Hi lads/ladies my first time out in an artic tomorrow night haven't driven or been near one since I passed in

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StevMega
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Hi lads/ladies my first time out in an artic tomorrow night haven't driven or been near one since I passed in

Post by StevMega »

Hi lads/ladies my first time out in an artic tomorrow night haven't driven or been near one since I passed in December slightly nervous but just gotta get on with it I guess any tips for a newbe much appreciated although I have 8 years experience on class 2
ianeese22
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Post by ianeese22 »

Above all, just take your time and don't be afraid to ask other drivers if your not sure about something. Reversing will come with practice. Good luck
StevMega
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ianeese22 wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 12:44 pm Above all, just take your time and don't be afraid to ask other drivers if your not sure about something. Reversing will come with practice. Good luck
thank you mate 👍
painfort44
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Yeah, stop worrying about it.
Relax and just do what you do in your rigid.
You've passed your test so are fully able to do it.
Just go enjoy it.
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Post by Jongentum »

painfort44 wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 12:44 pm Yeah, stop worrying about it.
Relax and just do what you do in your rigid.
You've passed your test so are fully able to do it.
Just go enjoy it.
don't do what you do in a rigid no get very far doing that 🤣🤣
painfort44
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Jongentum wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 12:45 pm
painfort44 wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 12:44 pm Yeah, stop worrying about it.
Relax and just do what you do in your rigid.
You've passed your test so are fully able to do it.
Just go enjoy it.
don't do what you do in a rigid no get very far doing that 🤣🤣
I meant just be a truck driver, don't freeze up and panic.
marexer40
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Post by marexer40 »

Just take your time m8 let all the heroes fly past blasting they're horns, better safe & late than never arriving 👌👌 best of luck
kevirugg07
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Post by kevirugg07 »

Don't allow yourself to get distracted when doing checks and coupling, if you are start again mate
And relax 👍
GlenNess
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Post by GlenNess »

Don’t worry your be fine I’m kinda new aswell my driver buddy i had at work told me not to rush take your time if In doubt get out and look and don’t be a c**t take a shunt plus he said if you don’t hit anything or anyone you’ve hade a good day
StevMega
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Cheers lads I'm sure I will be fine kinda can't wait to get in with it now
philArticles
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It was almost 2 years before I got in a bendy after my test. 2 years on a 4 and 8 wheeler. Just take your time, you got the skills, just let them develop
philArticles
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And don't be afraid to ask for help, tell people your new, we all had to start somewhere
DeaLummo
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Post by DeaLummo »

Many have given simple yet the very best advice. Slow and steady, gives you time to think and react if necessary. Always make sure you have safe spaces, think about all aspects of being able to bring your vehicle to a controlled stop if necessary. Don't pull in to other drivers safe space (a far too common occurrence these days). Reversing will come, it doesn't matter how many shunts you take, it matters how safely the task is completed. Good luck
bullpenBen
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Post by bullpenBen »

DeaLummo wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 12:55 pm Many have given simple yet the very best advice. Slow and steady, gives you time to think and react if necessary. Always make sure you have safe spaces, think about all aspects of being able to bring your vehicle to a controlled stop if necessary. Don't pull in to other drivers safe space (a far too common occurrence these days). Reversing will come, it doesn't matter how many shunts you take, it matters how safely the task is completed. Good luck
sound advice..👍
SeanGlitz
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You'll be fine, the only difference will be its loaded this time, and don't worry if you cock up a reverse, we all do...
MicSuper
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Post by MicSuper »

If not sure about a drop have a quick look on Google maps so your confident about getting in and out etc and like everyone said, take your time and don’t be rushed by anyone. Also check the dog clip if you’ve been away from the truck at any time, some right c*nts about. Good luck.
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Take your time and don't take short cuts, if you've got the room use it also don't be worried about getting out and check behind you when reversing
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remember you are the driver not anyone in an office chasing times, wherever you are going will still be there when you arrive
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Post by bedxonyse »

Yeah, the best advice you’ll ever get… DON’T BE A C*NT TAKE A SHUNT, trust me it’s saved me a lot of paperwork 😬😬
LeePitcher
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Post by LeePitcher »

