How to get your lorry Licence
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- čas přidán 13. 03. 2014
- With the implementation of the Initial Driver CPC qualification attaining your HGV or LGV licence has never been so challenging.
This video has been created to give you an overview of what is actually involved in getting HGV entitlement. This video goes through the different licence types, Initial Driver CPC, medicals, theory training, theory tests, practical training and practical tests. Everything from Medical to Module 4.
After having watched this video if you still want your LGV licence please go direct to a local training company as opposed to signing up with a broker. Just visit our website at www.nolgvbrokers.co.uk
We hope you find this video both useful and informative.
Brilliant informative video. Keep up the good work. Love how it keeps it to the point and don't beat around the bush like some instructors. Will definitely be giving you a ring soon!
Really good insight to the process of the LGV, enjoyed watching, got C entitlement and Done CPC got card now ready for lessons , thanks.
great video guys, very helpful. thank you for taking the time to explain everything so clearly.
I learned with this company great company passed first time been driving since I passed in July 2015
Very informative, Been thinking of pursuing these licences but was unsure what was what, clued up now :) Thank you :)
Thanks for uploading this, it's very helpful
Hi Sean,
Very well done. I learned a lot in an easy manner.
thank you very much for this video helped me alot
I have been watching all your training videos and found them very informative and today as I live in Cyprus I passed my cat C test today, I am so happy and thanks for your videos.
+bitkerr Thanks very much for your nice comments. Glad they helped
Great video, great presentation and very informative, Well Done and Thank You.
Excellent explanations and overall walkthrough. Really straight forward & a lot better than trying to understand whats written in various forums etc. Thanks
1986DDM Thanks very much for your kind comments. Things will change a little in June however with the abolition of the paper / counterpart driving licences. As provisional entitlement will NOT be shown on the "plastic" licence access to provisional entitlement will be online....www.nolgvbrokers.co.uk/share-driving-licence-system-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work/
This was a great video thanks for the help !
Very informative, thanks. Probably gonna be sending off for my form pack this month.
Thanks Roco. Good luck with it all. Just don't sign up with a broker. They are nothing but hassle.
love this man thank for helping us
Thank you so much for this video Sean.. i passed my CPC mod 4 today with 100% all because of this video.
i paid 250 for training and the test and my training was semi good so was not confident but watching this made me so sure id pass and i did. if i lived in surrey i would of defo done my training with you.
once again thank you.
Nice one David.
How's it going 4year on mate? Do you like that line of work?
I have just pass my module 4 test,i should say the information you have provided has help me pass,
I am happy to say to you thank you Shaun.
Thanks for your comments. Just here to help!!!
Good informative Video!!
great video really good way of explaining everything A**** many thanx
Thanks mate, I'm currently living abroad and returning to the UK next year will do my cpc then.
Great video.....I'm thinking of going for my cat c and this has been really helpful 👍
Thanks very much!
This is so good 👍
I'm glad I have seen this because I did not realise that C1 could be so small, just like a van based platform really. The MAN truck in this video, that sort of size I was thinking was C1, so now I find that it is actally C (class 2) its not so daunting. Thanks.
Excellent video
Thanks
very useful video. explained everything well. i cant wait to begin my training. a new career path for me. waiting on receiving my D2 and D4 forms from the dvla and have ordered my theory book and dvd. quick question, do you do the driver cpc part 4 once you have passed your practical?
Gr8 video, thanks very much
thanks for the video, good info
Thanks mate
very informative ...Thanks
Great help thanks
very informative thanks
Super Vid Mate
Good Video!
Thanks ever so much good advice
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Good luck guys
Nice one cheers, is it the same with the practicals as well then???
Thanks very helpfull
Great informative video. I'm hoping to eventually obtain my C&E and then go on to do my ADR, and this information has really helped. I passed my B&E last year on my 2nd attempt, failed on the manoeuvre first time round! But this will hopefully assist me, as I now know what to expect! But the pressure of test conditions is difficult to overcome!
Thanks for your comments Kevin. You obviously know how to reverse a trailer. Same principle with C+E, just a bit bigger. You have passed tests before so I am sure you will do it gain. Good luck! .
I'm so glad I stumbled across your video in my research on getting this done, because originally I was quoted by a broker £4600 on a Train Now, Pay Later scheme, which I was going to go for, (quite a convincing sales pitch) but since viewing this video and shopping around I've found much cheaper alternatives! Thinking of doing a video diary of the process from start to finish!
