ETS 2 Struggles

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Hey guys, I bought ETS 2 a few days ago and it's a nice game. Did some driving, didn't kill anyone but then I reached my destination and my question after failing a few times was: how do I park this b*tch.  

 

Anyone know any good guides or vids explaining how to park trailers in ETS 2. Still haven't found a good one on YT that helps me wrap my head around the whole idea of it. Or maybe you care to explain it to me?

 

Thanks! I wanna stop doing it wrong and pressing enter like a pussy.

[ZacDaMan72]

[xox]

I just press enter instead of attempt to park.

 

Oh yeah, and poking your head out of the window helps to park or reverse.

[JAKEBAB]

I find it easiest to reverse in 3rd person view and with only 2 back wheels instead of 8 or whatever the options are.

[AlwaysFSX]

Steer opposite in the direction you want the trailer to go. Identify with the back of the trailer to maneuver it.

[ZacDaMan72]

I just look in the mirror... If you turn left, the trailer will go right and vice versa as @AlwaysFSX has explained. Good luck!

[Shaqo_Wyn]

I just look in the mirror... If you turn left, the trailer will go right and vice versa as @AlwaysFSX has explained. Good luck!

 

Yes, that bit is clear but how much I turn left or right seems to be the problem. Also is this in all cases or when your truck and the trailer are aligned? Because sometimes the trailer doesn't do what I want it to do even when I'm providing the IMO correct input. Oh well, I guess it's just practices makes perfect. I did get a few trailers in today.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Thanks for the help guys!

[Imabigmac]

Why back it up? If you get close enough can skip parking, with a loss of 40xp though. Unless it's ets 2 multiplayer, then it has to be parked.

[ZacDaMan72]

Yes, that bit is clear but how much I turn left or right seems to be the problem. Also is this in all cases or when your truck and the trailer are aligned? Because sometimes the trailer doesn't do what I want it to do even when I'm providing the IMO correct input. Oh well, I guess it's just practices makes perfect. I did get a few trailers in today.

I'll record a commentary video and put it here just for you

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Why back it up? If you get close enough can skip parking, with a loss of 40xp though. Unless it's ets 2 multiplayer, then it has to be parked.

 

I like simulators. I also like playing them as realistically as possible. That's why I wanna park em, even if it's not a big loss to press enter. I also use turns signals, drive at the speed limit and all that other good stuff.

 

I'm starting to get the hang of it now reversing in the cockpit. I parked successfully in 4/5 of the jobs I took yesterday. 

[Shaqo_Wyn]

I'll record a commentary video and put it here just for you

 

Awesome!   Zac you DaMan!

[Imabigmac]

I like simulators. I also like playing them as realistically as possible. That's why I wanna park em, even if it's not a big loss to press enter. I also use turns signals, drive at the speed limit and all that other good stuff.

 

I'm starting to get the hang of it now reversing in the cockpit. I parked successfully in 4/5 of the jobs I took yesterday. 

I drive from the cab, with a driving wheel and use signals, stop at intersections, look both ways. But there two things I don't do 1. follow speed limits 2. back up to park if unless I have to.