Check pin, double check lines, legs number plate. Legs all the way up, when you go under the trailor just a little snatch to make sure it's locked in
NigMunde
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Post by NigMunde »

Take your time when doing manoeuvres, doesn’t
Matter how many shunts it takes and don’t get flustered if it doesn’t go to plan
gletonera31
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Deep breaths and big bollox, you'll be fine.
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Post by DespairDarr »

Radio off. Phone off. Slow and wide. Couple of hours and what you learned will be back and then you can relax a little and start learning for real.
kirbReptile
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Post by kirbReptile »

You’ll be alright just keep to the left get the front thru the rest will follow good luck
MacGold
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Post by MacGold »

I’ve been driving 5 months now. The best advice I can give is not to let yourself get stressed. People won’t remember how many shunts you take or how many times you get out to look. They will definitely remember seeing you hit something!
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Post by gareXann »

MacGold wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:10 pm I’ve been driving 5 months now. The best advice I can give is not to let yourself get stressed. People won’t remember how many shunts you take or how many times you get out to look. They will definitely remember seeing you hit something!
never a truer word spoken 😆
vincMadd
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Post by vincMadd »

If u have room use it...
If you don't...use it all..
That's what I was told 20 yrs ago...your in charge so drive to your satisfaction...watch out for cycling idiots and German branded cars..
PaCooled
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Post by PaCooled »

Slow and steady, take as much room as you need. When reversing, start to get any lock on you need once you're about to pass the middle axle on the trailer. Remember, the faster you turn that wheel, the faster that back end is going to swing round.
Helped me out loads when I was learning to reverse.
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Post by tempixco67 »

Remember GOAL get out and look
And a shunt costs nothing
And always on your mirrors, Just like you was trained to do
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Keep checking mirrors, take your time and try to relax, good luck
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Post by garePress »

Take your time enjoy it, if you need to put it in a bay somewhere and shunt it 20 times then do it, don't worry about what people think just do it safely and don't be afraid to ask someone to watch your back
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Post by nopNome »

Go wide when turning until you get a feel for it. Better to go too wide than put yourself up against the barrier or bollards. Make a habit of checking the dog clip every time you leave the vehicle. If anyone takes the mickey just think of them as idiots(which they probably are). Don't be afraid to ask
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Just take your time don’t let anybody rush or distract you the rest will come naturally 🤞
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Post by RyShades »

Take it easy. When it comes to reversing or negotiating on to the bay take your time and don’t be afraid to tell the staff that your new to all this. Enjoy being a member of the top 1% of elite pro drivers.
gelmentad56
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You’ll be fine just keep an eye on the mirrors
YeoSlayer
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Post by YeoSlayer »

B.L.A.C.K
Don’t lose your trailer on your first trip out.
hallCapo
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Post by hallCapo »

YeoSlayer wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:32 pm B.L.A.C.K
Don’t lose your trailer on your first trip out.
saw that the other in a RDC mmm.. legs down 🤬😡🤬😡
livmmenth09
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Post by livmmenth09 »

YeoSlayer wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:32 pm B.L.A.C.K
Don’t lose your trailer on your first trip out.
Could you expand a little please?
YeoSlayer
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livmmenth09 wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:34 pm
YeoSlayer wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:32 pm B.L.A.C.K
Don’t lose your trailer on your first trip out.
Could you expand a little please?
Brakes
Legs
Air
Clip
Kingpin
Or the reverse for coupling
livmmenth09
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Post by livmmenth09 »

YeoSlayer wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:35 pm
livmmenth09 wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:34 pm
YeoSlayer wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:32 pm B.L.A.C.K
Don’t lose your trailer on your first trip out.
Could you expand a little please?
Brakes
Legs
Air
Clip
Kingpin
Or the reverse for coupling
thanks. Been 10yrs since I drove a class 1.
livmmenth09
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Post by livmmenth09 »

YeoSlayer wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:35 pm
livmmenth09 wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:34 pm
YeoSlayer wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:32 pm B.L.A.C.K
Don’t lose your trailer on your first trip out.
Could you expand a little please?
Brakes
Legs
Air
Clip
Kingpin
Or the reverse for coupling
Don't fall back into class 2 mode, just remember mirrors mirrors mirrors
KellForb
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YeoSlayer wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:35 pm
livmmenth09 wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:34 pm
YeoSlayer wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:32 pm B.L.A.C.K
Don’t lose your trailer on your first trip out.
Could you expand a little please?
Brakes
Legs
Air
Clip
Kingpin
Or the reverse for coupling
on the cabs I learned it it was BLANK for the couple/ uncouple part of the test. Brakes. Legs. Air. Number plate. Kingpin.
What does the “clip” refer to?
racwden94
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Post by racwden94 »

