Ask truck drivers how they learned to reverse articulated trucks and the vast majority will tell you they are self-taught(like myself). At first it seems you'll never get the hang of it but eventually you will do. The best place to practice would be a motorway services truck parking area on a Sunday morning when there's very little traffic about.
I used to be able to reverse no problem, but since I got my new car I can't get used to the c**p turning circle. Worse than an oil tanker. After having it 1 1/2 years I still misjudge reversing into my driveway which I do every day.(solo).
The advice I got off the site seems to have done the trick.I look in the mirror and turn the wheel the way I want the Back of the van to go. Have fitted a fork lift truck type steering knob bottom centre which helps too..
Best advice I can offer is get a toy car and caravan and practice with that. The newer ones are not nearly as good as the old matchbox ones I had as a kid though because they won't turn sharply enough. You could use a toy articulated lorry though the physics are the same.
I went on a Caravan Club course - it was fantastic - loads of practical experience, as well as all the theory. I would definitely recommend it. There were all sorts from total novices to people who had been towing for a while but could never reverse! We all had great fun too.
You get a big thick course handbook too, which is very useful. Also, the CC do a DVD called "Towing the line" which is good too.
One of the best tips I have is that if it all goes wrong, pull forward a little bit with the opposite lock on the car, then your reverse will be much easier.
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Topic: Reversing Tips
