When you were walking up to the wagon, I felt an enormous sense of pride for you !! Well done mate

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate! :D:D Amazing feeling!

Best tip I was given for reversing was, the most important part of your reverse is done going forwards. If you line yourself up right at the start going backwards is easy ;)

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

That is true mate! The less i have to do going backwards the easier it will be :) Cheers buddy!

good man class 1!!! (been driving class 1 over 20 yrs,still cant reverse at times!!!)

Don’t stress pal, reversing comes with time. My first full time class 1 job after passing was on a bulk tipper and you should see some of the farms I’ve been in and out of. All I can say is I found it easier to stick the head out of the window and watch the back of the trailer. When you think you’re just about there, start correcting your steering to get straight. Have patience, it’ll come!!! 😀😀😀

Class 1 reversing on lessons is a start of a type of reverse we all learn day by day everyday we just have to hope we get better and better with time but experience is best when shared I have been doing this job for 15 years and I'm still learning and happy to share with anyone who asks to make them more safe and the tricks of the trade

I passed my class 1 in November and watching you now is exactly how I felt and what I went through. First day I had a blindside onto a loading bay next to a wall. It took me nearly 15 minutes to complete it and I almost went back to class 2 there and then. Still in class 1 and loving it, reversing is still not perfect but improving. You will get there. A tip: As you seem to have the same truck as me, use the crawler gear when reversing, helps a lot to start with.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate. After my 2nd day i was actually considering going back to class 2... i was that stressed lol. It was my Mrs that talked me out of it haha!

So chuffed for you mate, when it comes to reversing remember that, the bigger the trailer the slower it moves, also move the steering wheel little and often so you can gauge where your rear end is, the only way you’ll get better is to keep at it, keep up the good work mate

Hi Deady,just a piece of advice when I i started learning to reverse artics i was told never ask someone to do it for you as you'll never learn !! Get a experience driver to show you from outside ie how to turn and so on then you'll get the feel of the way the trailer goes,hope this helps.

At the tender age of 56 I've got my theory and hazard perception tests on Monday. I really appreciate the honesty in your videos.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck buddy! :)

Don’t be so hard on yourself with the difficult reversing with a trailer, mate. I can reverse around a corner with a trailer in a car but can’t imagine how tough it is with a truck!! Just be patient with yourself and you will get good at going backwards in the end!! Practice is all you need pal. Am rooting for you to get great at reversing! You can do it my man. I really enjoy watching your videos and you’re a very interesting guy, thank you, Ben

Brilliant mate,you'll get the hang of the reverse in no time it will become second nature too you.ned kelly is brilliant the best out there,been watching ned for years,watching his vlogs gave me the kick up the arse to go for my hgv.keep it up bud👍🚚

Well done Gareth for not just keeping in your comfort zone in Class 2 and diving straight into Class 1. You might not realise it mate but that inspires others. Your channel is a down to earth, how it is learning from the start which in my opinion takes guts especially sharing it with those who are in a similar situation. Balls to the haters mate and you've already shown you've plenty of balls and arnt frightened to jump in at the deep end. Maybe If you get some spare time in the yard just practice yourself on your own with some cones to get your confidence up if it really is bothering you but it looks like the job you have is perfect to practice on the job. Keep going my friend and youll be fine. Be safe Gareth

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate! Really appreciate your kind comment!

Keep the positivity going lad your doing a cracking job! Glad you are enjoying it mate!! Bad luck having a blowout on day 2 but these things happen fella 💪🏼

Reversing is a skill which will come in time ....always slow don't over steer get ya head out the window and if in doubt get out and av a 👀 good luck pal 👍

Good to see you back Deady, and congrats on the new job.

Hi I just found your Handel on you tube,I was a class 1 tipper driver from November 1989- end of August 2011,I still remember my first day tipping at Walton-le-dale near Preston then went to Speke near Liverpool airport for a load of rice bran back to an animal feed mill near where I live in North Yorkshire. Trust me everything will get better the more you do it,I've taken things out of quarries all over he UK including quarries in the middle of nowhere in South Wales,with out sounding a big head I have take stuff all over the UK. The best advice that I was given when I started was to have faith in your self and what did God give you a mouth for use it. The best thing you will ever do is ask people for directions,information and help.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one buddy :) Hopefully i'll be all over the UK at some point haha!

