Extreme Truck Driving In London, The Most Hostile Place To Drive A HGV In The UK
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- čas přidán 14. 12. 2019
- London is an extreme city to drive in any vehicle, never mind a 44-ton artic truck. in this example we do battle with busy central London traffic, avoiding busses and taxies whilst being cut up by cyclists and motorbikes with some road closures thrown into the mix, all whilst monitoring 6 mirrors, blind spots and the added pressure of meeting delivery times whilst sat in stationary traffic. But that's just getting to the delivery site, then you have the most ridiculous site entrances to negotiate, zombie pedestrians and lengthy unloading times regardless of whether your running to time or not. Then you have to do it all again on the return journey out of the city.
It might sound like I'm moaning but I actually quite enjoy the challenge with the hustle and bustle of driving in London, this video is just to make others aware of the challenges we face bringing goods into the city so shop shelves are full, building sites have their materials and essential services continue to function.
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"Keep going like that driver" I would have lost it
You have a lot of patients kev I would lost it with that guy
Sex and travel would have come up in the conversation
John Dodd F off?
I would have told me to give me instructions at the back of the trailer hidden from both mirrors.
I think I'd have told him to STFU and hopped out for a good look myself.
Patients? Kev isn't a doctor, is he? 😁
Don’t you just love it when people with no idea about driving artics , suddenly become experts in the art of giving instructions on how to reverse one into a tight entrance, don’t know how you kept your cool!! Keep calm and carry on!! Ace video again Kev, just watched for the 2nd time, keep up the good work and stay safe!
They are trying their best and probably have helped 100’s of artics reverse
Seemed perfectly fine to me, can never have enough help in a busy area like London. Personally I thought it was good communication.
He did say that he couldn't see past the gate so was probably grateful for the instructions in the end
They helped him.
Think it time they put that banks man back on tea and coffee duty’s agin 😂😂
He was and got sacked!
I got anxiety just watching this, never mind having to actually drive an artic in it
It would have been easy enough In a car or a van, but a big lorry I do take my hat off to him
How you reverse those 40 fters in such a tight space is a work of art. I've done a lot of site deliveries in London in a 7.5t my word that's bad enough. Now up for HGV training myself. Thanks for the inspiration
All the best with your training.
I did 30 yrs with a bus licence, took my class 2, class 1 and spent a year on class 2. I am now on class 1 and I have absolutely no idea whatsoever how it is even possible but I can spin a n artic with a long, ( 14.6 metre) trailer around in one go where it would have taken a 79 point turn in an 18t - I am sure it's physics but I am more convinced it's just witchcraft HAHA
Did you pass??
Those 40 footers are 45feet!!
I must begin by offering my sheer admiration of how to undertook that day's work. I only drive a 3.5t van myself and sometimes I think that feel huge around London. I was amazed how you got around those congested lanes especially with cyclist just appearing from nowhere. This video should be used as a training tool to try and make car drivers and cyclist appreciate the room lorries need! But then you arrived at the delivery point. I guess the assistants weren't much help judging by the comments. I particularly liked the point where he demanded you 'straighten up'! Great effort driver - You guys deserve so much respect for what you do. Big thumbs up and keep up the fantastic work!
I had a meltdown just watching that reverse, and having to listen to the expert drivers guide u in. World class skills from you 👍🏾
My god. After seing the traffic in London, I will never ever complain about the traffic here in Oslo Norway again. Respect to you sir.
I love it when people who have troubles walking on jobsites tell me how to drive my truck. It always makes me chuckle. I always just nod and say you got it. Then proceed to do what I know how to do. I haven't had to actually tell anyone to back off yet. Keep on truckin'.
in australia, i help my dad back into sites. i know he knows what to do, my only job is to tell him of hazards and space left. and given the instructions from these guys, should be all they tell you as well. instead of them saying "straight and left" should be "shallow s bend leading left"
You have the patience of a saint. Great backing and with so little space in which to do it. Great video!
You have got such a good attitude mate. I used to be a lorry driver and understand the stresses and you're attitude is so calm. Well done!
Wow Kev. I can't believe how calm and composed you were. Definitely got the write mentality for class 1 work. I used to be a lorry driver. Jacked it in three years ago to be a window cleaner. After watching this I am so glad I did
You’d have thought they’d have the parking suspended outside that site if they’re going to stick the entrance there... not in London though, too much like good planning for those dinlows.