Kevin Brown£4,600 is way too much. You did the right thing in going direct. Brokers bring nothing to the party! Let us know how you get on.
Will do, Cheers Sean Pargeter
Hi Sean Pargeter do you need to have held the C Class License for a minimum term, or have a minimum amount of driving hours/experience, before obtaining the C&E?
Question to anyone that knows. I have passed my HGV theory and my hazard perception (booked my module 3 case studies). I have the passed sheets of paper from the testing centre. Who, when and where do i send these off to?
You are star thank you very much i really appreciate your time
+Mr Shah You are welcome.
cool...doing mine nxt month. ps do u do module 4 same day as your test? also after passin theory test how long do i have until i wanna go in for practical test.
hi Sean pargeter if you can help me out I have done my class 2 22 months ago and Cpc module 2 but I didn't done the Cpc module 4 now if my time get over which is 2years do I have to do the Cpc module4 again thank you
I am a bus driver in possession of category D with CPC and all those required to drive Bus and coaches.Now exactly what new things i need to achieve C+E.I know that i need to do C first .A note worth mentioning I already got all provisional entitlement when i applied for my bus provisional.
Pretom Chakraborty Hi, thanks for your question. It's good that you already have provisional C, just check (online) to make sure the provisional cat C is still valid. Assuming it is, you will then need to do 3 theory tests, multi choice, hazard perception and the Driver CPC conversion Case Study test. Then do your practical training and testing on cat C and finally do your Mod 4. Once you have passed the Cat C send your licence to DVLA and you will it back with provisional C+E. To get your class 1 you just come back and do some driver training and testing. Should take about 10 weeks to complete.
Makes australia's truck licencing look good can tow a trailer up to 9 tonne on a LR, MR, and,HR which is the rigid licences. And any trainler over 9 t needs a HC wich is a single combination licence.
if i get my 7.5 ton test done which covers a c1, would this cover a car towing a trailer? if you could help me out that would be great as i would like to get both for my license
Thanks for taking your time to offer this advice to people like myself, nice video. Just to clarify if you go straight to a cat (C) licence do you still have to pass a test to drive (C1) plus (C1+e) and if so is that to include hazard perception / theory/ practical ie all 4 modules again? thanks.
fastasfox Hi. Thanks for your comments. In response to your questions. If you get the cat C then you will automatically be given the C1 (as you have passed the larger class of vehicle). If you want the C1E (7.5 tonnes with trailer) then that is a different test as you want the E (trailer) category. You might just consider doing the C and then C+E, That way you will automatically get C1E. You can also drive any class of HGV's. You will have to do Mods 1,2,3 and 4 if you want to get a licence to drive a goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes commercially. That means being paid to drive. Hope this helps
E.P. Training Yes it does help thanks. I also watched your video on brokers too. I got a quote inc credit interest at £4650.00 they did put quite a bit of pressure on me to sign up but lucky for me i like to sit on things for a while. I spoke to a local school and he quoted me inc cpc training( all 33 hrs i think) at £1500.00 I`m now waiting for my licence back so i can go do the assessment session with him. he did laugh at me when i told him what i had been quoted. Thanks.
Hi great video. I have a 7.5 iveco cargo lorry but am unable to drive it because not having the right licence I would just like to know what test I would have to do would it be the one not exteeding 7.5 or would I have to do the 32tone test thanks ryan
Hi Ryan. Thanks for your comments. You have 2 options really. Do the C1 (over 3.5 but not more than 7.5 tonnes) or leapfrog the 7.5 tonnes and do the rigid, class 2 (over 3.5 tonnes but not more than 32 tonnes). It's the same process and normally about the same price. If you will only ever drive a 7.5 tonners then just do the C1 licence. It should be easier to pass your driving test in a C1 than a big rigid. Although if you might drive something bigger than a 7.5 tonnes in the future go for the class 2. The choice is yours!
Thank you .
after ive done my theory and practical tests ill do my cpc module 2 and 4 am i then legally qualified to drive?
Thanks for fast response ......,,theory it is then
Good video always wanted to drive a lorry would I find it hard in the test if I can't spell that good
Hi with your experience how hard is it to get an lgv job when you have a dr10. I got this over 8 years ago so it is still on my license but i do not declare it on my car insurance as is older than five years.
