Class 1 (Cat C+E) Reversing Exercise. Drivers POV. EASY!

Follow me from the Drivers Point Of View, the easiest method to completing the Cat C+E (Or Class 1) reversing maneuver. Very basic exercise, not much skill required, more following a procedure, than a test of skill.

Hope it helps & calms your nerves if you are nervous!

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[HamptonSimon]

The fact you’ve taken the time and effort to do this to help others when you were probably nervous and having to give 100% focus yourself says it all for me mate. Top bloke!

[JohnJames]

Started at my class 1 today practicing my revering, your clip gives a better instruction than my instructor 100%, You would make a great instructor.
I have watched all your instruction videos from class 2 onto C+E and they have helped me out tremendously. thank you for that Deady2012

[davidaldridge]

Mate I've been doing it for over 25yrs and still manage a complete blonde moment I'm more than a regular basis.Fair play to you mate for taking the time to try and help others because we've all been there.Keep the faith brother and don't let them grind you down

[jayd]

I remember on my test I fooked up a bit that I couldn’t see da cones on my near side reversing into da yellow box and thought I had hit them.I stopped da truck heads in hand thinking I ‘d hit them and that I’ll fail da test.At that point thought fuck it failed now carried on reversing and thankfully as it turned out hadn’t hit da cones and ended up going on to passing.

[clivey]

I failed my first attempt at the reversing manoeuvre yesterday, but ive passed the second attempt today!
Your video was really helpful and made me realise where I had gone wrong in the the first attempt, and I wish I'd of seen your videos earlier.
Cheer mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[alistairhgv]

Was struggling with my reversing watched your video last night nailed it straight away today cheers for your video helped alot roll on Tuesday for my test 👍

[Luis]

Really handy Deady. Was a total Newbee as from November. Passed my Class 2 a couple of weeks ago at Red Rose with Bill. Got my Class 1 coming up in March. Thankfully, I've been offered my first driving job at the airport driving a fuel tanker. (ADR licence from Red Rose) A years contract . Looking forward to giving Class 1 a shot. Thanks for the Vids!

[harrycarter]

Just past my test mate & this helped massively. Thanks mate 👍🏻

[MrTalklikeapirate]

Mate . I can't tell you how much this has helped. I have my class 1 test tomorrow and am bricking it over the reverse. Just the opposite steering has got me confused. But I love the way you described it, showed it and talked about calming our nerves. Big help thank you. I'll let you know how I get on!

[benwestwood]

I’ve just started my class 1 training yesterday I’m struggling abit with the reverse this vid as been really helpful test on Thursday hopefully pass

[billionone]

I had my class 1 module 3a training and test a couple days ago. There was 3 of us and had to share 1 truck and trailer. Was a full day 7am-4pm. Started at 7 and Spent around 2 hours taking turns to uncouple and couple the trailer. Had a break and then did the reverse from 10.15am~3pm. We was taking 1 turn each to do the reversing manoeuvre and by 1.30pm all 3 of us could not do it. I took another go took it nice and slow and just thought about what I was doing and was able to do it all by myself with no help. Then did a couple uncouple again each and as assessor was running late we took another go at reversing each. Again I was only 1 out the 3 of us to do it. Other 2 guys never completed the reverse without support and I allowed them 2 to just carry on taking turns as I had learnt how to do it. Assessor turned up around 3pm and my name came up first for the reverse manoeuvre. Start of with the reverse doing well was close to b cone but able to complete task with no shunts and in the box first time. I knew I did it as assessor then asked to do it uncoupling. Nearly messed up as was about to pull out clip on kingpin but remembered it’s BLACK so saved myself. Again did it all and passed. I think the other 2 guys were a little hopeful as they had just watched me pass with ease. Assessor and instructor both congratulated me and told next guy to start the test. Was about to leave but as I knew the other 2 guys I was doing training with was nervous I didn’t want to distract them so waited for them to complete before driving out the car park. Next guy was doing well but shunted twice. Kept putting himself in front of b cone and wanted to shunt for a 3rd time. Assessor then told him he can’t as he’s already done it twice. I knew he failed as truck was parked in middle of test area and not in the coned area. As I was leaving the guy did come over and tell me he failed and was informed to book further training. 3rd guy who was part of the training was the most nervous and would point out as many things he could think of as why he couldn’t do it right. Complained about seat, other people practising in the same area, wanted 1-1 training and anything else he could think off. Never seen him do his test but based of his practise tries I would assume he failed. As in training he had to Abandon the truck multiple times to allow instructor to reset truck as he would end up off training area and out the yellow lines. Even the instructor had given up on him and just told the 2nd guy to practise more as he thought he had more of a chance to pass.
I tried to help them both but they didn’t seem to take on board any information the instructor and I gave them. I did think the 2nd guy might actually pass but once I seen him fail I knew the 3rd guy no hope as he hadn’t once completed the reverse on his own and tbf even the 2nd guy didnt

[stevewestern]

Thanks, for that. As we come out of lockdown, I've got my 2nd lesson tomorrow (1st was back in January) so far all attempts were passes. Did see this video before, but just a quick revisit in prep for lesson and test on Wednesday

[lukeskinner]

Hey Deady, I just passed class 2, booked to start training class 1 in couple weeks! I've never even towed a caravan so I was a bit concerned. But this video puts my mind at ease. Cheers 😊

[tommitchell]

well done yng man i said it before to u ur enthusiasm for wht ur doinging is good from a grumpy old hgv driver

[ItsRyan.]

Mate you make this look easy. Currently learning this now on day 2 of training and keep oversteering. Your video helps a lot with that quarter left turn I’m going to try that tomorrow as I’m putting way too much on. Cheers mate

[thomasgould]

you should consider being a trainer, learnt more off this video than i have off a trainer i had practicing for my 3a reversing, i have my test next week, and feel confident that i'll be able to get the reversing out the way sharpish using this practical demonstration.

[DTR_Mikey]

Sir Deady, I'm sure you're aware, but just letting you know that Ned Kelly featured you in his video yesterday. 👍👍👍👍👍

[dardie]

brilliant helpful vlog keep them coming brillant great feeling passing and as im sure you know every day is a school day

[richardsarcheryreviews]

Deady you've put me right at ease watching this nervous where settings in with this manoeuvre watching this has made me feel alot better

[Jamie_Maguire]

Thanks again mate. Such a genuinely decent guy....dont ever change sir👌