TooTallMike Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 ...so now I can drive artics and tow big trailers :banana: :banana: :banana: I'm going to start keeping an eye out for a cheap flat bed trailer to go behind the WLF to carry min. 7.5tonnes. Any leads appreciated :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Well done Mike! That helps to open up some doors for you! How hard/easy was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berni Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 thats brilliant, how long did it take including all the lessons? Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Well done mike what was the training and test like? Big Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 Cheers guys, I'm still grinning like a twit :-D I did a 5-day course which cost about £950. I've been driving big stuff for a while and I've done a fair bit of flat and suspended towing but even so it was quite a step up to an artic. I know it seems obvious but the cut in of the trailer takes some getting used to. I brushed a kerb during the test and had to mount a pavement to get past another truck in a narrow village but in the end I only got 6 minor faults, mostly for mirrors. Apparently anything in single figures is good on the artic so I'm happy and I thoroughly enjoyed the week. I think that's it for driving tests after 3 in 6 months (h, C and C+E) although I do fancy the road roller and tractor ones... Incidentally if anyone is thinking of doing any truck tests in the near future, the minimum vehicle requirements are getting much stricter in July and the rigid (class C) will have to be done on a box-bodied vehicle with a range change gearbox and ABS. They reckon most people will need minimum 2 weeks to get used to it so the course price will effectively double. Do it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripp Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Congrats :clap: You can now be one of us big rough truck drivers :cheesy: I'm neither big nor rough but I do hold the licence so there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Grosvenor Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Yep Well Done! So you're now a professional driver Fun isn't it :-D I did mine just before Christmas, unfortunately I took 3 attempts. The first time I nudged the barrier which is an instant failure ( but I only got 7 minors ) . Second time I got 8 minors but as 3 of them was for hesitation ,again it was a fail. But the third I nailed it with only 2 minor faults :-D. As Jack says it does help to open up some doors. I did some work for Tesco over Christmas drawing 45ft fridge trailers and the moneys not bad. You could soon earn the cost of the course back. Mind you, what they don't teach you on the course is how to back a 45ft trailer into a crowded RDC's loading bay with no-room...in the dark! And you know how you're not meant to touch the barrier in the test? Well in the real world you have to hit the bay quite hard for it to lock on to the trailer! 8-) Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon stolly Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Nice one Mike!! I've got my LGV theory tomorrow at 8.30am (so no Friday night raving tonight) Just got in before they changed the regs and doubled the questions ( and the fee!) Congrats Again I hope to join you soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Congratulations Mike - Well done!! :-) :-) :-) I know where to come now if ever the Stalwart needs transporting anywhere!! :evil: :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Cheers guys, I'm still grinning like a twit :-D Incidentally if anyone is thinking of doing any truck tests in the near future, the minimum vehicle requirements are getting much stricter in July and the rigid (class C) will have to be done on a box-bodied vehicle with a range change gearbox and ABS. They reckon most people will need minimum 2 weeks to get used to it so the course price will effectively double. Do it now! Thanks for that little bit of info. I've been considering taking mine for a few months now, best get it done very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Well done Mike - You can now have a YORKIE bar with me. :-D It ain't for girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its me Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 well done Mike got my driving tst a week on wednesday so fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 Best wishes to everyone who's doing driving tests in the near future :-). The weather's improving so go out there and enjoy it. I spent half my test blathering to the examiner who was ex-REME. I don't remember most of the drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 You still want to try reversing my Verso into a space at the Southend Tescos. That's a blimmin' nightmare.... Congrats Mike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon stolly Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Thanks for that little bit of info. I've been considering taking mine for a few months now, best get it done very soon. After today the LGV theory test changes from 35 to 60 questions and from £22 to £32, the hazard perception remains unchanged at 14 clips for now. I heard that it may change again at the end of the year to 100 questions (and properly double the fee) With the changes in practical in July, now is the time to get it done. P.S I passed my theory test Saturday :banana: Will being legal on the road in the Stolly detract from the fun? NAH! :-D P.S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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