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How good are you at reversing a vehicle with a trailer attached?

I admit I've never tried it and suspect I'd be worse than useless. lol
I've just watched my neighbour across the street try 4 times (well I technically only witnessed 3) before he succeeded, after he knocked over his 3 wheelie garbage bins on his first attempt which alerted me. 🤭
Quizzical · 46-50, M
I tried it once at work... Bearing in mind I had not passed my test.

I managed to reverse the trailer into another work van, and THEN hit that van with the van I was in... that put paid to them let me drive anything for a while.

After a few months they asked me help help out and bring the forklift into the warehouse, and I managed to drive the tines through the side of the building.

🤦‍♂️
Zoranna · F
@Quizzical Yep, got to be philosophical about it I guess. Public transport there is 100% better than it is here.
Quizzical · 46-50, M
@Zoranna 100% of crap is still crap, lol
Zoranna · F
@Quizzical Hahaha Guess so.
I'm not good at it, glad it was only one time. I've seen some people have a problem parallel parking a compact car. ☺️
Zoranna · F
@softspokenman I'm not game to try. lol I can parallel park quite easily though so that's something. 😌
@Zoranna ☺️ 👍️
MissTaken · 36-40, F
Pretty good but then I did grow up on a farm and got plenty of practice 🙂
Zoranna · F
@MissTaken That's good. Yes, a lot of practice is needed I'd say. Sorry I missed this until now.
Ironicman · 56-60, M
It's hard. PS, I hope he's not going camping in the lockdown. Maybe he's using it to ship food supplies to his local community. If you see see a tent and and a camping stove going in phone 999. Good neighbourhood watch Zoranna. stay home, protect the NHS, save lives.
Zoranna · F
@Ironicman I'm Australian and we're not in lockdown ... yet. We've been requested to stay home, with lots of rules and fines in place for non-compliance of certain conditions, eg travelling outside one's own area, congregating in groups of more than 2 etc. No, no camping gear, lots of garden rubbish in his trailer but he came back with it so I presume the local tip was closed.
Zoranna · F
@Mandalorian Good for you! 👏
ArishMell · 70-79, M
I used to be reasonably good but that was years ago and so I'd be completely out of practice! The shorter the trailer the more difficult it is, too.
Zoranna · F
@ArishMell Is that right? I've no intention of ever trying. lol
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@Zoranna Yes. It's an effect of the tow-hitch being much further from the trailer's axle.

I had to renew my driving-licence recently when its 10 years ended. I have not examined it closely but I would not be surprised if they have omitted my authority to tow trailers and ride motorcycles, though I don't see myself ever needing them again.
Zoranna · F
@ArishMell We don't need a special licence to tow normal trailers but we do for motorcycles. I actually have a "Heavy Vehicle Driver's Licence" but I've never driven a truck, well I've moved one. lol I did drive a 22 seater bus occasionally and they're remarkably easy to drive.
Lostpoet · M
It's easy it's just everything is the opposite. If you want the trailer to right you have to spin the wheel left.
Zoranna · F
@Lostpoet So I believe. I'm just not game enough to try, have never had the need to actually.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@Zoranna What those who say "it's easy" tend to forget, is that they have had plenty of practice!
Zoranna · F
@ArishMell Yes, very true.
kaf9292 · 80-89, M
It is actually quite simple. I was a driver back in my younger days. It is similar to riding a bicycle in that once you learn it sticks with you.
Zoranna · F
@kaf9292 Simple ... once you know how. I've never tried nor ever really had a need to actually.
😂 well I am not sure I could even drive it forward, let alone reverse. I have fun neighbours like that too!
Zoranna · F
@WatercolourWildFlowers I'd be game to try it driving forward but definitely NOT in reverse. 🤣
iQuit · F
It's patience and focus.

🐿️ here at home I'm the reverse champ
Zoranna · F
@iQuit Good for you! I believe that, he was patient enough and I didn't hear him curse once. 😄
iQuit · F
@Zoranna😂 he's lucky his targets were plastic
Zoranna · F
@iQuit Yep, no damage done. 🤭
Chevy454 · 46-50, M
I’m pretty terrible
Zoranna · F
@Chevy454 I'm sure I would be too.
Shit.. I unhinge and push 😇
SW-User
Zoranna · F
@SW-User 👏 I'm definitely not.
Itchypants · M
If you want you trailer to go right when reversing, left hand down on the steering wheel,viza versa

 
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