THE HARDEST CDL SKILL MADE SIMPLE: STRAIGHT BACKING 🚛✅ Ask any new CDL student what freaks them out the most, and 9 times out of 10 it’s backing up a tractor trailer straight. It looks impossible at first… but here’s the secret: turn toward the trailer. 👉 See the trailer in your right mirror? Turn right. 👉 See it in your left mirror? Turn left. 👉 Keep it steady, keep it simple — and you’ll lock it in. At Driving Academy, we take the “scariest” CDL maneuvers and break them down until they’re

How to Position Your Truck for Backing (CDL Test Tips) CDL Skills Test: How to Set Up for Straight Line Backing (Step-by-Step) 🚛 Learning how to set up your truck for a successful backing maneuver is key to passing your CDL road test, and staying safe on the job! 💪 In this clip, we break down exactly how to position your truck before backing up: 1️⃣ Pull up to the cone slowly, keep your mirror lined up just behind it. 2️⃣ Adjust your angle until your truck is almost parallel to your parking sp