When Alley docking What should you do first?
If you are asked to alley dock, you should first pull past the alley and stop your vehicle in a position that is parallel to the outer boundary. From there, you should back your vehicle entirely into the alley parking area. Your vehicle should be parked in a straight position within the boundaries of the parking space.
How do I park alley docking?
- First pole in line with your shoulder (on the mark) turn once (360′) to the left.
- Second pole in line with your shoulder (on the mark) turn again (360′) to the left.
- See 3 poles (on a straight line) in the driver side mirror and turn twice to the right (ie. straighten wheels)
What is straight backing?
Straight backing is the foundation for all other backing maneuvers. Make sure you can straight back before moving on to the other maneuvers. Pull forward ahead of the cones. Make sure the rear of the trailer is past the front of the box. When straight backing, watch BOTH mirrors.
What’s the best way to do alley docking?
Becoming an expert at the maneuver takes experience, patience and lots of repetition. Position the tractor-trailer so that the target of the alley docking maneuver is on driver’s side. Although alley docking is possible from either side, doing it from the left side of the rig is preferable to backing from the blind, or right, side.
Can a tractor trailer do an alley docking?
Alley docking a tractor-trailer can be difficult for a new driver to learn and sometimes frustrating for instructors to teach. Becoming an expert at the maneuver takes experience, patience and lots of repetition.
Which is better Alley docking or blind side backing?
Although alley docking is possible from either side, doing it from the left side of the rig is preferable to backing from the blind, or right, side. Blind-side backing, especially using a road tractor with a sleeper, is next to impossible for most drivers.