Blind Side. Sight Side Parallel
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The music may not be to everyone's liking (I strongly suggest mute...but that's just me) but this video shows a great technique for blind side and can also be used on sight side.
Video: How To Parallel Park A Semi
APU:
Auxiliary Power Unit
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.
I live in Massachusetts we have one of the hardest dmv test for u cdl im sure u guys know this so im about 5 weekends out of 10 dont I've learned all the maneuvers I've been told im doing really good on the road I've got a handle of the ally dock lane change and straight back but i can't seem to get blind side and sight side parellel park does anyone have any pointers on this?
Hi spencer,
I'm also from Massachusetts and I got my CDL A back in August 2014, So all the maneuvers are still a bit fresh in my mind. The key for me to learn parallel parking was to use the cones as reference that's how I was taught It's hard to explain with words. I think will be easier for you if you watch some videos or others practicing those maneuvers at school, or ask the instructors the keys to nail it. Good luck!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
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I live in Massachusetts we have one of the hardest dmv test for u cdl im sure u guys know this so im about 5 weekends out of 10 dont I've learned all the maneuvers I've been told im doing really good on the road I've got a handle of the ally dock lane change and straight back but i can't seem to get blind side and sight side parellel park does anyone have any pointers on this?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.