CDL Training: Parallel Parking

Katlaw shows you how to properly perform the parallel parking maneuver in a semi tractor trailer in this step-by-step tutorial. Prepare for your CDL Skills Test by utilizing these best practice methods for parallel parking a semi. This CDL training video breaks down each portion of the parallel parking maneuver using proper terminology.

[elijahgibran]

For those people that are worried about parallel, offset back, alley dock, etc., I have a little advice. I tested yesterday morning, passed first try. I honestly didn't think I was where I needed to be to pass. When practicing in the yard, I sucked at keeping that truck in the cones and felt like everyone else was getting it and I just couldn't. The day and night before I tested was absolutely the most stressful 36 hours of my life. I was so spun, my anxiety was causing me physical pain. Tried to get my instructor to postpone my testing date, but he said everyone in class had to test the same day.
Morning of testing, got to DMV and calmed down. I realized that at that point, there was nothing left to worry about. I was as ready as I was gonna be and stressing about things would add zero benefit, only detriment. I breezed through ABS and Pre-Trip, because I'd studied and knew it well. Got out on the pad at DMV and nailed every skill, accruing zero points. That tractor trailer seemed to slip in, right where I needed it to go. Had a couple hiccups on the road, but ended up passing. I definitely feel a big sense of accomplishment, as anybody who sticks it out and persists will, not if but when they pass.
I'm not gonna tell anybody not to stress or have anxiety about your road/skills test, it isn't realistic. Know your pre-trip and ABS front to back, go out there and just do your best. Even if you don't pass immediately, don't let your mind spin out of control because it isn't the end of the world. Just go back and work on whatever you need to. If I can do it, anybody can. Best of luck to everyone pursuing their CDL.

[chopperc]

Thanks for posting... I was doing great on parallels until the week of my test then i couldn't seem to get them for the life of me. This video helped refresh my memory... Got my CDL last Thursday!

[scottjones]

For me, for some reason, this was the simplest manuever. Got blindside parallel on my test and nailed it ! Haven't done it since though, lol.

[ernestosandoval]

For this exercise there is 5 steps. First keep your tractor and trailer straight.. Then align the trailer to the first cone about 3 feet away from trailer tire. Then make a hard right look for second landing gear leg on your mirror. After that hard left to straight the tractor and trailer. Once straight backup until you see 2nd cone edge. G.o.a.l. after is aligned. and straight.hard left until you see 2nd landing gear. Now hard right to straight the tractor and trailer. Once straight. Boom you inside the box. G.o.a.l to make any final adjustments. Remember those 5 steps Hope it will help you.

[yoyomartines]

Thank
Today I passed my test!
All thanks to this video. I payed for a driving school but they didn't show me how to park. I literally parked for the first during the test, I was able to pull it off thanks to you!

[martinezwright]

This was right on time!! I test tomorrow and have been on this channel constantly since I’ve been in weekend class!! You are appreciated.!!

[shawnpa]

You explain things very carefully. Nice video.

[sainfortable]

I recently pass my test, and I wanna thank you guys your videos really help.

[heelkick]

Ahhh! I got my class B with tanker endorsement about a year ago I remember a lot about my pre trips so nothing to worry about there, I have also been driving for a while now probably about a month, and today was my second day practicing my maneuvers. I’ll be scheduling my road test for my class A soon.

[ArmijoLee]

I’m in California and this video helped me pass my maneuvers thank you

[blacksnakesofwisconsin]

Hey Katlaw, you guys showed me how to pass this. My "teacher " told me to google it when i asked him, so i did, thanks yall.

[avisl]

This help me to pass my maneuvers test in Tx...got my cdl class!

[gatitojurado]

Thanks God and you guy’s have helped me a lot and I passed my cdl test thanks you 🙏🏻

[jorgeduran]

Best comment I’ve read in a long time! Good energy goes a long way. 👍

[ModestReviews]

Very helpful! Appreciate you taking the time to post this video!!

[danielhendy]

Thanks for this video it was a great help in me passing the backing test!!!

[bigrigremy]

We was all Stressed for the road test I literally froze up😂 But knowing how to back up a Semi- tractor truck in 4 weeks is unrealistic esp. if your in a big class! And the instructors know that, so Thank God when i did freeze up they told me to turn left turn right until i got it in there! And half of the was Asshole but the help get them cdl's 🎉 3 years later 45 state cover i-40 ryder

[sdcstudio]

Perfect video...about to start learning now at school. Appreciate it.

[Iammrstclair]

In my years of driving I have only had to parallel park once. They don’t even train or test for it where I live. Though it was the easiest back I’ve ever done. 90 degree or 45 degree is what I use every time. If you can do those to, you should be set!

[Staticsun]

I found the karate kid method works to remember parallel. 😄 For drivers side parallel you begin with Wax off to start backing. I kept going the wrong direction and not remembering which way to turn to finish. I was able to think about parallel parking in this way. The finishing move for drivers side parallel is Wax on. For passenger side parallel its opposite. May sound stupid, but it worked for me.