@James48535

4 жыл бұрын

Deady 2012 i learnt to drive in an ERF4x2 with a twin splitter box,,I've also driven two Volvo's,first was an ex shop delivery fm12 380 6x2 which went very well,it still had the plug on the back of the unit for lifting the floors up and down and the second was an ex Hastings unit from Hastings in Cumbria that was a 6x2 midlift Volvo globetrotter FH12 460 also went well,most days it would do 7+ mpg,if you ever need any help with anything and you think I can help you please ask as I'll be more than happy to help. I don't know if you've been told yet but if your tipping some where you never been before always get out and make sure it's good firm-hard level ground to tip on and the slightest sign your tipper isn't going up right stop and drop it down and find some where level,don't let any one tell you where to tip if it's not safe to do so,a tipper not tipping straight will soon tip over and then you have to do the explaining and your boss will tell you it's your responsibility to make sure every thing is right before you tip,I'm telling you what was told to me when I started by my dad who had been a tipper driver since he was 21,my dad been a tipper driver 26yrs when I started and it was him I worked for for 22yrs,I've never tipped one over and I've never Jack knifed a wagon,yes I've had accidents and hit things but it's all part of the learning curve of life

Aye Ned Kelly what a G! Can't imagine how you're feeling this week!

That’s actually a very good job for new passes, last thing you would want is to reverse upto a bay at a supermarket just after passing your test. Love the camera outside the truck. Great vlog as usual.

Loving how you show everything, you've already gone a long way from this video!

Deady great video again mate. Keep at it and keep doing it and it will all fall into place for ya mate. Take ya time and keep trying. Its all good in the hud mate 👍

Bit of advice about reversing, once you hit the corner the start taking your lock off if you know what I mean. I was told that and believe me it was good advice.

Passed my medical on Monday mate and hoping to be joining the HGV boys soon , glad your positive my man because it’s a risky choice , thanks for all your videos on the training as well , keep it up

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. It's a fantastic job!

Congratulations on getting your class one. Don't beat yourself up about anything or what people say the real learning starts from here.

GO ON SON!! So proud..cant wait to see the future vlogs..BOOM brother, When they go they go with a boom.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

They do! It shit me right up! Made me duck haha!

If you need to go back in a straight line, watch how much trailer side you can see in each mirror and whenever you see a difference pull the wheel to the corresponding side. If you see more right side then right hand down, left side, left hand down. Like anything, you have to think about it to start with but it won't be long before you don't even think about it.

Great blog Deady, keep them coming. I've mentioned it before but will say it again, your blog has helped me keep my HGV licence on track. Since passing my Class 1 on the 21st Feb (and Class 2 2weeks before) I've managed to secure a job starting on the 9th March. Can't wait to get going but tricking it at the same time. It's miles away from what I was doing for ths last 20 years but it feels like I am finally doing something I have wanted to for a long time so thanks for keeping me motivated to carry it through.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like me to be fair lol. I've wanted to do this all my life, finally i am doing it and i love it! Happy days mate! Smash it buddy :)

Fair play man keep it up 👍Neds the man no bull with that lad

really liking your videos mate! i have been driving coaches for last 20 years, and going to do my class 2 next week. so im hoping i pass the hazard and theory tests, driving a class 2 cant be much different to a coach im thinking.

Top vlog Deady keep up the good work buddy and don't worry about the reversing it will just come naturally in the end and you will think to yourself what was I beating myself up about

I starting driving class 1's 28 years ago, I started out on tippers doing weekend work. The company said I will put someone with you for the first few weeks until you're confident, I went out with someone for one trip then he went home, he said take it if you want to do some more so I thought sod it I will! Best advise for reversing is put a bit on take a bit off, you will soon learn when to take the lock off just easier if done is small steps. It will soon become second nature so dont worry. You will cock up at times, we all do, just learn from it, theres many a time I've said "I wont do that again!"

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your advice buddy. I know where i'm going wrong, i do exactly as photom said, i crank it on realllll hard then can't get back straight. I'm looking forward to trying all these tips everyone has give me :)

@daddygumps

4 жыл бұрын

@@photom2 even now I draw an imaginary line and follow it, you think you will never be able to do it but it gets easier and becomes second nature

@LordyG

4 жыл бұрын

@@Deady2012 I would also say, keep it slow and try and do all your steering whilst moving, also if you haven't heard the saying "don't be a &*#& take a shunt" ie if you've messed up, go forward and start again 👍

@fuckyoufuckingweb

4 жыл бұрын

I been meaning to ask someone who drive for more then 25 year to find out how did drivers use to communicate with transport without cellphone?