Kind regards
Matt
Hi . How and what needs to apply for first time driving tachograph card uk . Please thanks so much for your helpful information
Hi
You can do it online via the .gov website
thanks
There is a lot of training to do, over all how much would you say the price is for class 1, also when you pass do you think it easy to find a job right away with just passing ?
+Darren T Hi. Thanks for your question. There is a bit of training and testing to do however in the bigger picture of things, you are changing your career and becoming a professional LGV driver. The training and testing is manageable and passable. The class 1 course will cost between £1,000 and £1,300 depending on where you go. Cheap is NOT better! Before you do class 1 you need to do class 2 and all that. I have been working in this industry for 20 years and the demand for drivers right now has never been so good (from a drivers point of view). Hope this helps
Ino it's an old video but if you pass your test in a auto can you drive a manual I passed my theory yesterday looking for a driving school near the WN5 area
correct. Thanks for that. Will do an updated video.
Hi mate, just a quick couple questions... you say that if you pass 2 of the theory tests and fail 1 all you have to do is retake 1, is that the same as if you pass 1 and fail 2 you have to retake 2 because car theory you have to pass both parts???? and also if you apply for just a class C provisional do you automatically get a C1 on there as well???
Hi. OK it is different to the car theory test where you have to pass both elements to be awarded a pass. It's different for large vehicles. So if you pass 1 and fail 2. You only sit the 2 you failed. Also you will NOT automatically acquire C1 provisional just by applying for the class 2. You have to state (on D2) that you want C1 and C. Hope this helps. Sean
Hi I would love to get my cat C and then my C+E but don't have the cash to do this, as i'm currently unemployed. Do you know if there is any form of help from Jobseekers though training or something? I'm not currently on JSA.
Hi again! Do EP-Training have any training centres in Bristol? The first training company that comes up in google is The LVG Training Company… would you recommend them? Are they what you would describe as a 'Broker' that you recommend avoiding!? The C+E, CPC and something called Direct Access Course with them adds up to around £3k and they claim to help with finding me work as a newbie lorry driver… Thanks again for your videos!
+Christian de Juan Hi, Thanks for your comments. Soz we don't have a place in Bristol. We are just a small outfit based near Guildford, Surrey. Please try my website www.nolgvbrokers.co.uk , enter your postcode and you will find some good companies near to you.
+E.P. Training Nice one, thanks a lot for your help!
Thanks so much, great video, clear and relevant information. So about 8 weeks in total to obtain a LGV licence… what about the total cost… roughy about how much? Thanks again!
+Christian de Juan +Hi, thanks for your comments. To get you class 2 and Driver PC should be around £1,600 - £2,000. Goo luck!
Hi. I watched video before I started my hgv license video helps alot to understand what needs to done start to finish. Good idea n good work however somewhere in video he says for those English isn't first language. But i m Turkish and my English isn't very good but managed to all the tests no problem cat c. C+e even ADR license so thanks for video not for advice tho.
+Aladdin Keykubat Thanks for your comments and glad the video helped. It's just a bit of a head's up on getting the LGV. I was not trying to be disrespectful to you or anyone else regarding their language abilities. I was referring (I think) to the Driver CPC Case Study theory test and the fact the Q&A are not available to study (in advance of the test). Therefore to pass you have to rely a lot on reading the Case Study scenarios at the test centre. Those who were new to the English language may have difficulties reading and understanding the paragraphs of text. Glad you got all your licences and good luck in the future. Peace out!
hi do the provisional category c go on your driving licence now keep hearing it goes on your counterpart but there is no counterpart now
Provisional is now online.
Great videos sean, whats this thing all about you have to do 35hrs of training over 5 years? Is this more tests?
Hi Thomas. Thank for your comments. The 35 hours every 5 years concerns Driver CPC training. In the video above I talk about Initial CPC and NOT periodic (35 hours every 5 years). For all existing professionl drivers it means sitting in a classroom for 5 days and getting a DQC (Driver Qualification Card). Having just the entitlement on your driving licence is no longer sufficient to drive a truck for a living. From Wednesday (10th) everyone has to "have the card". It's an EU directive. The idea and concept is sound however at the moment it is just another box ticking exercise!!!
Thanks very much sean once again, your knowledge has been very helpful, I have booked in for my medical then its time to send away for my provisional, how soon can I start the class c+e if I pass the class c?
thomas Sheridan
As soon as you pass the cat C driving test send your licence of to DVLA. They will then send you a new licence back with provisional C+E automatically given to you. You can then crack on with your class 1 (C+E). Good luck!
