Interactive CDL backing simulator
Master the articulation.
Pass the backing exam.
Build the muscle memory before you climb into the cab. Learn reverse counter-steering, how to catch the trailer before it jackknifes, and how to place a 53-foot trailer through six standard CDL maneuvers, with zero risk.
Free to play. No account.
What you'll learn
THE ROUTE TO A CLEAN RUN
Learn it. Feel it. Get it right.
Start with the controls. Build a rhythm.
Then take the coach out of the equation.
Start with an easy one.
The first drill is a simple forward stop. Learn to steer, move and brake with a clear target in front of you.
Coach Dot for the tricky part.
Thirty years on the road, now she runs the yard. Follow her steering cues and switch between overhead, yard, window, and seat views to understand where your trailer is going.
Turn practice into progress.
Pass to unlock the next drill. Review your replay, try again, and push your score toward 10,000.
SIX DRILLS. ONE RIG.
From your first stop
to the tightest dock.
Pass each drill to unlock the next one.
Your unlocks and best scores stay saved in this browser.
START SIMPLE
↑Forward Stop
Find your pace. Stop the bumper in the box.
BUILD CONTROL
↓Straight Back
Keep the trailer aligned as you ease backward.
WATCH YOUR TRAILER
↰Forward Offset
Change lanes without cutting the corner.
THINK IN REVERSE
↲Reverse Offset
Back into the adjacent lane and straighten out.
MAKE THE TURN
↳Wide Dock
Work through a 90-degree backing maneuver.
REFINE YOUR PRECISION
⇥Alley Dock
The narrower alley. A smaller margin for error.
BEFORE YOU CLIMB IN
A few things to know.
Do I need to know how to drive a truck?
No. A short setup screen shows you the controls, and the first drill is a simple forward stop. Coach Dot tells you when and which way to turn until you are ready to go solo.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes. Your phone gets touch controls automatically: hold the on-screen pedals and swipe the steering track under the wheel. On a keyboard, use the arrow keys to drive and steer. The setup flow shows you the controls before you start.
Does this use official CDL test scoring?
No. This is a practice game with its own dimensions, physics and scoring. It is not an official test simulator or a substitute for instruction and practice in a real vehicle.
Can I study for the written permit test here?
Yes. The permit practice test covers the three California Class A knowledge tests (General Knowledge, Air Brakes and Combination Vehicles), with explanations for every answer and a drill for the questions you miss.
Will my progress be saved?
Your completed drills, best scores and preferences are stored in this browser when local storage is available. They do not sync between devices. Clearing browser data removes them.
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Take the wheel.
Start small. You have room to learn.