KellForb wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:38 pm
YeoSlayer wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:35 pm
livmmenth09 wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:34 pm

Could you expand a little please?
Brakes
Legs
Air
Clip
Kingpin
Or the reverse for coupling
on the cabs I learned it it was BLANK for the couple/ uncouple part of the test. Brakes. Legs. Air. Number plate. Kingpin.
What does the “clip” refer to?
the clip is the dog clip you put into your kingpin release arm as an extra measure to stop it working itself loose
HalThere
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Post by HalThere »

I was away from truck driving in the 90’s and noughties as a computer engineer. Went back driving after 15 years and 5 redundancies. I was thrown in at the deep end in 2004. Let myself into the yard using the key under the flowerpot. Find the unit, then the trailer. Only to find 2 extra suzies that weren’t there from before. Managed to couple up and get the load delivered and back no dramas. I just took my time and thought about each step. Been out of it for 2 years now. But I don’t miss it.
sphingall
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HalThere wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:42 pm I was away from truck driving in the 90’s and noughties as a computer engineer. Went back driving after 15 years and 5 redundancies. I was thrown in at the deep end in 2004. Let myself into the yard using the key under the flowerpot. Find the unit, then the trailer. Only to find 2 extra suzies that weren’t there from before. Managed to couple up and get the load delivered and back no dramas. I just took my time and thought about each step. Been out of it for 2 years now. But I don’t miss it.
two extra?
AnguJan
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Double check everything
Petkersco
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Post by Petkersco »

Take your time. Not sure about anything then ask.
20 years in if I’ve never been to a particular store or collection I still ask someone who has as sat navs don’t have common sense.
I’d like to think they’d buddy you up with someone for a day or 2 especially if you have limited experience.
jasoFaso
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Post by jasoFaso »

Petkersco wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:44 pm Take your time. Not sure about anything then ask.
20 years in if I’ve never been to a particular store or collection I still ask someone who has as sat navs don’t have common sense.
I’d like to think they’d buddy you up with someone for a day or 2 especially if you have limited experience.
top advice that, was just about to comment similar, well done 👍
Petkersco
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jasoFaso wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:46 pm
Petkersco wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:44 pm Take your time. Not sure about anything then ask.
20 years in if I’ve never been to a particular store or collection I still ask someone who has as sat navs don’t have common sense.
I’d like to think they’d buddy you up with someone for a day or 2 especially if you have limited experience.
top advice that, was just about to comment similar, well done 👍
thanks.
StevMega
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Post by StevMega »

jasoFaso wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:46 pm
Petkersco wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:44 pm Take your time. Not sure about anything then ask.
20 years in if I’ve never been to a particular store or collection I still ask someone who has as sat navs don’t have common sense.
I’d like to think they’d buddy you up with someone for a day or 2 especially if you have limited experience.
top advice that, was just about to comment similar, well done 👍
trouble is I'm gunner be by myself as I'm agency and they just want the job done etc. but with all this really helpful advice I'm definitely feeling more confident about it
jasoFaso
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Post by jasoFaso »

StevMega wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:47 pm
jasoFaso wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:46 pm
Petkersco wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:44 pm Take your time. Not sure about anything then ask.
20 years in if I’ve never been to a particular store or collection I still ask someone who has as sat navs don’t have common sense.
I’d like to think they’d buddy you up with someone for a day or 2 especially if you have limited experience.
top advice that, was just about to comment similar, well done 👍
trouble is I'm gunner be by myself as I'm agency and they just want the job done etc. but with all this really helpful advice I'm definitely feeling more confident about it
most of my tales start with “an auld lad once told me”… Your only ever as good as your last fuck up! So don’t f**k up, take your time, don’t be rushed, if in doubt ask 😁
jasoFaso
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Post by jasoFaso »

