lgv reversing exercise

Reversing a Volvo FH12 460 with a 45 ft trailer in preparation for an LGV driving test.This is a full size vehicle at 16.5 metres in length which is the maximum tha DSA allow for practical test.This prepares them for life in the real world of HGV driving.Why train in a smaller vehicle which does not get you fully prepared.We train on a purpose built military site near Driffield,not some car park or wasteland.We have four reversing areas to train all categories of car and trailer,rigid and artic.This was a hot day so thankfully we had aircon as well,This is the students genuine second attempt and he is taking his test this week.TIR provide all logistics training.www.t-i-r.com

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[flemingate]

I would not book a training course with TIR as they have lost all the qualified instructors they had. The pass rate has dropped dramatically in the last year and they do not have any DSA registered instructors at all. Would suggest you book somewhere else.

[flemingate]

Passed the practical driving test on 3rd July with one driver fault which is incredible.Well done.Instructor pass is below six driver faults..

[iltidsn]

I've driven all over Sub Saharan Africa in artics, but had to redo my test in the UK when I drove there. These test are so easy, it's when you get into the real situations like driving in London or Birmingham that the real test starts! Try backing into some of the small dairies in B'Ham with a double decker on the blind side! Nobody tests you for that.

[tez1978]

I agree with MsBraunGP I passed three months ago and the reversing exercise was very easy but once you get to the docking bays and small yards with a SMALL ammount of space to move in it's a whole different ball game.

I've ripped two curtains in my own company's yard so far.

It's nothing like the excercise used in the test.

[MultiKurkulis]

@iltidsn Well said. I'm going to get the licence..I'm living in Ireland - situation is close to England's :):)

[Nezza42]

This exercise may be nothing like the real world, but you need to remember that what you're paying the training company to do is to train you to the standard require to pass the test as it currently stands. I'm sure that they would happily give you extra tuition to practice more "real world" stuff, but I'd rather keep the money and learn & earn on the job.

[24686163]

just a add flemingates comment, i took my c-ridged and ce and passed them both first time with TIR and thought the instructor nick was very good and put me at ease and would recommend them to any one

[gazzd08]

lol i can do that in half the time and im class 2

[Mark291074]

probably the best reversing video on youtube :) no high wind noises.. no crappy music, no mistakes.. good all rounder :) I just booked my Class1.. its in a draw bar tho... wishing i took the tractor unit/trailer company now tho :-/ nvm.. :)

[Lousypenguin]

@iltidsn I drive a Scania 220 in Dublin Ireland.As you said the test is a piece of piss when compared to driving for a living. The public hate us, the police hate us, road users hate us!! With all these new one way systems and road narrowing my life is a living hell. Reversing a 44t in central dublin during rush hour is an experience you never forget!!

[iltidsn]

@Lousypenguin Thanks pal. Sounds like you know how to do it...backwards! Easy on the test....come on London & B'Ham, lets show em how to really back up! Never seen cones on a double yellow or next a bus stop! Where you driving compadre?

[Lousypenguin]

@iltidsn Said like a true truckie!

[blackwellcolin]

@MPR57 there is one in chelmford