I found it much easier to get the window down and stick my head out to reverse when I was learning. Worked for me. We'll chuffed for you man.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate :D

Reversing is hard to start mate... I learnt by saying to myself “left to bend, right to chase” turn steering wheel left to bend the trailer towards a bay, turn ya wheel right to chase your cab round!

Ur the most honest person!. Wish you all the best my friend. Start my first class 1 job next week and im brickin it lol

GWARN DEADY LAD!!!! actually so proud of you!

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy :D

It will click just relax abit and practice every chance you have , and good on Paul for giving new drivers a chance👍

Very good videos these, it's helpful to see it from a new passer perspective. I've got my class 1 driving assessment at red rose on Sunday. I'm like you, been doing class 2 work for the past 7 years

Well done Deady, great vlog, you look like you're really enjoying the class 1 job, delighted for you.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

I love it mate!

Great video. Tricky reversing a trailer just practice practice practice. To took me a while to perfect it but I eventually got the hang of it as will you.

This is so great to see as a newbie. Your showing everything which is so informative and is making your videos unique to you. Fantastic video.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. That's my aim, to show what it's really like.

Definitely my favourite truck vlogger and a top bloke. Real inspiration youll always be happier doing a job you love

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate! Appreciate that!

Nice to see you seem to have settled into class 1 Gareth.Hope it continues to go well for you, my friend.So happy to see you with all your enthusiasm back again, shame about the tyre, but these things happen to us all.Keep up the vlogs they really help me through the not so good day's mate,thanks. Stay safe & keep on truckin'.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate :)

All i want to say is already covered in the various comments here, so welcome to the world of tippers. Good luck and take care and lookout for overhead and overhanging obstructions when tipping. If you do hit an electric line remember never touch the ground and the wagon at the same time, either stay inside or jump clear. Great video Deady.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate! :D

When I first started class 1 I would sometimes pull in to a services only to find the most difficult spaces left....... I would drive off back onto the motorway to the next services (time allowing) it really is true one day it will just fall into place. But everybody still messes it up now and again.... love the vlogs buddy...best by far 👍😀

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Im like that haha! Staying far away from services at the moment hahaha!

Well done on passing and getting the job , good for you 👍🏻

Good luck with it all dude, practise makes perfect I guess. I am currently training myself. Ned is a legend! :)))

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck buddy! :)

Hi mate , thank you for tell everyone the good and the bad and for leaving it in the video , have a great weekend with the family and stay safe and drive carefully 👍👍👍

Good video deady got my first day driving class one on Monday after passing 2 week ago 45 foot curtain sider cant wait. 👍

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate :D Good Luck!

just passed my class 1 yesterday! Been watching a few of your videos and the one when you found out you passed! I had the exact amount of excitement!

gotta love a guy that admits his mistakes ... and to be fair it makes it more fun to watch thinking is he gonna make it or not lol

Best advice I was given for the reverse was it'll come lol. Also watched the Jason Walton vlog on reversing helped a lot, problem is he makes it look so bloody easy haha!!

Welcome to the club mate, good to see ya moving forward with the driving career. You're spot on that people have gotta learn and all those out there that would say different are completely ignorant to the reality in manoeuvring a class 1 vehicle. It's intimidating at first and you'd be incredibly lucky to be whacking trailers in to spaces right away but give it some time and you'll find that you will be shunting less and less to hit that mark.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

I hope so buddy lol! Nice one :D

I had a Class 1 for 40+ years, it doesn't matter if you have to take a couple of shunts, different trailers react differently, just take your time, and you will start to put them places you never thought you could, good luck, keep the content coming.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate :D

Really love to see you doing well

First video i watched of yours and great to see a driver that dont care admitting he cocks up i been driving artics a few yrs now and have bad days at reversing and still over stear it it will come to you and will get easier keep up the good work

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate :) I admit all my cock ups buddy, you learn fuck all from being perfect.

Haha In a few weeks you'll wonder what all the fuss was about, everything will click into place, but remember everydays a school day and you never stop learning

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

I hope so mate lol!

