Full Hour Articulated Lorry Driving Session - Route 1 from Garretts Green Test Centre
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- čas přidán 5. 04. 2023
- Looking to practice your driving skills before your upcoming HGV test? Check out our full hour articulated lorry driving session on Route 1, starting from the Garretts Green Test Centre.
In this video, you'll get a first-person view of the entire driving session, including navigating through various road conditions, intersections, and roundabouts. Our experienced instructor will provide useful tips and guidance along the way to help you improve your driving skills and increase your confidence behind the wheel.
This driving session is perfect for anyone preparing for their HGV test, or for drivers who want to brush up on their skills and gain more experience. With our realistic simulation of a real driving route, you'll be better prepared for any challenges you may face on test day.
So why wait? Watch the video now and contact us at 0121 789 8471 or info@a1traininggroup.co.uk to book your own driving session on Route 1 or any other route of your choice.
Visit our website at www.a1traininggroup.co.uk for more information about our HGV training services and driving lessons.
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Been driving artics 15 years and still do all this. These instruct really know what they’re doing
Thanks Steve! Appreciate the kind words!
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Already having my Cat C, I did my C+E test out of Garrets Green test centre today.
Passed first time, 3 minors.
This demonstration and commentary drive was invaluable.
Many thanks.
Congratulations! Glad it helped 👍
Well done. 🎉
Just going through the theory tests at the mo, passed the first. Shall be watching this video many times I think.
Good luck! Hope it helps!
By far easily the best instructional video I've seen on how to drive a Class 1 with all the information there on how to approach roundabouts, junctions, being aware of all the signs and signals and not to forget follow through checks.....thank you
Thanks Graeme we really appreciate it!
This instruction as you are driving was so informative and a great way of passing over the relevant info. Thanks alot 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
I've leant alot in this video that I've never heard from any other instructor here in Zambia ❤
Glad it helped 👍
I did that test route from George Lovatts yard, Coleshill. Did that route most days on my training, so i was buzzing I got that one on my test. Passed with 4 minors. Not bad 👌
Well done Jamie! Glad you enjoyed the video and training 👍
Very good the instructor is correct, 40 years I've been driving, all European!
With this guy as your instructor you couldnt fail ! Text book instructing with smooth and confident driving ! I remember my h.g.v. test in 1977 age 21 jeez that takes me back a bit 47 years ago 😯
Thanks for the kind words! 😃
Done mine January 2024 with 0 Minors I expected to pass but I also expected some sort of faults. I was driving buses for the previous two years and you have to steer buses later as the wheels are behind you this really helped with the forward part of driving an artic and I just about managed to reverse one without looking like a complete twat.
I've just watched the 1hr from garret Green to Coleshill liked it took me back to training in 1990s I still have regular assessments pass highway code and try to keep my standards high
Good to hear Rob, hope you enjoyed the watch 👍
I have just done my class 1 from car with A1. I had Gerry as my instructor and this route was always one of my least favourite ones but he was brilliant at keeping me calm. I was so happy when I didn’t get this route on my test and passed with 2 minors ☺️
Thank you! Well done last week 👍🚛
I’m half way through my class 1 training in Peterborough, this is like being in the cab with the instructor, great revision
Thank you! Good luck with your test 👍
Doing my class 2 soon, this has given me great encouragement to pursue my class 1 in the future too!
Glad it’s helped! Good luck with your Class 2!
Awesome video. Should get much more views. This would be a great vid for people doing their class 1 training
I appreciate that!
Philip would like to say thank you for letting me watch your video it as been a good lot of help for me now I just want to pass my test now. Many thanks to you phil.
Thanks Phil! Good luck with your test 👍
Very informative video. watched every second of it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is very educative thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
If only these videos and CZcams existed back in 2000 when I did my class 2. Really informative 👍
Glad you like them!
Thank God they're automatic. Thank you teacher for your valuable time🫡
You are welcome, hope it helped!
I’m currently on my 4th retake on this route so tricky as a learner but you made it so simple 👏🏼 definitely be checking over this video for future tests
Good luck with your next test!
