If you had to give a newly passed class 2/1 driver a piece of advice, besides choose a different job, what would it be?

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Yourdermo
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If you had to give a newly passed class 2/1 driver a piece of advice, besides choose a different job, what would it be?

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If you had to give a newly passed class 2/1 driver a piece of advice, besides choose a different job, what would it be???
Kamative
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I d say the best advice is to be well rested for your shift, take food and water with you. And be relaxed driving when it all starts getting to you that's when you'll make a mistake. And if in doubt ask people around you some are very helpful others not so much!!
Bitro
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Don’t believe people when they say “we’ve had bigger than that in here.” Always get out and have a look for yourself.
Don’t trust SatNav buy a good map. I still have my A to Z’s.
Learn the width and length of your wagon.
Practice makes perfect but remember every days a school day.
Don’t get cocky your always one mistake from a f@ck up.
Once you have experience remember those that have helped you on the way and honour them by passing on the lessons you’ve learned.
All the drivers and transport managers that mess you about on your travels may their next sh1te be a hedgehog backwards.
There will be good days and bad days. Take the rough with the smooth.
When at a truck stop and you take a shower never bend down for dropped soap without checking your back door.
Kaiar
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No such thing as a stupid question if u don’t know ask if your not sure ask and with regards to reversing it takes less time to get out and have a look than it does to fill an accident form in
Cheeseho
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Don’t feel pressured to do things which aren’t safe. If you’re instructed to do something dangerous, refuse. It’s your license at the end of the day, not a customers or your bosses
Dailyti
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Dont take Any Bull from your planner..And dont let them Rule your life..Its your licene not theirs
Euroun
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The only stupid questions are the ones you don’t ask. If your not sure….ask. We were all new once. When reversing, do it slow and steady. You can take as many shunts as needed. Best advice anyone can give is to just enjoy it. Every day is different
Ladyne
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When coupling up and un coupling a trailer DOUBLE CHECK your legs are up or down and your Suzi's are all disconnected it saves you time and embarresment getting them changed. Good luck drive in all you do
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Always check where somewhere is on Google maps/Street View before you get there. It saves so much pain if the postcode is wrong or you have to enter from a certain direction or there good in is on a different road etc.
Itetergs
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Post by Itetergs »

Am an exe driver myself . . only did 10 years . . hung up my keys 2017 (Though been driving cars, vans etc . . thick end of 40 yrs) . . so safe to say have picked up a few things in that time.
Though no need for any pointers from me . . as YOU guys have given the best advice above with all your positive comments!
Nice to see!
Well done chaps/chapess's!
Eviange
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Make sure to look around more, give yourself more space, try avoiding getting to stressed as that will cause more damage.
Plenty of time
Feraftvu
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Think and act on what you see.... what you cant see .... what u expect to see . Then you prepared for all . Dont drink n drive take drugs nor drive tired
Hondash
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Feraftvu wrote: Mon Nov 15, 2021 12:23 pm Think and act on what you see.... what you cant see .... what u expect to see . Then you prepared for all . Dont drink n drive take drugs nor drive tired
spot on my friend been in the job 30 years and you’ve got that advice right.
Alaxismo
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My advice would be dont listen to anyone's advice about the job that's been in the same place for 30 years telling you how bad it is . It tells you more about them tbh .
Interestar
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Have your witts about dont 100% trust some one watching you back amd if it looks tight get out and check your surroundings there’s always that sneaky driver that pulls in behind you when reversing unless your doing bay work then you shouldn’t have that issue lol double check when coupling/uncoupling
Landli
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If in doubt, stop. I'd rather bring traffic to a halt for 2min to check if it's tight, than become a YouTube star.
Ricalega
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Take your time, don't let them (anyone) pressure you into making mistakes, and don't hit anything.
RoxBobo
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Don't tailgate always make sure have you have room to avoid whatever happens in front of you.
Hulker
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Don’t change speed or position to let cars/vans on at slip road. If one truck does it they expect all trucks to do it.
Intellolo
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Dont worry about anything, stay carm and dont give a shit about inpatient dicks who try and rush you
Ryothes
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Take your time, ask questions whether they are silly or not. Remember GOAL and don't let car drivers piss on you. Own the road, they will move out of your way not the other way around.
Sanover
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29 years in, I still get out and look on occasion, I still ask if I don't know something... Allow people to help but not take over, new or not you're the one in charge of your vehicle mate
Troiksa
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Never be afraid to say no to the transport office and never be embarrassed to ask someone for help
Setpanke
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Construction Same shit but no radio and standing up all day ... 30 year's on site .now new Driver and yep can handle tons of twats on the road good job for the money
WayPeatear
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Don't give your phone number to the birds you pick up while on the road
They just might ring you when your home with the Mrs at weekend lol
Santeervi
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If in doubt ask someone or stop get out and look for yourself first before enter some yards and remember it is better to get out and check while reversing few times than smash something . Good Luck mate
Tarati
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Never allow yourself to be rushed or pushed. Make sure you're happy with the load before you set off. And extra few minutes does no harm. Get a hard copy of the tacho regs for reference and don't ask online. It'll only lead to a row.
Globeren
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Take your time, if unsure always get out and check, always check Google maps to assess access if unsure ring the end customer, have fun in your job
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