Daniel cain 44,848 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 Always good to add another 'feather' to ones cap Kevin....plenty of work out there,rates aren't the best,but its honest work....and will come with a few perks Im sure 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 4,243 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 The railway put me through my HGV so I could drive road railers it’s an intense test and a lot to keep it going medical, certification of proficiency etc but it’s a good ticket to have be assertive on the test do not clip a curb and think of pedestrians cyclist etc. I also operated crane and grab lorries the amount of private jobs you get offered when people know you drive and operate a grab is unreal swimming pools patios rubbish endless, good luck. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomburras 2,729 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 I did mine recently straight to Class 1 and then changed career to be a hgv driver. Best thing iv ever done the peace and freedom is great. You get to see some awsome countryside and travel the country. Can be tough sleeping in laybys tho. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 8 hours ago, lurcherman 887 said: Mines 5 days four hours a day then test at the end. The theory seems mainly common sense to be fair I’ve whizzed through it. Hazard perception might be bit different though. Mine was a 2 week course. The test was from the DVLA centre in Cardiff back to St Athan via the back roads without any mistakes at all, Then came the Theory test, then the reversing test, Around 40% of us passed first time, Then we went on to do a trailer test, Then Hiab, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 22,300 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 6 minutes ago, paulus said: Mine was a 2 week course. The test was from the DVLA centre in Cardiff back to St Athan via the back roads without any mistakes at all, Then came the Theory test, then the reversing test, Around 40% of us passed first time, Then we went on to do a trailer test, Then Hiab, Why do they make you wear the hijab once you have passed all your tests? Muslim company? Countries gone mad 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 9 minutes ago, DIDO.1 said: Why do they make you wear the hijab once you have passed all your tests? Muslim company? Countries gone mad You need to go to specsavers Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dazmac 40 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 I've had my hgv class 2 about 16 years now. I started driving about 25ish years ago on the 7.5 tonners now I'm on an eight wheel tipper. I used to love it,now I'd pack in tomorrow if I could, it's not a healthy lifestyle long hours sitting gives me lots of back knee etc problems. One thing with an hgv licence you'll always find work. I'd go for you're class 1 you've got more choice than just class 2. Rigid trucks you're just a bigger van driver lots of handball or pallet network jobs for class 2 driving. We've got grabs at work some of the places they get trucks into is crazy,back streets in Sunderland and Gosforth are a nightmare. Truck driving is something you'll either love or hate it's that type of job. Good luck whatever you decide 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 25,812 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 2 minutes ago, Dazmac said: ,back streets in Sunderland Back lanes in mill field, pallion, Southwick and the town centre. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,061 Posted July 6 Author Report Share Posted July 6 Passed 3 parts to theory have show me tell me next week then train and practical. That cpc was tricky had to go back and take it again failed first time 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 27,804 Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 29 minutes ago, lurcherman 887 said: Passed 3 parts to theory have show me tell me next week then train and practical. That cpc was tricky had to go back and take it again failed first time Dunce lol 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 6,488 Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 35 minutes ago, Greyman said: Dunce lol Cruel! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 6,488 Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Bloody canal boat almost gave me a aneurism! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,061 Posted July 6 Author Report Share Posted July 6 52 minutes ago, Greyman said: Dunce lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 25,812 Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 1 hour ago, lurcherman 887 said: Passed 3 parts to theory have show me tell me next week then train and practical. That cpc was tricky had to go back and take it again failed first time Congrats what’s your plans once your fully qualified? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 6,488 Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 1 minute ago, mackem said: Congrats what’s your plans once your fully qualified? Get a prius and become an uber driver ? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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