Exactly my thoughts
Not knocking your comment at all mate, just for the future dimlow (dimwhitted and low intelligence, combinded) dimlow.
2 banksman🙊🙉🙈
InstaBlaster...
Quality assurance sign more important than a wider entrance.
Professional driving skills shown in this vlog, tight street with parked cars and then the killer reverse.
Truck looks 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲so Christmassy ✨
Another fantastic vlog Kev
That's takes some driving and skill to drive a vehicle like that into central London . I take my hat off to you kev well done .
Commendable driving job there Kevin. Makes me appreciate the driving conditions I experience here in the U.S. Being a long haul OTR driver I get some tight spots now and then but nothing like that back You had there. Kudos to you.
Did this site 2 months ago in my 26tonner and that was when the main gate was still at the sharp left on the pedestrian crossing, you then took the next left another 90 degree down between parked cars on a 1 way street with bollards on the junction corners and high curbs heading back towards the flyover/roundabout, where they wanted it backed in, but hadn’t thought to stop anyone parking on the right hand side so you could get the swing! Also these idiot banks men/traffic marshals didn’t even put out the pedestrian barriers. FORS sites are getting worse and worse in that shit hole. Great video mate and I’m impressed with how calm you are in the City 😂
That’s a Masters degree in reversing on a tight road between lampposts and parked cars, hats off for you.kev nuff respect
Awesome video mate! Looks very stressful to be fair, the cabs looking great aswell
Thanks Kev got that bloody tune stuck in my head now 😂😂- some these building sites really don't put any thought into getting product delivered -why didn't they CONE off a section opposite entrance bigger enough let u reverse n room swing round instead letting cars park literally all over the place -great vlog as always n lobbing the festive lights u just need a Santa in front window that looks like Luke c 😂😂
The planners drive Mondeos and Vauxhall things, that's how they don't have a clue 😢
I honestly think if that would of been jay he would of punched that banksman 😂😂😂
Patience of a saint! Well done mate.
Used to do commuter coaches into London and got fed up with the traffic. Like a fool ended up working at Nine elms for ten years and now glad I don't go anywhere near the place, so I feel your pain with London. Great vlogs Kev and thanks
WOW Kev !!!!! mate you have the patience of a saint, i'm afraid i'd have been out the cab and lamped the twat!!!! nice piece or reversing!!!
"Keep going like that" - What an absolute cluster truck XD great vlog kev take it easy bud merry Christmas have a good one :) #RoadLegends
Much respect to you sir...I would have lost my mind the first time they told me how to back. Well done.
This was like COMEDY with the bloke trying to give you backing directions... I was annoyed at first, but then I started laughing hard telling you to straighten out turn to your left hahaha
“Keep going like that” 😂 don’t know what you guys earn but it should be trebled fascinating to watch you have the patience of a saint
Thank you mate, much appreciated 👍
I'd eat my imaginary hat if that banksman happened to have a Class 1 license -- it's always the ones without licenses that love to tell you how to drive...
Fair play for keeping cool, I would've been inclined to floor the lad.
Really enjoyed that, great driving skills btw Tara
Another great vlog kev good piece of reversing the Christmas lights look great mate keep them coming and safe trucking mate
Blimey KevTee. I got sweaty palms just watching that! It's only when you watch this kind of video that you realise the problems HGV drivers have in city centres.
All I can say is, you’re a calmer man than me, I’d have lost my rag long ago. Well done mate.. it’s true what I been saying all along.. Kev tee= nice guy
Same here. Whatever your being paid it's certainly not enough.
over the years i have also learned to ignore other peoples directions more of a hassle than anything.if you know your vehicles limits then everything falls into place,thanx for the vid some good skills there mate.
Love your cheer attitude throughout
god that banksman was annoying
he would have done a lot better if he wasn't under instruction
Not a qualified banksman. Doesn't understand the actual role to play.
@@forevercomputing Really?? Did you check his credentials or are you just making it up???
If the driver feels the banksman is not liaising adequately with the driver then they must agree in advance before the beginning of any manoeuvre.
Kev accepted his commands and followed his instructions.
@@truckeralvarez5932 There are fixed commands for being a banksman. You cant just wing it using the same thing as you would for a car.
Where I work, banksmen is required in the yard as company policy now.
Forever Computing He was annoying to be honest.
