Features

Below is a summary of the main features provided by each of the available versions of <<reversemytrailer .

Bird's Eye View

This view gives an overhead view of the scene. Vehicle and trailers are transparent, showing the positions and angles of all wheels.

This view clearly shows how the steering angle affects the trailer direction of travel.

Driving Mirror Views

These provide a realistic view of the reversing operation as seen from the driving position. You can easily switch between left and right mirrors at any time while reversing is in progress.

If the auto mirror feature is enabled, the simulator will automatically try to select the most useful mirror view at any given point in the manoeuvre.

There is also a multi-view option that allows both reversing mirrors and front window to be viewed at the same time.

Observer View

This view provides a good overview of the scene layout. It is particularly useful to watch autopilot demostrations of how to perform each manoeuvre.

Trailer View

This shows the scene from a view point fixed above and behind the trailer, looking forwards. You may find it helpful if you are used to playing computer driving games.

Vehicles and Scenes

It is possible to select from a range of towing vehicles and trailers, each of which have different turning characteristics.

A range of scenes are available which offer different manoeuvres, including the B+E reversing test.

Autopilot and Guidance

In autopilot driving mode, steering is controlled by the simulator. You can set the vehicles moving in reverse and the simulator will demonstrate how to complete whichever manoeuvre is selected.

In guidance mode, the simulator calculates the appropriate steering to be applied at any moment and displays this as 'steer left/steer right' instructions on a visual indicator. It's then up to you to try to follow the instructions using the steering control.

The mobile versions of the app currently also have a trial audio guidance feature available. For more details, click here.

Trailer Direction Indicators

This feature provides an alternative to the Guidance feature.

When enabled, indicators in the form of coloured lines are displayed on either side of the trailer. These show the predicted direction of travel of the trailer for any given steering position.

Unlike the Guidance feature, no 'steer right/ steer left' instructions are issued as the indicators are not linked to the selected manoeuvre.

You simply adjust your steering so that the indicators point in the direction you wish to go.

Route Recording

This feature records your route as you carry out a reversing manoeuvre.

Recording begins automatically when you start reversing and stops when the manoeuvre is successfully completed. If you stop or drive forwards, the recording is paused automatically.

When the recording is complete you can see an analysis of how well you did, including a score based on factors such as how closely you managed to follow the suggested approach route and how well you controlled your steering.

The analysis page also displays a diagram of your route overlaid on the suggested route.

You can view any of your previous recordings to allow you to see your progress. A High Scores table is also maintained online so you can see how your scores compare to others!

Tutorial

The built-in tutorial uses a series of animated diagrams to explain the principles behind reversing a trailer.

Mirror Surrounds

You can add mirror-shaped surrounds to the mirror views to make them look more like real mirrors.

For more details on mirror surrounds, please click here

Mirror Adjustment

The mirror views in <<reversemytrailer show the scene as it would appear in extended, convex towing mirrors. The angles and position of the mirrors are preset to appropriate values but these can be adjusted as required.

For more details on mirror adjustment, please click here

Steering Wheel Support

You can now use a racing wheel or game controller to control the vehicles in <<reversemytrailer .

As well as steering, if your controller has pedals you can use these to speed up and slow down. Buttons on your controller can be set to do other things like selecting different views or moving the vehicles back to the start position.

For details of how to set up your controller, please click here