Thanks sean
I need your answer ive ordered the 2nd cd that you're holding should i practice theory on that cd i dont have your first cd you was holding please give me a answer please got my test coming up
+Marvells x Sorry...yes practice with the disc.
i want to be able to drive a recovery van with a platform on it. what category i need and what tests.
C1 and possibly cpc
we don't need the paper part anymore so i'm assuming we just send the photocard licence?
Correct.
Just a question I done my medical and filled in my d2 a few years ago but never continued with the theory and practical due to getting distracted with other things,............I am certain I sent it to dvla but not 100 per cent..........on my counterpart paperwork it says on provisional entitlement c and c1 along with A, BE AND GH........both c and c1 say from 07/05/09 untill 10/11/29 .........so my question to you is........even so I did my medical a while ago can I go straight onto my theory without doing a new medical
Hi, As you have already said you have acquired provisional C1 and C already so no need to do another medical. Not until you are anyway. So, yes you can just do your theories and the practical bit.
do i need to do section 6 on D2 if i have a photocard license?
no
Bit of a random question, do you still have to read a number plate at a certain distance even if you've past your medical?
+Reggiezx6r Sorry for delay in getting back to you. For the LGV practical driving test/s you do not need to read a number plate. Your eyesight would have been checked at the provisional licence application stage.
Can I get an HGV/LGV or C+E licence after living in Britain for a few years? My friend has a U.S. CDL license and wanted to know if he will lose that CDL migrating to the UK.
+Brianna McCollum OK...couple of questions there.....Can I get an HGV/LGV or C+E licence after living in Britain for a few years? Yes as long as you have a UK driving licence (car) and can pass a medical. Then you do the theories and practical's.My friend has a U.S. CDL license and wanted to know if he will lose that CDL migrating to the UK... Yes.. Your friend would need to exchange their driving licence for a UK driving licence. When the DVLA create a UK licence your friend will only gain car entitlement and loose their CDL. They would need to do all the required medicals, theories, practical's etc...just like a new entrant. Hope this helps
E.P. Training Thanks. You helped a lot
hi you have a cd for the cpc mod 2 case study where can i get one of the from ive got my mod 2 test in 3 week any help would be appreciated
+Michael Mccormack You may as well watch my Module 4 video. That seems to help some people get through the Mod 2. The syllabus and subject matter is the same. Just read the case studies carefully and you will be fine. Also it's multi choice so the answers are listed for you. You just need to select the right one/s. English is your first language so you will walk it.
Thanks for the reply ive watched all your videos they've helped me a lot i realized there wasnt any questions or answers on the disc after i watched the video
I find it insane you can drive a 700 ton mobile crane on the road on a class 2 licence thoughts on this please.
+Joel Liddle A couple of years ago you could have driven that crane on a standard car licence!! But it a rigid truck with a huge crane. The crane is for all intense and purposes plant so classed differently.
any free funding available
Hey mate, I passed my C and C+E in August 2009 and I know I need to do the CPC do I need to do my theory and practical again? Cheers
Brian Richards Hello. If you passed before August 209 and you have NOT done any Driver CPC training so far, you can either do the 35 hours (5 days in a classroom, no exam) or do Modules 2 and 4. Module 2 is a theory test and Module 4 a practical test. You know what...............at the moment it's quicker and easier to do the 5 days. Believe me, it is. Once you complete your 35 you will get your Driver CPC card and you will be good to go. Visit www.nolgvbrokers.co.uk to find a good company in your area.
E.P. Training does this apply to anyone or only if you passed before 2009? Cheers
If i obtain my cat c licence and decide to go for c+e will i need to retake the theory test?
No is the answer. You only do one set of theory tests adn that will be when you are going for cat C.
Ok thanks sean
Thanks you
+Joshua Gregory Thank you. Hope it helped.
+E.P. Training it is a shame your down in London
how long does a medical last? did one a while back. unfortunately I got Conde.
+Joshua Gregory only lasts 4 months from medial date to provisional application with DVLA. May have to do it again?
I have always wanted to drive lorries, I don't know why but it sounds so much fun to do... :( Really want to.
