blindsided backing

blind sided backing

blindsided backing is one of the most challenging parts of backing up.  As noted in my previous blogs semi's have many blind spots. This is very evident when blind side backing.  Blind side backing means the driver is predominately looking down the right side of the truck while going in reverse. They can only see what is in the mirrors. One cannot look out the back or side windows because there are none in a semi.  To get an idea of what this could be like, get into your car and block the back windows along with all the windows on the right side, except for the one in front.

If you were backing to the left side, the driver can open up their window and hang their head out and look down the side of the trailer.  This allows for a much better visual of what is going on.