the unit needs to be to influence the trailer, remember you're steering a truck that's pushing a trailer, your not steering the trailer. As soon as I started thinking like this I stopped having to think about which way to turn the wheel, because it was the same as driving a class 2 or car. This also helped me learn when to take off the steering, because I was focused on the unit just as much as the trailer. Luckily I figured this out on day 2 of my training, so have never needed to learn the rules you mentioned, although my instructor tried to teach them to me, but since then I have never had to think about which way to turn the wheel, it was just natural. which made the whole process a lot easier.

Again, a brilliant video from you Hayley. The best on YT !

Hayley for instructor. If all Instructors explaine like you we never will have be so scare to reverse.Thank you so mutch

Well I think you covered that subject pretty darn well. Plenty of examples in the classroom and out. I bet it's a really tricky subject to try and explain hence so many different methods handed down from driver to driver. I think this should help a lot of new drivers. It will offer them more information, another drivers perspective, and I think the fact we all learn slightly differently will help with that pool of advice that people can use as reference material. Your live demo really explains where I was going wrong on my driver evaluation and how I massively oversteered. I also wasn't aware of the delay from turning the wheel to the trailer moving, this now explains so much as to where I messed up. I was making the mistake of transferring the steering wheel movement from my car to an artic with disastrous results....... and the cat just vanished at 07:24 !!! magic cat

Hi Hayley I've watched loads of your videos and they have helped so much. Thanks for your service x

That is a very well put together video Hayley, I am sure many drivers will take a lot of benefit from your very informative description of how to reverse a trailer, well done 👍 👏

Been looking forward to this tutorial from the day you passed class 1 👌🏽 Brilliant at as always. Thank you so much for all the tips 🚛❤

Wish I'd seen this yesterday, would be delivering parcels tonight. Couldn't get it on that bay between two trailers for love nor money in that distribution centre, plus my test time for the job was midnight, think I drew the short straw there. Thanks Hayley gonna ring and ask for another go at it 👍

Watched a few of your videos recently to help with my class c&e test, which I passed today 👍🏼very helpful thank you for the time you take to help others out 😁

I passed my class test three weeks ago. Last week was my first class one job with the agency and I was spoiled with a new Scania V8, which was an absolute joy to drive. Flatbed with heavy site metal supports. Also rear steering axle on the trailer, all brand new to me. I ended up in a housing estate twice looking for the site and I can assure you all, take your time and you WILL reverse it and have the trailer going exactly where you want it. Also sharp bends, just go for it and you'll be amazed what you can get it around, definitely easier than a rigid. After debating if i wanted to drive class 2 (which i do enjoy) or class 1 I definitely want to do class 1. Seeing that trailer follow you around is so cool. I also drove a pick up with a triple axle trailer and what a pain in the arse that was, way more difficult to reverse!! Although after a day of it be prepared to drive your car home still thinking you have a trailer hanging off the back 😂😂

I wish I watched this video 2 years ago. Thanks for the great tips Hayley 😃

Morning Hayley. Love the use of that model truck in the VT there despite the cat's paw somewhat getting in the way. I used to buy those scale model artics apparently, I used to have them from what was Woolworths at just £2.99 each. By the way, I understand that you share the same birthday as I do. Anyway, love ya Hayley, local girl made good.

Thanks for sharing your explanation of your reversing your trailer. I'm not a trucker but I tow a 23 foot caravan and a similar set of rules. You do talk in a common sense way and I do love your videos. Following from Sydney Australia.

Got my test in 3 hours time. Perfect timing and a great video to wake up to! Thanks again Hayley.

Thank you sweet yes really helpful I’m starting my new class 1 job Monday and a little anxious about the reversing so ye awesome thank you👍

I was doing the same mistakes at the beginning and I wanted to get to the bay in the first attempt- most of the time it was a disaster:) I felt soooo embarrassed and I was crying in the cab later on:) Now it's been a 3 years- reversing is a different story but I must admit- I'm struggling sometimes- when reversing on services or blind side. You are a really good driver - shame I wasn't that calm- that would save my hair (turned grey:))). good luck with everything Hayley!!!

Greetings from American truckers. Glad I found your channel.

Thank you once again for great video. As an agency driver i dont get enough class 1 work to be proficient so yr videos are extremely helpful. Ive watched this one 3 times & made notes in prep for a class 1 job today. I did jackknife while manouvering but managed to sort it thanks to hearing yr calm voice in my head. Thank you so much for all the work you've done and best wishes for yr career as an hgv instructor.

Thank you so much, Hayley, your videos make it so clear and easy. I'm headed to do my artic training. I'm a bus driver, and you made me pass my PCV reverse maneuver so easily by just following tips and tricks from this video. 2 years later.

Brilliant video. You make it so clear and it's perfect for new drivers. Thanks!

as a new pass I've been struggling with reversing into bays and getting the truck set up correctly. your demonstration using this toy has be been brilliant. thankyou.

Thanks Hayley your videos are a real help looking forward to putting your advise to good use 👍

clear explanation of what people find the hardest part of artic driving , surprisingly something like ETS2 can be quite a good learning tool as regards the way artic's move & reverse

Thank you Hayley for all your hints and tips - they are certainly helping me with the start of my HGV driving

As a new pass in my first HGV role this video is solid gold, so incredibly helpful & informative. Thank you Hayley for taking some of the mystery out of the dark art of reversing.

"Artics are weird" - best comment ever :) Seriously though, great video Hayley, keep up the great work !

You're the best Hayley. Thanks for all your hard work in putting the videos together.

Great advice a usual Hayley, you're a gem.