Took my first lesson in the class 1 Thursday straight lines all the way,got back to the yard and the instructor told me to back it up. Probably just to see what he was dealing with but I got it back after a few attempts ..

Well done lad been with your videos since you passed the class 2. Great to see the progression.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate :)

Good on you lad! The more you do it the easier it will get suppose. Glad your enjoying it 👍

I recently started supermarket work driving class 1, the training I had was very good. A lot of lads make it look very easy reversing and I thought I’m never going to be able to do it, 5 months on and I am getting there, it becomes second nature when you do it everyday .I’m the youngest one at my work and the most common observation is that new drivers put far too much lock on. I got told a little is a lot and that is very true. You seem to be doing well so far, keep up the good work 👍🏻

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

I agree buddy, i do put a lot of lock on! I;m going to try and take abit off next time :)

Good job mate keep it up the reversing will come to you eventually

Congrats on the class 1, you very quickly became my favourite vlogger from when I started watching you, actually second favourite but only just, just behind Scott Andrew's 👍👍

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Scotts the top dog mate! ;) Quality stuff from him!

Good to see you out in the artic. Use lines on the floor as clues for straightening things up

Good video, the reference to 5p, 50p made me laugh😂😂 take your time reversing, practice makes perfect! Even drivers that have been driving for years have off days and awkward reverses

Experienced Drivers do mes up with reversing. Even I have the odd reverse I mess up. When i start C1 I was wowed about the revers too, But the biggest advice I had, is to think you are stood in the direction you are reversing and to get use to how you’re traller handles Loded and unloaded. It is hard to explain but it will click just be steady and try not to other think it. I may look at doing a vid on reversing. Possibly if I don’t mess it up 😂.. Good vid you look tobe enjoying it and seem to be doing well even though you are new👍👍

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. I do love it buddy! Quality job, love my truck! Happy Days! :D

nice one. reversing tips try reversing at walking pace slow and steady so you can make small corrections. I have been doing it 4 years and some times do depot to depot trunking and I have the good and bad days. but main job is Iceland store deliveries starting at 8m trailers up to 13.6m.

I’m enjoying ye vids and loling me head off and I’m also a perfectionist when comes to driving. I also made mistakes reversing in class 1. Safe travels 🚛💨💨💨😁

Loved the video. Once I have done my class 1 tipper work is what I'd like to do just like this!

Had my steer Tyre go yesterday, broke the air line into the brake set up, had to do a unit swap as I was heading towards 15hrs, frikkin nightmare

Love it, great to watch real honest and down to earth. Start my HGV journey next week with medical.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck buddy!!!

congrats on the job mate dont worry about what others think of your reversing i passed around 10 months ago and i still struggle with reversing mate lol and your vlogs are awesome mate keep them coming

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate :)

Dont need to worry about the Reversing that is just going to come to you in time just keep going the way you are and you will get better and better

You never stop learning when driving trucks. The 1s that seem to know everything are the 1s that you smile politely to and give them a new pack of crayons

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha!

We’ve all been their mate starting isn’t easy.... don’t worry about the reverse too much you’ll learn and realise it’s the easy bit at the end of the gauntlet!! A true trucker will always be there to help you out in need 👍 ... good luck keep on trucking!!!!!!

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that

Yes mate get in! Keep your eye out for me dad on your travels, Golden DAF CF with Wynnstay on (: he's awlays knocking about Wrexham and Ellesmere port haha, i like seeing vloggers so close to home lol, seems like a tidy motor aswell, all the best pal

Well done again!!!

How’s things mate I’m new to the channel and it’s Deadly love the video keep up the good work mate looking forward to your oncoming videos, keep er truckin mate 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I’m 15 and my dad runs lorry’s. I can reverse them now but it just takes practice

@MrRobertotim

4 жыл бұрын

Pls make a video

Well well well and that's the story of the three wells...🤣🤣. Don't be winding yourself up about the reversing.. you seem to be doing grand..🙂🤠

One of my favourite videos of yours till this day deady🤙🏻

@Deady2012

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud

Hello buddy great to see you passed Class 1, I just got through my Class 2 at 51! I build road sweepers and now have the big airport sweepers to build and test them at the Top Gear track in Dunsfold. So I now drive them between Dorking and Dunsfold. I’m thinking of doing th C+E just so I have it now the company paid for the rigid.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Go for it buddy :) It's awesome

