First Day Behind Wheel

So today we got behind the wheel for the first time. Once i figured out what wheel i was looking at durring straight line backing i kicked butt. When we started serpentien it kicked my butt. Anyone else have trouble with it?

I think it's natural to have a hard time at first. You're trying to move the trailer in a Way that doesn't seem right. I mean you turn right to go left. Doesn't make much sense does it. Don't worry though once you get the hang of knowing how to really control the trailer it will get easier. Just remember you're driving the trailer not the tractor. Don't let the trailer get to the point that you can't recover with a small turn of the wheel. You'll be surprised how much action you'll get from just the smallest movment of the wheel.

Hang in there though it does get better!

Easiest way to straight line back is to keep both tandems in your mirrors.If you lose them steer toward the side in which you see them.If you wait until your trailer is close to the cones you will need too much input and probably hit some cones with your steer or drive tires. Don't forget to counter steer for a moment to straighten your tractor or you will be tracking incorrectly in the other direction. Use all your available space when doing the serpentine,and again dont forget to counter steer to straighten the tractor and trailer. Takes practice.