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Parallel Parking

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by truckin916, Sep 23, 2007.

  1. Sep 23, 2007 #1
    truckin916

    truckin916 Medium Load Member

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    Hi all,
    Just graduated from my CDL school, got my license and can nail the parallel parking every time. Here is what I need to know.
    Like I said, I can hit the parallel parking but I've been doing it all along with a 28 foot trailer. I'm heading to training with my company and am sure I'll be tested on the parallel park with a 53' trailer.
    what is the best way to setup for the maneuver with a 53 footer?
    any links to diagrams etc is appreciated.

    thx.
     
    truckin916, Sep 23, 2007
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  3. Sep 23, 2007 #2
    goforce

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    Never had to park parallel with any company yet.

    alan
     
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  4. Sep 23, 2007 #3
    Pete_379X

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    I haven't much either myself. Just in a few tight packed rest areas. Never with shipping/receiving though.
     
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  5. Sep 23, 2007 #4
    Etosha

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    I often have to parallel park as its the only kerb parking available for me to park the tractor/trailer and walk into the shipper/receiver to find out where they need me to be.
    Usually I back the trailer into the space until the tires are close to the kerb. Then, if there is space behind the trailer, I will let the truck follow the trailer in, if not, I will pull ahead and correct.
    Basically, I would imagine that its the same as a 28', just larger. However, I have always found it easier to do things with a 53' than the smaller trailers.
    Good luck!
     
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  7. Sep 23, 2007 #5
    curtislyn

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    Can't remember the last time I ever had to park like that...i am always looking for the easy parking.
     
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  8. Sep 23, 2007 #6
    Etosha

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    You're lucky! Some places I have to park blocks away, and still have to parallel park!
     
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  9. Sep 23, 2007 #7
    rockee

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    916, any parking you do with a 53 will be twice as easy than a 28 footer. I kinda doubt you will even be tested on parking like that hiring on with a new company unless they have lots of accounts where its strictly parallel
     
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  10. Sep 24, 2007 #8
    truckin916

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    Okay I appreciate all the info guys!

    I wonder why DMV even tests on it but I guess it's good to know in the event you ever have to do it.

    Our school taught us a weird way of doing it with a 28'er. But you're right I'll probably not have to do it for my employer...probably just an alley dock type of back up. I've been backing with a 28' travel trailer for years and it really helped me a lot in school. Personally I think the longer it is the easier it is....

    thanks again everyone!
     
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