Keep going like that
Bet that guys wife says that...keep going like that 😁😁
@@jimgemmell2831 buahaha you made my day pal
@@jimgemmell2831 hahahahhahahahaha lol
Good lord that was a stressful reverse in. There was a christmas tune playing but I had heavy metal in my head bec of the situation you were in. Hats off to you for keeping your cool like that.
Hats of to you! That looks stressful in a car let alone a truck! Merry Christmas to you Kev
"I know where I'm going and what I'm doing. You just tell me if I'm going to hit something!"
Exactly. This is all a banksman needs to do. I mean, it's not like you're wedded to the guy for twenty five years of holy matrimony. If you need a nag, well, you know what to do.
@@jonathanrabbitt 95% of banks men don't have a scooby what they are doing
The truck driver did a fantastic job, the banks man was so patronising
Don't you just love it when someone who has never driven anything bigger than a Ford Fiesta tries to tell you how to reverse an artic!?
I'd have either had a stand up row with him and/or driven away from the site, refusing to deliver due to their staff incompetence...
Great video Kev. London does certainly keep the skills in check.
Really good documentary skills, too! Quite entertaining.
Thank you, much appreciated 👍
Now that is patience mate,,,,, "respect"
I can’t stand driving a car in London-let a lone a 40 tonne lorry!
The trick of driving in London is dont let other cars intimate you let them go around drivers will not want to scratch there baby and stay away from battle damage cars as they dont care about there car. And you need eyes all around your car so never block the side windows if your driving a van make sure you can see all around the mirrors and make personal notes in your head what's around you at all times that the trick. Never ever lose control of your head carm and slow breathing helps
chris bristow Thanks god I live in the Lake District now where the most I encounter is an angry tractor
Lol me to I use to live in callington Cornwall but grow up in farnborough hants both my parents are from London so when I was old enough to drive use to drive all across London for my work. Now I live in west Yorkshire I have moved around a bit lol but I still live to drive but sadly no trucks for me nowadays just cars and Van's if I'm lucky
@@katherinebristow4987 snap I'm from Farnborough 🤔
It takes a certain type of driver to drive in London. You have to bee a cool headed
You gotta love downtown, major city construction site deliveries 😱😱... they are always time eaters.. stay safe Kev! And a Merry Christmas to you and your's!!
Some skill is that mate, well done man 👏🏻
Hi kev I've just passed my class 1 few days ago and this video has has terrified me. The only class 1 reverse that I have done was the test one in which I srltruggled too. But this is the practical world where you have to work. Great reversing skills m8.
@Miller the Viking trucking conquest this is exactly I am going to do my friend. As a new driver in Bradford I think I am going to struggle in terms of finding work. I am trying to find part time work on the side. I dont want to do full time driving to be honest. Even if I have to do few unpaid shift with someone I will do it to be a bot more confident. But as I said reversing seems absolute a nightmare. The sheer size of the truck bloddy scares me. Tight fucking turns. Early or late steering could fuck the whole manoeuvre. But what can we do. One has to start from somewhere. This is exactly how I felt when I started class 2 about 18 months ago. But when I started class 2 luckily I found part time work doing distant driving long runs with one or two.drops so my motorway knowledge has improved and I am not scared of them anymore. This is why I.went for my class 1. Passed second time. First time I fucked up reversing big time. I literally failed on the front cones where the reversing starts. Put fucking more money towards it and passed second time although 2 shunts taken.
Dont let it knock you, it comes to us all, a few weeks and you will have it down 👍🏻
@@paulyk7092 hope so my dear. Hope is the most wondeful thing in this world. So I am hopeful that things fall 8n place
Any driver that tells you he always gets every manouver right first time every time is talking crap.. You'll get it over the next weeks and months.. If you're ever in doubt, get out and check, and don't be scared to ask other drivers for tips
we all struggle at first but in the end it gets to be second nature and you will think nothing of it. just take your time and as many shunts as you need to get in the drop. keep calm and do not get flustered.
That site worker is an annoying so and so, instead of just letting the driver know if he’s close to hitting something or to keep going, as a non LGV driver he is telling the man how to reverse an Artic. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
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Good job on the reverse the phrase "too many Chefs" comes to mind 😂👍
As of now I have 3 months experience and what you do still feels like magic.
kev 10 out of 10 id have got out and told that bloke 2 nicely to shut up , id sooner get stuck in the country than go into london
"Daddy I love you to the moon and back" Aaaw bless, must be really hard being away from the kids so much!
Actually the hardest thing about the job....
