Backing with door open

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by orangepicker, Jun 19, 2014.

  1. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    yup, open door peek around and look.
     
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    realsupatrucka Road Train Member

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    I see guys tgat do it with the stacks on the kw or petes....but I just roll down my window and back up
     
  3. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    I do it and I drive a Volvo... Its just my style... Or what I feel comfortable doing...
     
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    rockee Road Train Member

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    It don't matter if you if you open your door, lean out the window, sing a little Willie Nelson or whatever. As long as you can get it where you want it without hitting anything it's all good.
     
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    rockstar_nj Medium Load Member

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    And without falling out. That's even more embarrassing than crashing
     
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    A21CAV Road Train Member

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    I open the window and poke my head out so I don't have to listen to the CB rambozos bagging on the Swift driver backing up. When I started many years ago new drivers got to be the yard ape for six months before going on the road and that muscle memory came back when I started driving again. I land where I want 80% of the time without any pull ups which tends to stop the CB chatter so I can ask if anyone would like backing instructions.