HGV Driving Tips For Beginner Class 1 Truckers.

5 important parts for Trucking in the UK.
Getting a HGV license or Truck Driving jobs UK, don’t highlight these 5 important parts of the industry and without knowing, you may just make a fatal mistake.
All the things you wish that you knew in one video.

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[YourRelaxationASMR]

6:22 A video on strapping would be really cool.

[Secretsanta]

Been a Class 1 driver for 24 years. Things to watch out for and you will notice this. If it’s a Woman, New car or a private plate they will be a problem 🙈

[kiravanags]

I guess the aim of the game is to not get thrown in jail while delivering the public’s goods.

[Sjetajj]

I passed my test last week, and I have to agree with point #2: work your way up, wholeheartedly. I was planning to go from Car to Class 1. After 4 hours driving, I just wasn't comfortable, and decided to drop down to Class 2.

Basically for me, from Car to Class 1 is such a massive jump, and I'm not saying it's impossible, just make sure you're prepared for it, watch your speed (I needed to go way slower on bends than I expected to), feather your steering around corners.

[Bobi-owou]

Thanks this is one of the best channels that help newbies just subscribed and learning everyday

[exiledmackem]

I'm surprised that one of the top tips isn't keeping both hands on the wheel 😉

[matthewconstable-gl]

Hello Philip, I had a great instructor and really enjoyed the driving, take time to look around a do your research on training companies. Good luck 👍

[jk-uncut]

You never ever want to drop a trailer. That would be a massive no no.
Also you don’t want to run people over.

[davidbatchelor]

Agree with you regarding WTD. Thankfully our heads are set, so whatever break is due first it shows it on the head. Exmp. If I've been working say 4hrs and only been driving 90mins the head will show my next break needs to be a 15min and when it needs to be taken by.

[DaveHuckle]

I have always wondered why they never teach yoh how to strap up loads here in the uk..

[gareth]

Might be doing my class 1 new few weeks i found out they still running the govt bootcamps for hgv in some areas you can find them off the govt website it free to do it you just need a referral from jobcenter thats doing it etc I was suprised there still some providers doing it the nearest one to me is like 2 hours way so ill know next few days if i managed to get on the course....i been driving for a year on class 2 so should be ok

[megalodon]

I've just passed my theory tests and start practical training for class 1 in November. I drove buses for a brief period of time and found that I'm happy driving large vehicles, but I'm not very good at dealing with the general public due to social anxiety. I currently drive vans delivering to business customers only. I've been perfectly happy with that so i decided to take the leap and go for my class 1. Absolutely crapping myself but also excited at the same time

[matthewconstable-gl]

Have just passed my class 1 and am looking for work. Thanks for the video 👍

[DevilsCutMP]

That’s a very loud thumbnail mate. Obviously we love the red.

[BrotherTruckerUK]

Reversing into parking spaces - Take it slow, nice slow movement with good well timed steering, use all the room available, every inch helps, look out your window as well as using mirrors.

On the approach, with the parking space inline with your side windows, full lock the steering wheel away from the space, moving nice n slow, until you see (in the mirrors) the back end of your trailer lining up with the space. Then, straighten up the wheel, and just make small adjustments when backing in.
Most importantly, take as much time as you need, even get out and check if you need to.
It does get easier, the more you do it. Check out my videos for some HGV driving/reversing tips. 😎👍🚛💨

[williamfence]

Thought i was watching one of barry's video's " Mirrors"🤣. Seriously good advice as always.
The one day you think you've cracked it it will bite you in the arse. Everyday's a learning day.

[DavidTaylor-hzio]

Not letting go of the steering wheel with both hands is a good start!😂

[infosourceswordwide]

Great video mate, never knew about these before! 😮

[CastleHassall]

i have shot my load many times but I'll try strapping it well next time.. thanks! :)

[Matt]

Bus driver here and have been for 5 1/2 years. I’m just going to go straight to class 1 I think as double decker bus is basically a class 2