How to Parallel Park a Tractor With a Trailer

Trailers add another layer of difficulty to parallel parking a tractor.

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Given the proper instruction, most people who can drive a car can park a tractor in reverse. Throw a trailer into the mix and it can be enough to leave even veteran drivers in a state of frustration. Sometimes the only way to park a tractor with a trailer is by parallel parking, which presents its own particular problems. Knowing how to properly visualize the process and adjust for the movement of both the tractor and trailer can help make parallel parking a tractor with a trailer a bit easier.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 1
   Drive the tractor alongside the spot where you wish to park. Stop when the rear end of the trailer aligns with the front end of the spot.
   
2. 2
   Turn the tractor's steering wheel hard to the left and reverse.
   
3. 3
   Stop when the trailer is pointing approximately 45 degrees to the parking spot.
   
4. 4
   Turn the tractor's steering wheel hard to the right and reverse until the trailer is almost parallel in the parking spot.
   
5. 5
   Turn the tractor's steering wheel hard to the left and reverse, gradually turning the wheel back toward center position until the tractor is also parallel in the parking spot.