Brilliant talk through - Noticing how often to check mirrors - very important! I love your brummy accent btw! :) PS I noticed the discipline of saying "Roundabout" not " Island" lol
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
Great video. Nice commentary drive. We are like you but in Surrey. Keep up the good excellent work
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍
This is a great video for drivers about to start there training and during . Watch this nyt b4 test would be amazing help . 15 years since i done my test my instructer was great but nothing lyk the way you explain everything which is great. Great video
Thanks Martin!
This is a great video, I’m about to start lessons so it’s really a great help to see how to drive properly.
Thanks Mark! Good luck with your training.
Thanks for your videos you really help me to pass my practical test 😊❤
Happy to help!
great video thank you
Thank you!
So much information & a bit scary to realize I'll have to remember all that.
Maybe after watching it a couple of more times, I'll start to feel confident.
Hope it helps!
Got my test next week! So glad im already a bus driver i think its gunna make it alot easier! I certainly don’t feel as nervous as i would be with out psv licence 😅
You have an advantage having already sat a DVSA test. Good luck next week 👍
@@a1trainingservices forgot to mention that this is a cracking video also!
@@user-gb9pc9bz3k thank you, means a lot!
Cheers mate for this video just came across it.ex truck driver been almost 9 years since i drove class 1. Love have a go again. This is great vid 👍 oh memories 😊
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! We really appreciate comments like this 👍
@@a1trainingservices your welcome I'll start watching more vids 👍 do have vid on taco laws etc driving hrs there always interesting
@@Niall-q4r we have one planned 👍
@@a1trainingservices happy days look forward to seeing it 👍
@@a1trainingservices Hi mate. Just a quick question regarding indicating/ signalling. Think you said didn't have to indicate back in after cones on road.When i did my class 1 licence lessons. I always remember my driving instructor saying to me, Always indicate the direction you are traveling in even if its a lane only for turning that direction. Also was in Canada for few years and cops will do you give you ticket if dont singal going back into lanes or turns.So i never not do it always indicate all time.
Leave in uk now and have seen even cops changing lanes no indicators or turning corners does my nut in lol.
Also just another point on lights . I was always told put my ruinning lights on as parking lights which i still do even sunny days never off.
Most these new cars and trucks have auto lights and car dealers tell people just leave them on .No need put lights on cause have auto lights on all time.But people dont realise only on front most have no rear lights on with auto.
I see trailers dark mornings lights on cab but no lights on trailers. Do they not do there walk around checks on trailers 🤷🏽♂️🤦♂️
And cars on dark wet days. All lights on front when look at their rear all lights off.no wonder there loads crashes.
Better to be seen than not.Sorry just a rant on something gets me 👍
Depending on the circumstances of the truck, you should always place vehicle in N neutral as some trucks operate a computer operated clutch, leaving the truck in gear stopped will burn the clutch out eventually. Best to teach them to put the vehicle in N neutral and make them check the gear they are in before pulling away.
Good tip! 🚛
Great content mate
Glad you enjoyed it!
I feel like I've passed already. Brilliant instructor!
Glad it helped!
13:30 I loved how you was mentioning using your mirrors as you smacked the curb on the nearside😂 Got to have eyes everywhere in these things! awesome video though, extremely helpful!
Glad you liked it!!
If your class 1 you should know that was the drain not the kerb ;-)
Hi, great video with a lot of good points to learn! Please🙏 create a separate video with some diagrams and reference points for taking right and left turns on different kinds of junctions and roundabouts! Thank you in advance!♥
Glad you liked it 👍
It's about time the council did something about tile cross roundabout. Or move the bollards on the exit into tile cross road a bit further away from the junction to give hgv,s a bit more room , as the kerbs are always getting ripped off the roundabout
It is a very tight roundabout! Would certainly help new drivers.
I drive road trains in Australia.
My old boss told me "What's in front of you has happened already, what's behind you in the mirrors is what's going to happen!"
Thanks for your comment 👍
thanks! great video for hgv class 1 license hopefuls. did you make the blue car (maybe a ford) from the right slow down at 14:30? what are the rules in such situations?
