For truck drivers who are new to flatbed semi trailers, reversing is a difficult skill to learn. Usually, when reversing, the flatbed semi trailer and the tractor are traveling in opposite directions, and the trailer is generally very long, making it difficult to estimate the distance and angle. Shandong Yika Automobile Co., Ltd. has summarized some reversing skills for flatbed semi trailers for reference by truck drivers in need.
Flatbed semi trailers are reversed in the opposite direction, and drivers who are new to flatbed semi trailers need to adapt for a while. When reversing, you must master the position and direction of the vehicle and check the rearview mirror. If the trailer is long, or the terrain on site is complex and the field of vision is limited, it is best to have someone under the car to direct, so that it will be easier to operate.
●Master the basic methods and understand reversing skills
Before reversing, adjust the front and body of the vehicle, try to keep the front and trailer straight, or tilt the front to the side of the target parking space, and then operate according to the basic method: turn the steering wheel clockwise when reversing to the left, and turn the steering wheel counterclockwise when reversing to the right. Be careful not to turn the steering wheel to the limit at once. flatbed semi trailers also need to be corrected while reversing. If you can’t turn it at once, it’s best to move the car forward and then reverse it again.
When the parking space is on the right, the steering wheel should be turned to the left when reversing to see the gap between the right rear wheel and the road intersection. When you see the right rear wheel of the trailer enter the parking space, you need to turn the steering wheel faster at this time to get the body back to the right position as soon as possible, and pay attention to the left wheel of the trailer. When the body behind is about to be straightened, quickly turn the wheel back so that the body and the front of the car can turn straight. If it is still not straight, just readjust it.
● Focus and keep a calm mind
Knowing the basic method, the rest is practice, but you must pay attention to the following points at ordinary times:
1. Whether you are going forward or reversing, you must see the surrounding situation clearly. If the field of vision is limited, you can ask someone to help direct, but try to let the commander be in the field of vision, keep the distance between people and vehicles, and never follow the footsteps of Comrade Lei Feng.
2. Maintain a good mentality and be calm in any situation. If you can’t get it right in one go, it doesn’t matter if you get more. Even if someone urges you to honk, don’t be anxious. As a fellow driver, others will understand.
3. When reversing, you must observe carefully and slow down. Even if the old driver is skilled, don’t take it lightly. Because there are many accidents every year when reversing, don’t let carelessness harm yourself and others.
Driving a semi-trailer is a relatively hard and professional industry, and reversing requires even more technical skills. If you want to learn how to reverse well, it is far from enough to just know the principles and methods. You also need to practice diligently and ask the flatbed semi trailer master for advice. When you practice more, you will sum up the tricks and experience.
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