Well done Hayley another first class video

Great one Hayley, Keep up the great work and I think you will have no issues achieving your objects within the industry. Good luck for the future and I will be following you in this journey for sure.

Excellent…Application,explanation and demonstration…

Really helpful video and great instruction. The use of the model lorry is genius. Thank you.

Ha ha.....love this......looks like you did what I've done, pinched your nephews toys to practice reversing......at least we know what to get you for Christmas ;-) Keep up the good work

It all experience ,timing, positioning and knowing your trailer reversing behaviour good luck haley your a wee gem .. 💎

Thank you teacher Hayley...Have A great weekend

Excellent and so helpful. Clearly explained with well-chosen examples. Thanks, Hayley.

Thankyou for this Hayley it's brilliant, you've put such a lot of work into producing this. Fantastic

thank you for this video. you have made it so clear and easy to understand. Really appreciate the time you've put on it. thank you

Ain't a trucker but I can see you got very good tips for someone new with no much experience under they belt. Loved it

Excellent tutorial Hayley, Great camera work. Great vlog, thanks for sharing. Best regards from the Black Country.

Great vid Hayley. Nice to see you doing so well with the reversing now and bet you’re feeling more confident these days. Some good points nicely explained; keep up the good work 😀

Great video Hayley, well done, you've nailed it! Time to do one on 'blind side' reversing now, sometimes we have to....

Superb editing job, as well as explaining and the backing up itself !!. I never heard that tip to use (as a reminder) 1 hand for the trailer to bend and the other to get it straight again. So much clearer than the old "counter steering", I always loose my way doing it and have to think what the counter direction is. Thank you for this tip. Love from Canada.

Nicely explained :) definitely will help when I’m driving

Some great tips for new drivers Hayley….you’re coming on really well 👌

Great example and a top bit of teaching keep up the top tips.

More kudos to you Hayley, you are such an amazing instructor. Each time i watch your video i learn more new tuck ticks and tips. Thanks for the time taken and a great deal of time to do a an inspiring video that i love, i appreciate. God bless you always and your family.

Wow, this is just what needed to see. I passed my class 1 9 months ago and having never driven one since then, i have an assessment in the morning for a job. This has helped so much! Thank you

Very helpful as a new driver, much appreciated Hayley.

Hi Hayley, I haven`t driven an artic for over six years and I`m just returning to it even though I have 9 years experience I`m very rusty, in particular the dreaded reversing! I have to say your tips are excellent many thanks from a fellow Black Country trucker.

Great video Hayley, you will be a great instructor. 👍

You are by far the best best Artic teacher I had!

I’m 34yrs on the road many thanks for helping out both new and old drivers with your easy going way of teaching. I’m sure you could have a successful hgv driving school 👍🏼 🛻

Excellent, clear and concise, you should do lots more of these, lots of new drivers will benefit from this.

Thanks alot,I've learnt alot from this tutorial..keep it up..am a new HGV lad but far away in Africa.

One of the best video I saw ever about class 1 reversing. I highly recommend it to all new drivers. It’s really clear and detailed. Thank you so much.

I’ve been driving rigids for 5 year and I’m with a new company that’s going to pay for my class 1 this month. I’ve been dreading the reversing as it looks insane on some of the bays we go to but this video has really Helped me calm my nerves a bit thank you. Also without sounding misogynistic I find that a woman’s perspective much more informative that a males - I’ve watched a few videos with males and it’s a ‘bing bang bong there it goes easy’ type where as yours you are willing to admit you’re not the best driver and show helpful tips rather than expecting people to know everything so thank you

This is one of best...if not the best reversing videos! Many thanks! ❤ I'm going to start my course in a week and this definitely help me!

Hi, Ive been shunting trailers around the yard for a few years, love my job and I'm currently halfway through doing my test, don't think I will struggle too much but your videos are great, helped me loads!!!!!

What a brilliant video Hayley of the mysteries of reversing made simple. I have no doubt your future is in the Driver Instructor role using your education teaching skills and calm reassuring attitude towards trainees. I think you have found something in life that will offer you job satisfaction. Well done Hayley and thank you for all your interesting video content.

I want to thank you, I passed class 1 in Feb, started a class 2 job in may and got an opportunity to get some class 1 experience with my employer. I was bricking it about the reverse in the customers site and watching this video the night before helped me massively. Thumbs up and a subscribe for you and again MASSIVE THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!!

Brilliant video! Best I have seen! As a new driver I was struggling with this and your tips have really helped me! Thank you

Well done Hayley nail on the head

Amazing vid for someone just starting out. Sure this will be the goto video for anyone coming into the industry and maybe take some of the fear out of reversing. A lot of effort gone into this. Thank You 👏😉

Thank you soooooo much I’m really finding all your videos very helpful. Keep up the great work.

Great video.Thanks for making the time and sharing.

Hi Haley, total respect, many thanks for taking the time to explain from a new drivers view. I wish you were around when I took my test in 85. I now drive in Canada where there is lots of space lol. I recall with fear the tight yards back in the UK where setup is so important 😁

Thank you so much, since I started following ur tips I have improved a lot in my reversing.

My tip: Ignore the armchair experts. I have come from rigids once and then came back into the industry after 18 years teaching. Both times my rusty reversing skills were mocked by warehouse staff that don't even have any kind of licence other than car. The other drivers were fine and just said nothing or offered a bit of constructive advice. It will take time, a sunny day is one thing, but doing blindsides without space at night in heavy rain will test you even more. Another tip: To reverse in a straight line turn the wheel towards the mirror that the trailer is in.