Official DSA LGV practical test - Are you ready? (1 of 2)

[BlastEMFF]

No one whated new drivers 25 years ago, you have to play the game, even tho you have a class one in your back pocket.

Start out on 7.5t and 17t time flys trust me. got 20 years on class one now. 1st 5 years was on the lower classes. And i glad i did it that way as well you lear a lot. walk 1st :)

[rhysella]

Nobody wants new drivers!:(

[driveremon]

"what were lukin for"

[squirrels23]

Saftey first?? Put your seat-belt on and I might take some advice from you! lol

[rhysella]

Yo ashley, had my test today passed 7 minors!! How did u get on mate?

[ashleyjrwatson]

got my practical test today am well nervous

[ArshSandhu007]

Iam in east london and pass my theroy test and looking for good and cheap traning center ,plzzz help here ....

[craftymoo1]

money making business... I've failed 4 times,each with the same examiner (whom i know) it sucks BIG TIME!! kissing the kerb and i mean kissing. 4 minor faults.. is it coz i iz a woman?? lol

[SuperScaniatopline]

Do you need the cpc before doing any hgv tests ??

[colmaniac]

@SuperScaniatopline yes you do now before you take the test

[Nmiah70]

Ya I done my medical test . Waiting to receive professional licence. But I m worried about job after passing .. I do need experience at least 2 yrs.. How can I do experience to get job..? It quite expensive to pass test.. Any solution pls if any1 know.......

[colmaniac]

@Nmiah70 best was is join an agency they will take on new drivers, and yes all companies require 2 years min exp

[irena7777777]

@colmaniac But you can't have 2 years experience before you get your first job!! I don't understand that rule.

[davidwilliamc89]

in scotland that i know of the breaking is not done at all anymore

[stobartteam]

passed my class1 on 10.08.11 and on the same day my work sent me out on a little run. it was hard. :( but i'll get there. passed my class2 on 5.8.10 and after a year all my dreams came true. to be honest got really lucky. after passing my class2 after a month i got a full time job and im driving an artic for the same company now. so happy. good luck to you guys

[MrJonnyboyification]

Back in 2006 I did a 5 day HGV 2 training course, passed my test!! :-) did a one day HI-AB training course and got a licence and certificate for that!! :-) and recently got a digital tachograph card aswell. can i get a HGV job? 5 years on and still no luck. Everywhere i ask im told i need to have atleast 2 years HGV driving experience! :-/ and that its not what i know its who i know etc :-/

[mattbfc2009]

@MrJonnyboyification have you tried with all the agency's? what area are you in mate?

[MrJonnyboyification]

@mattbfc2009 im in the walsall west midlands area and am registered with 4 agencies now.

[MrDontstareitsrude]

What i'm looking for.

[bikersteve1300]

Nice video, but when you been at it a bit, you will wish that you never past you eye sight test never mind the LGV test.

Never ending day, long hour, not time to play when you have your to bloody tired.

I would sell my licence any day of the week.

Steve LGV drive

[Thescalemodeler1718]

can i do this at the age of eighteen

[Bradicus93]

@Thescalemodeler1718 Yes you can drive a 7.5 ton 'Puddlejumper' and from there you can progress up to an artic.

[cardoctor2k9]

@Thescalemodeler1718 yes you can, they have changed the law to allow you to do it at 18. im doing mine next week,and im only 20.

chris

[Steebod]

@cardoctor2k9 you'll never find a job I'm afraid

[MsBrawnGP]

And also about the braking exercise, i done one in the test centre for my Cat C back in October 2010, but when i did my class 1 in January 2011 i never did a braking exercise at all, it was just a normal pull up on the side of the road.

[MrDontstareitsrude]

Fair play to that guy. When i took my car test I was very nervous when I had to sign my signature my hands were shaking.

I want to do my class 1 but i'll defo be more nervous.

[pollouk]

£7 an hour for not seeing my wife, woo hoo where I sign? 

[MrFaulconbridge]

@pollouk The trucking industry used to pay well. When big companies started to lower the wages other companies started to join in. Some drivers are still on £10 + an hour but right now the trucking industry is not the best to be in for money at the moment.

[swellbelly1]

wow wee you can now earn £7 an hour and never go home lol

[MsBrawnGP]

@swellbelly1 Yes but for many people it's not just about the money it's about living the dream, being on the open road for a living and enjoying it!! I'd rather be in a truck for £7 an hour than in a bloody factory or office for about the same anyday!!

And "MrDontstareitsrude" Go for it, i did, done my Cat C and C+E and am well pleased i did, it was always my dream and im glad i followed it, best feeling in the world when you hear those magic words "i'm pleased to tell you that you Passed" :)

[hacingyourtech]

@swellbelly1 is it no £8 an hour

[MrGlynification]

@swellbelly1 or you can start your own business, and make millions...

[ADGTransport]

Great

[JokerXL]

Is that examiner wearing a seatbelt?

If not, WHYNOT??!!

[rjbetty84]

Thanks for these VERY HELPFUL videos. I'm hoping to finally get my medical done on Tuesday (8th Feb '11), and swatting up for theory with DSA CD-Roms which I totally recommend. I'm surprised the practical course only seems to last a week or 2. Is it 5 days a week or something. Doesn't seem like enough to learn everything...

[willewinky]

@rjbetty84 I've both LGV and PCV Class one licences. When I left the forces it was very difficult to get lorry work. It's easier to get a job as a bus driver, get experience of driving large vehicles then move on to the haulage industry. Some posters have mentioned the cost of training which is expensive. Some bus companies in the UK (FirstBus), will sponsor your training.