Hi Ronnie, do you mean at the second mini roundabout? If so that vehicle was going straight on so we didn’t cause the vehicle to slow or change direct.
Very good video I passed my class 1 test.. this video is very good to keep sharp
Much better with the mirror cam Sam.
Thanks Steve!
does this apply to class 2 aswell? i have my test in a few days, thanks
Some parts will yes but some will techniques are different, we do have a route filmed in a class 2 on the channel if you want to check that out.
Great instructional video, noticed you didn't seem to use the exhaust retarder with experience it's possible to drive with little braking. It's great when losing speed off the gas on approach to any hazard smooths out the driving.
Hi Steve, great observation yes your right we don’t teach using the retarder in initial lessons as unfortunately there simply isn’t enough time. We do however do cover it in the advanced and defensive driving course 👍
Hello I have an automatic car license, do you know if that gets changed to a full manual license if i pass my class 1 test in a manual?
Yes I believe it would but your best contacting the DVSA to double check.
No it won’t. You can’t drive manual gear box vehicles at all. If you want to drive a trucks with manual gear, you need to do a retest for a car driving license all over again. That’s why it’s always best to do a car license on a manual, then you can drive any vehicle and get a job in a company if they have vehicles only with a manual gear.
I failed my test today for the c+e he said my turning is to wide am watching ur turning I done most turns like ur self if you could do anthere video but with a 3 axle trailer so I can learn abit more would be much appreciated thanks 👍
Sorry to hear that Phil! Will try and get some filming done with our tri-axle trailer! Good luck with your retest 👍
@@a1trainingservices thanks mate an thanks much appreciated 👍👍
The fact that you didn't stop talking once, proves just how much concentration you need to drive through urban areas. You really can't switch off for a second. How you're supposed to look in your mirrors every few seconds and concentrate on the road ahead with one set of eyes is what i find very difficult. I have so much more respect for lorry drivers after learning to drive one.
It’s a tough job! Glad you enjoyed 👍
Can i pls ask a question im a bus driver for 8 years. Im 29 years old. Is driving an artic the same as driving a bus?
I’m afraid it’s very different to a bus.
13.33 did he hit that curb?
No that’s driving over a drain cover.
I got my test tomorrow any tips for me lads
Just take your time and be confident in your decisions, look as far down the road as you can and plan ahead! Good luck for tomorrow!
@@a1trainingservices thank you very much appreciate I come back tomorrow with update
@@a1trainingservices I failed my test on awareness/ planning 5 minors turn to serious and junction observation that’s it silly mistakes 😒
@@mah888mood sorry to hear it! Just get booked back in soon as you can 👍
@@a1trainingservices I will thank you so much
13:33
what happened her
A drain coved 😊
Did u hit a curb at about 13 minutes 😂
No the bounce is a drain cover 😊
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can i get a hi?
Hi 👋
34:40 is that a fail?
Hi! Thanks for the comment, no it wouldn’t be a fail.
Was just wondering because I've got my test tomorrow and that's what I'm most worried about is clipping a kerb incase I fail the test, there's one corner that I can't seem to make it through without clipping the kerb a little
@@godblessyou9743 if you tired goes over the curb it would be a fail I’m afraid, good luck with your test!
You are doing mirrow checks in same time when you steer, thats a fault..
Thanks for the comment John we will keep that in mind.
Sir truck job
Hope you enjoyed!
The problem with the test is that its so anethetised and not realistic because its so militantly policed. The focus should be on competence and smoothness rather than remembering the need for mirrors every 7 seconds or so.
Thanks for your comment 😊
That’s the thing, nobody drives in a real life as on test and nobody will drive on a test as drive in a real life. Even driving instructors don’t drive like that on their own. So many punishments on a driving test is a waste of time and money on next retest.
Best find a delivery route that only covers your test route then. What about the way back? If you have to teach a test route you are not teaching drivers how to cope with the job Just how to make costly mistakes and endure unnecessary stress at work. Give them their money back!
Thanks for your comment, routes on test always vary. Our videos just show how to best deal with situations that learns may encounter, we are simply trying to offer learners extra information 😊.