+Halloween Christmas wasn't fun the other night for me unloading with the wind and rain hitting my face getting soaked at 4am in the morning, but the money is good
what you dont say is about people with c e that can driver ridged and drawbar and still not have full ce entitelment like me ive been driving wagon and drag over 25 years with ce restricted to drawbar only not arctic ce
Fair point and you are right however I set this up for for new entrants as opposed to expereinced drivers. Sorry Wayne, perhaps I should do a video for those with the old class 3. The rules are now you could drive a drawbar to the test centre (on your own) and do a CE test. If you were to fail you could still drive home on your own. Crazy. However if you did pass your driving test on drawbar (old class 3) and did your new test on a drawbar (to remove any restrictions) you would be given full C+E entitlement, i.e you could drive an artic. Thanks for your comments.
I have full B licensed, can I applied for C1?
Yes you can or go for the C too!
hi . i passed mod 3 today and the examiner didnt take my class c provisional licence. is this standard practice ? do i need to complete mod 4 to before getting my new licence. also , do i get a dqc card aswell as a new licence or just a dqc card ?
+Paul Matthews Ok I think you only have Mod 4 to do. You WILL need your driving licence to show as ID for your Mod 4 so I would suggest you do not book your Mod 4 till you get your licence back in your possession. The examiner really should have asked if you need to keep hold of your licence to do the Mod 4. No big deal though, you passed the hard bit (driving test). Just watch our Mod 4 vids on here. That should help a little.
thanks . i havent provisional class c off yet as my instructor told me not to. is this ok to show as i.d for the mod 4 ?
+Paul Matthews Use you driving licence for ID for the Mod 4. Once you have passed the Mod 4 send of your driving licence to DVLA for upgrading (along with your blue test certificate). You don't apply for your Driver PC card. It will automatically be sent to you once you pass Module 4.
If I get qualified to drive a class 2 vehicle am I automatically qualified to drive a C1? Thanks
Yes Tyler. You will automatically gain the lower category C1. Two for 1
Thanks ;-) i presume the class 1 and 2 both have to be done
No. You can do class 2 and leave it at that......or go on and do your class 1.
ah nice one guys cheers
Do I can to go to C+E straight from B?
Nope. You must do C first
E.P. Training first c2 ?
Rafael Mondini hi r u pass
Muhammad Yasir I didn't make it yet
Rafael Mondini okay good luck
10.38, i marked all provisionals,dont know what they gave me on license..hehe
Hey Sean Pargeter I passed my multiple choice and hazard perception tests last week and training for C class starts end of this month! For anyone attempting the theory tests, I would strongly recommend downloading the 'LGV Theory Test & Hazard Perception' app by Deep River Entertainment. Certainly helped me and just practise as much as you can with mock tests and revision of each category of questions! Can't wait to start my training
Kevin Brown Nice one and thanks for the heads up on the theory training. Who are you doing your training with?
Downloading that app was the best £7.99 I've spent in a long while! I'm doing my training with a company in Birmingham called CPC Nationwide. cpcnationwide.com/
Kevin Brown i have mine tomorrow afternoon, very nervous!!!!
JamMaster M So long as you have took the time to revise and practise then you will be fine. My only advice would be to seriously concentrate when it comes to the hazard perception clips. Good Luck! Let me know how it goes!
Kevin Brown I have been doing it on the disc and i have only been getting around the 77 mark, so i'm hoping i get easier questions today but who knows? And yes a few people have said to really concentrate on that part, i also have my drivers cpc test after the hazard perception! Fun day! :/
Can you drive C1 when you pass C?
Yes as you have attained the higher category
Sean Pargeter Is industry still booming in terms of work places ??
Phen0mable The short answer is yes. There is plenty of work out there and a demand for HGV drivers. A lot of the older chaps have retied as a result of Driver CPC (last September) and the number of new entrants coming into the industry has been dropping for a number of years. Long gone is the requirement to have 2 years experience. Haulage companies need those loads delivered, whether you have the experience or not. Having said that employers DO prefer you to have experience, but in the current climate...it's not essential.
Sean Pargeter thanks for your reply and your time. I appreciate that
wish grandad rights applied to the motorcycle licence too.
+dave draycott Sorry Dave. Bikes are not my bag! To get your lorry licence, bike entitlement will have no bearing on getting it!
I'd love to get my HGV licence, but unfortunately due to epilepsy I must wait 10 years :( Shame, it's something i've wanted to do my whole life.