Lucky you have a cool calm demeanour. Nice work.👍
Kev, that was a masterclass in reversing mate!
Give me a country lane any day of the week. That tip did my head in and I wasn't even there lol.
Thanks Kev, I live in London. It's even worse now with all the lane closures and 20mph... Anyway thanks for the video. What would happen if you ran out of time and needed a break in the middle of a city ?
Great video, great job on the reverse in those conditions
I'm amazed you kept your cool. After a while of the guy in hi-vis telling me what to do I would have just blurted out "Oh will you shut up!" Lol
I couldn't do what you do. I'd get so stressed. Driving in London in a car is bad enough!
Great driving Kev that bloke would have done my head in bless him.
mine too, i'd want to just do it myself, hate people telling me how to drive lol
Their "do this, do that" implies they think the driver can't reverse when reversing is one of the things you are required to do for the test.
Fraser Kirk The worst time is I was driving a mini -bus the transport manager can’t even drive a car, and told me what to do!
London trucking looks to be as rough as trucking into New York City. The massive size of most American haulers is not a positive in tight urban areas I can tell you. haha One thing I love about my country is the wide-open rural highways. It's a luxury I won't lie. The US and Canada are great to truck through. I don't blame you for preferring the city over there. I've seen footage of some of those English and Welsh backroads. It's a wonder standard cars get through!
Wow. Impressive driving and professionalism under tricky circumstances... I'm currently undergoing training to get my licence, I see there's a whole lot of "happy days" ahead of me ! Carry on, my good sir.
I just caught up with the previous vlog. This means two Kevtee vlogs in one night - whooo! It must be Christmas!
I believe "ball ache" are the words you were looking for at the end.
Keep going like that .. SHUT UP YOU NOB JOCKEY!! 🤬
Well done Kev 👍🏽
How the devil do you keep your patience, dude. That was incredible. "Nice and easy DRIVER. Keep doing like that DRIVER" lol
Cracking bit of driving into that site mate 👍
That time of night in London I find the best bets are head out to the M25 and round. Although you had a very lucky run through Old Street, its queues are a lot more predictable.
Yeah I had considered both routes but they were both as bad as each other 👍
Yeah always go round not always much quicker but alot less stressful and places to stop for toilets/coffee ect
Construction site banksman 2019 - Did the course, got the union card - Instant expert.
Just started watching this video
I'm very amazed with the reversing. Like they say 'hard work pays off. 😃'
Awesome reversing. You make it look so easy stay Safe.
Had bigger in there “drive”
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always the case mate 😂😂
Trouble is they are still there,.....
Yer we've had trucks in and out of here all the time until you back it in and then the bloke says the other trucks only have 3 axles plonked.
Tansport managers should be made to regularly do some of these runs to actually experience what issues drivers have to deal with apart from the actual driving part, computer says 2hr from point A to point C, but doesn't understand why 2hrs after arriving you are only now reading to leave for next job
Wow i was on edge watching that reverse !! u handled it great mate lol the guy was not making it any easier lol GREAT VID 👍👍
Glad to see you had a great time in London Kev. Oh & happy belated birthday 🍰 from me. I watched trucker Jenko yesterday he mentioned it was ur birthday 🎁 mate. Great blog as always mate.
thanks mate 👍
I've learned to ignore their instructions unless I absolutely can not see the rear end, here in the USA. Good job getting in there with all the rambling. 👍
Watching this a year and a half on, now the govt decided HGV divers no longer need to show they can reverse a lorry to pass the driving test... I do not look forward to a day in the near future when one of those new drivers enters London and has to do what Kev did. 🚦🚦🚦
Exactly 🙉
To be fair we all have to start as unexperienced drivers, and we all have a first day.
22:58
Just get off the sidwalk
The reversing elements are not being removed - they'll be conducted by third parties. Which I agree this also isn't ideal as the standards will vary but I suppose it's better than nothing..
Just subscribed Kev and enjoyed the vlog if you know where your going in London its half the battle but as a stranger driving an artic must be a nightmare look forward to next vlog
That was some top notch reversing. I'll be honest mate I'd have struggled there 100% but there again I'm new but I'd have needed a new nappy after that reverse 😂
The job of a banksman is to point out where you need to end up, to tell you if you are going to hit someone/something, and to warn passersby not to stand where they can get squashed. It's an important role in keeping things safe and helping the lorry driver do his job.
