Trailer reversing skills and explanations mainly include the following key steps and precautions:
Preparation before departure: Before reversing, make sure there are no obstacles behind, put the car in reverse gear and turn on the turn signal to indicate that you are ready to reverse.
Calibrate reference points: Find the fixed points that the vehicle needs to refer to during reversing, such as the center of the rear of the vehicle or the position of the dump column.
Observe the rear: Use the rearview mirror and rear window to observe the rear situation, and pay attention to the existence of blind spots.
Slow start: Lightly press the clutch with your right foot, slowly release the brake, and let the vehicle drive slowly.
Left and right observation: During reversing, constantly observe the distance between the vehicle position and obstacles, and adjust the steering wheel angle to maintain the correct position.
Use side mirrors: Observe the distance between the vehicle and the roadside through the side mirrors, and adjust the steering wheel angle if necessary.
Normal steering: Keep the direction of the steering wheel consistent with the movement trajectory of the rear of the vehicle to avoid oversteering or understeering.
Judge the distance: Judge the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle through reference points and experience to ensure safety.
Parking: After reaching the destination or reversing, stop the vehicle in time and pull up the handbrake.
Get familiar with the vehicle: Understand the performance parameters, operating devices and precautions of the trailer, especially the braking system, steering system and suspension system.
Observe the surrounding environment: Carefully observe the road conditions, traffic signals, pedestrians and other vehicles before reversing to ensure safety.
Plan the reversing route: Plan the reversing route in advance according to the size and weight of the cargo to reduce unnecessary adjustments.
Use auxiliary equipment: The trailer is usually equipped with a reversing radar or camera to help observe the situation behind. When using it, keep an appropriate distance.
Control the speed: When reversing, control the speed, neither too fast nor too slow, to ensure safety and control the stability of the vehicle.
Cooperate with the co-pilot: If conditions permit, ask the co-pilot to assist in observing the surrounding situation to ensure the safety and smoothness of the reversing process.
Stop and check at the right time: Stop and check the stability and binding of the cargo at the right time during the reversing process, and make timely adjustments and handle abnormalities.
Keep calm: Stay calm when encountering emergencies, take decisive measures to ensure safety.