Sorry to hear that. I know DVLA are a bit tough when it comes to epilepsy. Keep the faith!!!!
Sean Pargeter Thank you! It's understandable why they're tough, but it's so frustrating! Hopefully I'll be back in a car next year anyway :)
I am 35 years of age and did my category C and category C+E eight years ago. Then shorty after that, I did the HIAB and ADR and I also have the CPC as I am a bus driver and have been for 14 years. My ADR allows me to drive petrol tankers and guess what, I can't get a job anywhere. So I have spent over 3 thousand pounds on the training, medical and tests and what a waste of time and money. My advice is, don't bother as you will regret it. I really wish I hadn't wasted my money. Biggest mistake of my life.
1100HondaCB Sorry to hear your experience getting work has not been so good. I am surprised someone as highly qualified as you have not been able to find employment as a driver to date. The petrol tanker work is what most drivers want to do as the money is good. As a result there are still a huge number of drivers going for a limited number of jobs. I would also say the HGV driver employment environment at the moment is very buoyant. There are lots of transport companies looking for drivers. It is a little different from 8 years ago. I see you drive buses so your experience of driving large vehicles should be spot on. My advice is keep putting the effort in and you will get a start driving trucks. Companies are even taking on newly qualified drivers as there are not enough HGV drivers with a minimum 2 years experience (that's what employers used to say). Don't take my word for it, look online and you will still loads of vacancies.
I never knew you needed a license to drive a larger cargo van in England.
That is not a typical van in this video. It is actually plated at 5 tones. So it's classed as a 7.5 tonner although may not look like one. It looks like a 3.5 tonner but is not. Sorry for any confusion.
Do not EVER do a C+E with a wag and drag. Always go full artic.
i want to become a bus driver
+Marvells x As you can see from this video it is for truck and not PCV. It's the same process for bus as it is for lorry, i.e. Modules 1,2,3 and 4. Just the questions relate to bus and coach. There is quite a bit to do in order to get your bus CPC and you should really contact a local bus training company in your area to see what they can do. Just visit www.nolgvbrokers.co.uk and enter your postcode...see who is in your area.
Is there any funding for this very costly
Not really...but you should get a quick return on your investment Dave
This men speak english or what?:)
Shame no buddy what's to pay you when you start a driving job min wage now you get more working at supermarket mate my advice after 15 years driving lorry's is forget about it as a job
Paul, it is not all doom and gloom. There are some drivers out there who love driving and do get a decent wage. I would agree however that overall drivers are underpaid. It certainly should not be that way. But when driving a truck commercially is seen as a job of last resort your stuck between a rock and hard place. Thanks for your comments all the same
how much does one working at a supermarket make in UK . Just wondering the differences are than over here. Here you might make i dunno 150 pounds ($250 US) a week working at supermarket . New truck drivers here can make almost 490 pounds ($800 US) a week. Does it have to do with driving distances?
those vehicles are not giving the pupils a real like for like your draw bar is in effect the 7.5 ton yeah the plate says one thing but in reality put a pupil in a proper 32 ton truck they really will have issues as with your draw bar outfit shocking people need to use an artic for class 1 and may be train if need be on how to connect a draw bar fair enough u making it easier for test with your type of vehicle but we wonder why company are reluctant to take new drivers on cus they know the secrets so to speak in getting your class 1 quicker or class 2 I.e using smaller vehicles to get there license if they can't pass a test in a proper artic truck then what chance they got turning up for work on agency they are given keys paperwork here u go m8 cracking on they not going to have a clue as when they come to do a delivery in a tight place they going to shit themselves
+John Challenor It's not a 7.5 tonner. It's plated at 12 tonnes. Why would you need to train on a 32 tonner to get your class 2 when most class 2's are 18 tonnes? And what do you say the draw bar is easier than an artic because it is not. Anyway we have invested in a new artic so people now have the choice. Company's prefer to take on driver with experience rather than being newly qualified not because they learn on a 12 tonner.
+Sean Pargeter m8 I drove draw bars for years they are easy to drive why not use a artic?why use a small truck plated class 2 them things that are used are 7.5 ton plated for higher carrying weight it doesn't give a proper realistic to what they will drive not to mention the coupling is different
I mean go into some places these days where a new driver who passed in a draw bar gets in artic doesn't have clue who things work then they struggle like mad reversing it why because they used a glorified 7.ton plated 18 ton with a trailor on its not realistic is it