Vlog #87 - HGV Tips: Cornering & knowing when to turn (class 1/C+E edition)

In this one I talk you through some tips on helping you know when to turn and where position the truck on the road.

[cranefly]

As a long-retired Police Officer who formerly held a Police Grade 1 Driving Certificate, I have to say that this is, IMHO, your best video yet! The teacher in you really came to the fore, and you explained everything clearly, calmly and succinctly. I sincerely believe that your future lies in teaching HGV drivers and driving. Beautifully done!

[edwardainsworth]

As a new driver, actually let me rephrase that, as a HGV learner driver, the emphasis on using your mirrors to see where your trailers is when using roundabouts and corners is a massive help, absolutely loved the video. Many thanks

[stevemurton]

This video should be shown to every car driver. Really well demonstrated 👍

[loneranger]

Haley, 👍 you're a natural teacher would make a great driving instructor.

[marcobrian]

Thank you so much for this clip.
IV been driving farm equipment since I was 16, had my HGV 2 for 20 yes+ I'm a newbie to class 1. Only passed last December and already done over size I'm still able to get my 36' ridged in places where I'm still struggling with
Your video is as perfect as you can possibly get....and very well talked through too.

[MaciejJankowskiPL]

You are very talented and calm truck driver.
I am impressed. Greetings from Poland.

[propaganda_troll]

Hi Hayley, I just wanted to say thanks to you for this video. I passed my C+E test (which I went straight for without doing Class 2 first) in an artic last week and believe that this video helped me a lot. 🙏 I first attempted it 2 months ago in a Wag & Drag and didn't find that at all intuitive, despite the training organisation telling me it would be easier for someone with no LGV experience. But the worst thing is that I couldn't find any vids on here at all about how to corner a Wag & Drag successfully. But, even when I was training on the Wag & Drag (and searching for instructional videos about it), I watched this video and you just made it all seem much more intuitive. So, after failing first time, I took a break from the learning/practicing & got a job driving a 7.5 tonner for a couple of months on my grandfather rights, finally taking the C+E test again last week having changed to an Artic and found it much easier in almost every respect after watching this just twice. You can walk tall through life, knowing that you've made a difference to other people's lives.
Bless you! 🙌

[FUMax]

(30 years of HGV) Perfect explanation. Guided by your trailer wheals. Its hard to explain until you get used to it but that's how you do it. excellent video.

[iantaf]

When you said you were going to turn left from Raynor Rd onto Cannock Rd I thought to myself, "She's doing what?" That was the last thing I expected to see!! Well done, Hayley. Superb tuition there.

[garryjones]

Great video Hayley. I'm an ex HGV Class 1 driver. I lost my HGV licence due to a chronic heart condition. I now live in Wales but I am origionally from West Bromwich. It's good to hear someone with my accent. Your video really did bring memories flooding back to me. I enjoyed it very much. You are an excellent driver. One small critisism. Please don't mind me mentioning this but I noticed a lot of crossing of the hands on the steering wheel. Apart from that you did a top class job. Accept my good wishes and I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[allyouryeahs]

Thank you Hayley! Passed my C+E test yesterday no faults! This has been very helpful and a great insight along with your other videos and assisted me greatly to perfect my cornering which I was having some trouble with this past week. You're a fantastic instructor! - Chris.

[francisscott-fordah]

I took my test today and passed with 2 minors. I failed the 1st attempt 2 weeks ago. My single major fault was the cornering- not taking the roundabout wide enough and cut someone up. With all the lessons I had I never really understood the positioning for dealing with roundabouts. Then I watched this video...Boom, There It Is!!! It made so much sense I was astounded that I had not been taught like that. It really is simples! Well, I'm starting my career on Monday, July 11th with a large trucking company in Spalding. No looking back now. Thank you Hayley. You really should do this as a career. I think it's the teacher in you. I should know because I was a classroom teacher for years, then 18 years as a car driving instructor in Peterborough. I retired in 2020, thanks to Covid. Now I'm a professional trucker (can I say that?) Any way, thanks a real bunch, Hayley. Will horn when I go pass you :-)

[Gazza-lnzn]

Great video, as always Hayley. As a new pass, I found the advice about "turning when the kerb disappears" especially helpful. One thing my instructor brought to my attention was that, in an artic, you're sitting either directly on, or even slightly ahead, of front wheels. Once this clicked in my head, it made a huge difference. Coming straight from a car, this definitely took some getting used to!

[loreyoungtech]

I am just going to have my class 1 training and exam next month, fortunately, your content helped me a lot to focus ahead. Thank you so much for taking the time to educate others👍🏽👍🏽

[mikethorpe]

Thank you Hayley. As a retired life time HGV driver, you were faultless in your driving and a great help to someone about to start. You were as good as our driving instructors at S Jones Aldridge.

[mikelobb]

Hayley, you will make a fine driving instructor, your very calm and professional.. The quality and content of your videos are excellent. You are an excellent role model for newbies and a great ambassador for the industry. Thank for making and sharing these videos, i really enjoy them. Bless you.

[amourajames]

I just wanted to drop a comment to say thank you, your video and the way you explained everything helped me pass my class one last week 🙏🏽

[mikeolly]

Thank you Hayley, watched this video last night, and your explanation of turning an artic is about straight lines, and when you said to watch the kerb disappear, suddenly made it click into place for me.
I’d done three days of training and it all went well, but there was still a mental block regarding when and where I should start a turn.
Did my class 1 test this morning and passed 👍🏻.
This video definitely helped me, you’re a star.

[BluewhiteGreen-cz]

Thank you Hayley - it's very nice of you to provide all this information and I really appreciate your time and love for us - I am a beginner and this gives me confidence ❤

[womble]

I'm going for my CE test tomorrow, that was really helpful and useful video. Nothing beats experience, but it is still a good insight into the things you need to be aware of.Thank you.