I wouldnt get frustrated with the reversing on your first day, it will come with practice. I've no experience at all in hgv but I do have alot of experience in tractors with large trailers, and I would say what I've learnt is position the trailer where your aiming to go and go straight as possible before you reverse. Keep the wheel straight and go back, only when the trailer starts to turn then you start to steer, but make small adjustments like 1/2 turns or 1/4 turns so you don't end up over compensating it. I see alot of people turn before they even start reversing, and they only end up with a kink in there straight line they created then totally over compensate and ended zig zagging everywhere to reverse where they need. Obviously on a 5th wheel your pivot point will be different but I use that principle with every trailer I use whether tractor or pickup. You'll get used to it before long!

Great to see you out in a truck again.. a bendy one at that! Great video as always, a well deserved shout out from Ned!

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate ;)

My tip for that Bay 7 reverse would be not to blind it. There's plenty of room to drive parallel to it and then swing yourself round until your arse end is pointing at the bay. It's then just a straight reverse back. :)

Hi Wrexham great to see your vlog...I passed my Class 1 30 yrs ago only drove for 6months not since I,d love to drive again ...hats off great news and good luck... Jez

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Why you not driving buddy??

Considering doing my class 1 from watching your videos! My dads a hgv driver and I’ve always pondered on the idea of doing it, but seriously starting to consider it now! Keep up the great work and videos mate! Look forward to the next one

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Get it done mate! Its AWESOME!

Just catching up with your vids, congratulations on passing your test!! Nice to see you pop over to Ellesmere port too, I grew up in that town, changed a bit up oilsites road by stanlow!!

Don't worry mate all in good time everyone of us have been where you are It will get easer trust 👍👍

practice makes perfect keep at it. most important is that everybody knows it better . ignore them make it youre own and you wil get it

Great first vlog in the class 1 mate hope you do well in your new job keep up the good work and it will all come together mate be safe

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy

It will all come together mate through time,practice makes perfect 👍

Nice one mate and so glad you were able to get a job straight away. Practice makes perfect mate, Guys that have driven for years make cock ups too.

Well done mate and tip for back up put ur right hand on the steering wheel about 7 o clock and push and pull the way u what to go

Well done mate. Looking forward to seeing how it goes 👍

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

Mate take it from me EVERYONE who drives a class 1 has been through what your going through with the reversing and i mean EVERYONE. I went through it a fair few years ago now but i still went through it. The only advice i can throw at you is to take your time, dont try to impress anyone, dont rush cos you think you might be slowing anyone up, and if in doubt jump out and check. itll come to you, youll have the odd balls up but dont worry, i still have them now and again. The fact that youve always wanted to be a wagon driver counts for so much. Its all i ever wanted to do since i was a nipper too. Good on ya mate, and i really do mean it, youll be fine i guarantee it. Drive safe buddy

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate! It is crazy doing what i've always wanted to do! Such a good feeling haha!

@tonydean2541

4 жыл бұрын

@@Deady2012 Yeah it is, and what makes it even more special for the likes of us is its been a life long ambition, its in your blood. It may not seem to much to some people but they wont understand. Youll remember your test day like it was yesterday for years to come. Happy trucking mate youve earned it

The longer the trailer the easier to reverse meaning the greater the distance from the tractor to the trailer axle they are easier to control in reverse

Have fun with the Posthouse roundabout every day... always bloody accidents All seriousness though best of luck in the new job 😀

Well done Gareth on reaching 7000 subscribers and have a very good weekend and keep up good work you are doing.

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate :)

Congrats man! Buzzing that you got work quick too!

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

I got a job offer before i'd done my class 1 lol. Got proper lucky with it!

Awesome bro well happy for you bet your glad you’ve done class 1. Don’t worry about reversing it’ll get better 100% the more you do it the better you’ll get. I still struggle too lol. I watch Ned too 😂😂😂 he’s mad I love him. You’re right when you pass they teach you the basics of reversing that’s about it the rest is up to you. The company I trained with made a bay with cones for me to practice in I can get into a bay with 1 shunt now. I promise you you will be reversing one handed like a pro in no time. Small adjustments it’s easier trust me even when going in a strait line 👍👍

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

Nice one buddy :)

Great content lad looking forward to seeing more quality vids

@Deady2012

4 жыл бұрын

THanks mate :)