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- Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:14 pm
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Hi. First time on steel coils. The straps cover the weight and I've tried to brace the front but just wondering if
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Re: Hi. First time on steel coils. The straps cover the weight and I've tried to brace the front but just wondering if
No matter the load. I always have a two foot length of wood that will go through the ratchet handle to give more leverage. You’ll be surprised how just a couple more clicks make the straps tighter.
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 10:20 am
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Is it 2 or 3 hour enough for reversing exercise before going for test?
- Replies: 29
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Re: Is it 2 or 3 hour enough for reversing exercise before going for test?
this is exactly how I "passed" the reversing exercise last year, (stickers on trailer and rear wheel arch.) Plus if you over steer, you can take a shunt then just guide it in. cool. I have been driving class 1 for 15 month's now and done a whopping mistake. It still happens even after a y...
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 10:19 am
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Is it 2 or 3 hour enough for reversing exercise before going for test?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2026
Re: Is it 2 or 3 hour enough for reversing exercise before going for test?
The reversing exercise can be cheated as the training center puts stickers on the trailer. But slow it down take your time. I got told full lock right till u see the sticker on the trailer then full lock left. When your osf wheel goes to the line follow it till u and the trailer are straight. Back ...
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 10:17 am
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Is it 2 or 3 hour enough for reversing exercise before going for test?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2026
Re: Is it 2 or 3 hour enough for reversing exercise before going for test?
The reversing exercise can be cheated as the training center puts stickers on the trailer. But slow it down take your time. I got told full lock right till u see the sticker on the trailer then full lock left. When your osf wheel goes to the line follow it till u and the trailer are straight. Back a...
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:58 am
- Forum: Transport managers | General discussions
- Topic: Could someone shed some light on this please. What I need to do and what legislation it is.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 316
Re: Could someone shed some light on this please. What I need to do and what legislation it is.
I heard years ago it was six months
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:11 am
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: Hi I am wanting to do my hgv licence can anyone give me any information, any information would be grateful thanks
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1038
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:02 am
- Forum: HGV truck drivers | General discussions
- Topic: What area of truck driving is better to get into if you want a semi decent work life balance?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 1115
Re: What area of truck driving is better to get into if you want a semi decent work life balance?
Hung up my HGV keys. Doing foster caring, best job in the world. 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and loving it.