[craig1sam]

having been laid off work twice in the last year painting and decorating ive decided enoughs enough and going to have a go at getting my lgv c rigid liscence, must admit tho that im packing my pants thinking about doing another test. been learning my theory all week while i wait for provisional lgv come in post.hope i pass becuse aint cheap.

[moonstar9823]

Hi, I'm thinking of doing it but not sure about getting job as new driver. I talked to couple of driving schools here in coventry and they charge about £2300 to £2500 for 5 day training...for both c and c+e....any advice on price and getting job welcomed..thanks.

[griffbutler]

i have just booked my medical and assessment drive got the books and disks hope it all goes well, does anyone know a good training center in or near manchester

[jc31950]

Hi my name is Jeff Charge, and this video is of my Lgv / Hgv driving school in Thetford Norfolk where we trained Ian and Fred for their group C driving test at the Ipswich Lgv driving test centre. Ian went on to take his group C+E and is now a professional artic driver!

[Lousypenguin]

@jc31950 I thought he worked for a food company?

[ozy1970]

passed my class 1 last week 3 minors, been looking at jobs everyone says atleast 2 years experience even the agencies, might get a job driving class 2 first, then go from there

[iamcairnsy]

passed my theory last friday , got my 5 day course in a week , cant wait

[Billinghaylad1976]

That bloke looks like Benny from Crossroads.

[MsBrawnGP]

Passed my class 2 with only 2 minors, now onto my class 1, hope i again pass at my 1st attempt, then the hard part of getting someone to employ me!!

[dougie2705]

HAD MY LCV C TEST 2DAY AND UNFORTUNATLEY FAILED ON A COUPLE OF THINGS

[60sMods]

Try Jewson site - many companies in the group but they do prefer 6-12 months but try anyway.

[Gavlar1]

@p66ugh I love you

[stobartteam]

@b1a2s3i4r5 try agencies, cuz some agencies do take on new drivers you just have to keep trying and never give up. theres always gonna be somebody whos going to employ you.try Knights of Old they are looking for young drivers,eddie stobart is always looking for drivers.give it a go it could only get better ;)

[b1a2s3i4r5]

@stobartteam yeah man i got to try my best and thanks for giving me those names.

[stobartteam]

I've passed my test on the 5th of August 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and i ve got a job already,starting on the 6th of september!!!!!!!!! 3rd time was lucky for me :) cant wait for class 1.eddie stobart i'll see you later ;)

[b1a2s3i4r5]

@stobartteam oh man ur so lucky to have a job,, i passed Class1 and Class2 and also CPC but im finding hard 2 get a job, ill be very greatful if u help me to get a job. thanks and good luck with ur new job.

[selfrazor6]

@b1a2s3i4r5  Passed my cat c 17 july,just got a job at Palmer & Harvey.They have class C+E too.They have good training and wages.Ihave no experience but they are willing to take on starters and seem like a nice firm.Give them a try!Good luck

[b1a2s3i4r5]

@selfrazor6 thanks man I,ve sent them my information through their website and hopeing that they came back offering me a job. thanks again and God bless

[rocksygti]

@b1a2s3i4r5 yout best bet would be to start off with a agancy

[eddiestobart007]

@stobartteam sounds good, just passed my class1 (3rd time lucky for me) and doing my cpc module 4,

[eddiestobart007]

@stobartteam sounds good, just passed my class1 (3rd time lucky for me) and doing my cpc module 4,

[raithrover1976]

It is a big step from a 7.5tonner to an 18tonner. I was a bit cocky when I went for my class 2 training because of my experience as a 7.5t driver but soon realised that it was going to be a steep learning curve.

[geordiecop]

well done son..wel ldone

[goldyn12345]

how long should i wait to take my class 1??

[gazzd08]

@goldyn12345 go get some experiance first! see if you want to saty in the job. then do iyour c+e when your ready

[goldyn12345]

yes man, i passed me class 2, im buzzing, great feeling. i,ll have to take me class 1 soon!!!

[Lousypenguin]

He should be wearing a high vis!!!

[stigg46]

passed my LGV theory today and cpc first time :-) bit worried though because there seems to be a few people on here struggling to get work ?? i live in the midlands so if any 1 knows if its hard to work or not i would aprreciate if u wud let me know

[MrMatty429]

Also remember very very important to also be checkin your mirrors because the examiner looks for that too, if you dont keep using your mirrors and checking your blind spots then you will fail

[Schermolie]

That Test should not have gone ahead as the vehicle is not displaying the correct LGV L plates. Whoops

[Zeamus634]

Is he Australian?

[GORINGRANGERS]

have the in class computer tests gone up to 100 questions now?? I think when i took my signs and hazards tests it was just about 45 total.

[transportphd]

Hi There. The question section has gone upto 100 and the hazard perception part have also increased. These tests are now in 2 parts ( 1 part per section )

[goldyn12345]

im getting nervous watching this, i start my class 2 training soon, any advice?

[AIMazing]

make very sure to keep looking as far ahead as possible and read _all_ signs, you can't just nip in and change lanes quickley at the last minute in a lorry, make sure nothing's rushed. Plus this will help use your test time up :)

[goldyn12345]

gotta take me retest soon, i failed on observation on a roundabout. i only got 5 minors as well!! i was gutted, i just hope i can pass this time, the costs are starting to mount up!!

[raithrover1976]

The good thing about the HGV test is that the reverse and braking exercise are done in the test yard and are pretty easy. Once you get them out the way you should be fairly relaxed for the road part of the test

[transportphd]

Hi There Dont worry about your test. As long as you are safe and are not a safety hazard to other road users then you should be OK...

[markyk1970]

Good video which explains the test very well just like mine for class 2 and 1