How to back a straight truck

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by GatoTrucker, Dec 15, 2016.

  1. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Yes or No Question: Do we need Scottied on this thread? YES or NO
     
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  3. Air Cooled

    Air Cooled Road Train Member

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    Same as a car dude. If your that worried try renting a small dump truck from United Rentals, Hertz Equipment or even Home Depot. Sometimes when I'm backing up my set of doubles off of a scale I wish I was in a bobtail...well ALMOST :)
     
  4. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    How do you know he's not here already? ;)
     
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  5. AModelCat

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    Just like backing up a car. Just no rearview mirror on the windshield. As long as you keep the truck between the lines/walls/posts/other vehicles, you're good to go. Also watch the front end as you turn. Last thing you wanna do is tag a dumpster or car with the front end. If you have any doubt, GOAL.
     
  6. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    You forgot to grab the 100' tape measure, to lay out the quarter crescent half-oblique. Literally impossible to back up without it.
     
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  7. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Chalk might help, you know like the kids driveway chalk.
     
  8. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    How many GOAL's are required in a Scottied maneuver?
     
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  9. AModelCat

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    Just keep your tires close to the curb as possible.
     
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  10. Dumdriver

    Dumdriver Road Train Member

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    Is this a serious question? I try to be positive at all times, but lately some of these threads make me feel like we're being perpetually trolled. Or I've totally lost my ability to decipher sarcasm.

    Either one is very disturbing. Lol
     
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  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    You can watch as many videos as you want but none of them won't help.You need to have someone train you.You need to get the feel of the truck.What you see on videos is nothing if you've never backed a trk.
     
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