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by Pabler
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
Replies: 115
Views: 1128

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.
by Pabler
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
Views: 2026

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...
by Pabler
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 ...
by Pabler
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...
by Pabler
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.

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