So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour in this very cool DAF, which is near new and very... energetic? I think its an 480hp XF Artic tractor unit that's had the wheel base lengthened and had a box put on the back,
Anyway the first few minutes were exciting? Lol
Just touching the throttle this beast lurched forward taking me off guard, and we started bouncing, and we'll this started somewhat of a feedback loop being sat on a cushion of air and my foot bouncing on and off the throttle lol eventually I did find my footing so to speak and the rest of the drive went well.
Brand new truck is quite the difference from the old beat up trainers from the HGV schools.
Have anyone else had a similar situation? And what was your reaction and how did you remedy it?
Anyway the first few minutes were exciting? Lol
Just touching the throttle this beast lurched forward taking me off guard, and we started bouncing, and we'll this started somewhat of a feedback loop being sat on a cushion of air and my foot bouncing on and off the throttle lol eventually I did find my footing so to speak and the rest of the drive went well.
Brand new truck is quite the difference from the old beat up trainers from the HGV schools.
Have anyone else had a similar situation? And what was your reaction and how did you remedy it?
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
Turn the bounce down on the seat helps
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
That's dafs for you horrible handling bag of crap with a big silly cab that feels more like a boat.
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
Wait till you get a trailer on it. Won't be so energetic then
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
I learnt and drove trucks with drum brakes to start with. 1st time I drove a truck with disc brakes I nearly headbutted the windscreen
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
yeah it's not a nice progressive pedal like discs, more like “nothing, nothing, nothing, woah there we go"Jonarie34 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:03 pmI’ve had to take a drum braked scania out today. Nearly myself coming up to the first roundabout outside the yard!
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
yep and by that time your arse is off the seat cause you trying to push the pedal thro the floor!Romeodo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:03 pmyeah it's not a nice progressive pedal like discs, more like “nothing, nothing, nothing, woah there we go"
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
I'm sure I had a dream like this before...
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
Reminds me of that first day behind the wheel of a car as a learner. Clutch control was a mystery yet to be understood.
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
Your wasted in this industry! You should be writing a book (lots of different shades of)"the beast lurched forward".
Well done glad you had a good assessment drive.
Well done glad you had a good assessment drive.
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
Yep, the story reminds me of a story I heard.
it, stopped with a jerk, the jerk got out and I got in
it, stopped with a jerk, the jerk got out and I got in
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
Had this on my first day on my lesson in a DAF then they changed me into a Merc just as I got use to the throttle going up a bumpy hill like a numbly my instructor was laughing he’s nuts off and said everyone does that up this hill
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
Perhaps try resting your foot on the floor and rolling it onto the throttle, works if you have big feet, don’t know about those with smaller feet. Also make sure you can still hit the brake pedal if required
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
I had this when i was at training school and i lowered the seat prob solved
Re: So 5 weeks on from obtaining my Class 2 licence, I had a job interview today, and they let me run out for half hour
Just stiffen the seat so u dont bounce!! Plus u wont fk ur knees or hips!!
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