What that buffoon who came to work dressed as a banksman was doing, was the equivalent of the GPS saying "Right, put your left clacker on. Nice. Do that. Now, go straight left a bit. No, not like that. Left and straight! Speed up, change the radio station. Now brake and turn the A/C off. Aaagh why aren't you where I want you to be?!"
You wouldn't expect your satnav to try and tell you HOW to drive, it just provides information to help you get there. A banksman should be just the same.
I can't handle micro managing non trucker banksmen.
This right here! All I need from banksmen is to know where they want me and to make a lot of commotion if I'm going to squish something/someone.
I have only taken seven and a half tonners into London and, believe me, that is the most I ever want to do! Drivers there are maniacs, the scooter riders are worse, the cyclists and pedestrian are the worst of all. I admitre your patience Kev, you do a grand job.
Mate, i really feel for you. I used to drive a class 1 HGV in and around London and that was a good few years ago, it was horrendous then. Couldn't even imagine doing it on a day to day basis now.
Another great video Kev. Love the London city centre ones.@ Glasgow.
God bless the banksman, clueless fecker , turn left means nothing, turn right means nothing. Do you mean the cab or the trailer? In situations like this I generally say to the hi viz , let me drive, just shout if I'm close to anything on a blind spot. Love this job !
That's why when I do the banksman I use hand signals where the driver must steer. One hand for the y and the other for the x...
I’m a new driver , I don’t know how I could do that reversing by myself 😅😅😅
Practice
@@Hedge-Hog I’m driving for 18 month now and that is true practice is the way to learn, proud to say I turn up a very good driver 👍
Hello Kev, it's good to see you get your share of the easy ones. That would have a barrel of fun with a bonneted truck and you tri's set at the back of the trailer.
Keep smiling mate
JD
Yeah you can see why we use cabovers 😂😂
Just watched your video from Dec 2019, oh! am I glad I am retired brought back all the memories of delivering central London back in the 70 's in a rigid!!! bad enough but oh no not with a trailer. you must have the patience of job. I would have been straight up the A 40 out of there ha! ha!. Good to watch in the comfort of my lounge keep up the good work.
It’s about time that banks men have to train by getting them to behind the wheel and backing into a marked bay.
I've said pretty much the same thing about traffic 'planners'. Most of them haven't a clue about real world conditions - I've even offered to take a few out with me so they could see for themselves what it's like but couldn't get any takers . . . ;-)
That banks man was bloody annoying “init bro” I think a change of career is advisable before he causes an accident or causes a truck driver to have a nervous breakdown
Much respect from across the pond. Keep it between the lines brother. 🇺🇸🚛🇬🇧
Cheers buddy, thanks for watching 👌🇬🇧🚛🇱🇷
You sound a bit Irish there at times Kev "I'll see what the craic is!"
Must be watching too much Ned 😂
Coming in on the blindside would have been an absolute joke with those guys "helping" you.
Good job mate. My stress levels are now 100 .takes my hat of to you sir
nice work m8 i love your video key tee keep up the good a+
When I’m reversing into sites I’ll ignore these clowns as they have no idea of driving a lorry. I’m sure you’ve been doing long enough like me to know what you are doing.
Hi Paul, what are the rules to bringing out the forklift into the street-only ten pallets?
Think your a skilled enough driver to ignore these walking talking over paid cockney health & safety traffic cones!! Haha love how not 1 of the 3 banking u in give u clear directions! Typical site in london to be fair. Tell u what we'll make a site in the buisest part of the city and the entrance tight as hell even though we need 44ft trailers in & out & to top it off well dress some turds fully in orange who cant string a sentence together & put them in charge of traffic but cant actually direct traffic.....thats why I hate london!
Kev: "That's what I was trying to do shush!"
The guy not driving the truck: *Continues shouting orders*
Yeah there not very good at listening so they get the same treatment in return 😂
I get it all the time. My boss doesn't have anything other than a car licence yet he constantly tells us how to drive and turn trucks 🤦♂️ it's like please just stop and let me do what I know how to do and just watch my blind spots for me
Phew 😳 patient man Kev. Don’t think my cool would have held out that long lol
Wouldn’t it be quicker to park the truck outside and take the forklift to it?
Much easier and quicker, unfortunately site heath and safety rules won't allow for roadside unloading.
KevTee health and safety getting in the way of common sense? No way, I don’t believe it 😏
They like to make these sites easy to get into dont they😂😂
Haha