StevMega wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:47 pm
jasoFaso wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:46 pm
Petkersco wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 1:44 pm Take your time. Not sure about anything then ask.
20 years in if I’ve never been to a particular store or collection I still ask someone who has as sat navs don’t have common sense.
I’d like to think they’d buddy you up with someone for a day or 2 especially if you have limited experience.
top advice that, was just about to comment similar, well done 👍
trouble is I'm gunner be by myself as I'm agency and they just want the job done etc. but with all this really helpful advice I'm definitely feeling more confident about it
It’s the small victories that count - like you & the truck coming home in one piece…😁
andtneter20
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Post by andtneter20 »

On a reverse. Starting point is your friend. Think about it before just diving in. If you can turn it round to avoid a blindside reverse. Turn it round !!!
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Post by HidWise »

Take your time, nothing wrong with getting out and having a look. Rather take an extra shunt than hit something. Good luck and hope it goes well fella
NormDay
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Post by NormDay »

Check your height yourself
LongBee
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Where you going so we can all avoid you 😂 only joking just take you’re time fella 🚚
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Post by laironic08 »

Don't be afraid to ask other drivers for help. Most will be only too pleased, and will tell you they all have difficult days after decades!
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Post by IanBuffy »

Like others say take your time and ask if not sure
I’m assuming when you say out tonight then you’re a night driver?
If so then take a break when you need one even if it’s only a 15 minute Power Nap 💤
thomWell
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Post by thomWell »

Take your time on taking corner’s Take them wide and Watch the corners take as much road as you think you need and watch the car’s coming up on your near side.
NoaReady
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Post by NoaReady »

Once again, take your time. In close 1/4s don't be shy to ask for a 2nd pair of eyes. Good luck out there.
layrantis45
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Post by layrantis45 »

Take your time, check check and check again. At deliveries ask how others do it. Relax... That's about it really. Stay safe
BuffChamp
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Post by BuffChamp »

Just remember go wide when turning left and always watch ur trailer wheels. Remember your height and go slow when reversing as it’s not a race. Avoid reversing on your blind side where possible. Go and turn around if you can to reverse on goo side. Just take your time and you will get the hang of it no problem. I’ve been driving artics 30 years and still love doing it. Good luck.
ogppesso11
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Re: Hi lads/ladies my first time out in an artic tomorrow night haven't driven or been near one since I passed in

Post by ogppesso11 »

Take your time. Make sure you know your route before you set out. A little preparation goes a long way.
DudLedger
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Re: Hi lads/ladies my first time out in an artic tomorrow night haven't driven or been near one since I passed in

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Slow and steady wins the race
aarOscar6
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Re: Hi lads/ladies my first time out in an artic tomorrow night haven't driven or been near one since I passed in

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Artic is easier than rigid. Much more manoeuvrable. Take your time, remember your training and you'll be fine..
DouDough
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Re: Hi lads/ladies my first time out in an artic tomorrow night haven't driven or been near one since I passed in

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As others have said if there's room use it and as an old boy once said to me you need 3 pairs of eyes one to watch the mirrors one to watch where your going and the other to close and wait for the bang
ChGlimmer
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Re: Hi lads/ladies my first time out in an artic tomorrow night haven't driven or been near one since I passed in

Post by ChGlimmer »

DouDough wrote: Wed May 10, 2023 2:08 pm As others have said if there's room use it and as an old boy once said to me you need 3 pairs of eyes one to watch the mirrors one to watch where your going and the other to close and wait for the bang
i like the last one 😂
MilTeenie
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Re: Hi lads/ladies my first time out in an artic tomorrow night haven't driven or been near one since I passed in

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Take your time don't overthink things u will be fine 🙂
robiCotton
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Re: Hi lads/ladies my first time out in an artic tomorrow night haven't driven or been near one since I passed in

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You'll be fine driver, just take your time, my main advice would be firstly to size up the situation you find yourself in, don't just drive into anywhere and expect that there is enough space to manouver ie get out. If your not sure don't do it. And ask if your struggling most drivers will help you out, there a great bunch
ashFortune
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Re: Hi lads/ladies my first time out in an artic tomorrow night haven't driven or been near one since I passed in

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Go careful don't let people rush you when reversing if not sure get out an check an don't be shy to ask for help x
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