Been driving artics 15 years and still do all this. These instruct really know what they’re doing

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Appreciate the kind words!

@Amgdriver

10 ай бұрын

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@Amgdriver

10 ай бұрын

@@a1trainingserviceso

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.

@a1trainingservices

4 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Glad it helped 👍

@keithmartin1328

17 күн бұрын

Well done. 🎉

Just going through the theory tests at the mo, passed the first. Shall be watching this video many times I think.

@a1trainingservices

8 ай бұрын

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

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

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 👍

@a1trainingservices

19 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I've leant alot in this video that I've never heard from any other instructor here in Zambia ❤

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

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 👌

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Well done Jamie! Glad you enjoyed the video and training 👍

@colinrunciman5166

Жыл бұрын

Very good the instructor is correct, 40 years I've been driving, all European!

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 ☺️

@a1trainingservices

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Well done last week 👍🚛

Doing my class 2 soon, this has given me great encouragement to pursue my class 1 in the future too!

@a1trainingservices

9 ай бұрын

Glad it’s helped! Good luck with your Class 2!

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

@a1trainingservices

4 ай бұрын

Good to hear Rob, hope you enjoyed the watch 👍

I’m half way through my class 1 training in Peterborough, this is like being in the cab with the instructor, great revision

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with your test 👍

This is very educative thank you.

@a1trainingservices

5 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very informative video. watched every second of it.

@a1trainingservices

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Awesome video. Should get much more views. This would be a great vid for people doing their class 1 training

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

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.

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil! Good luck with your test 👍

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 😯

@a1trainingservices

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! 😃

@gravemind6536

3 ай бұрын

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.

If only these videos and KZread existed back in 2000 when I did my class 2. Really informative 👍

@a1trainingservices

9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Great video. Nice commentary drive. We are like you but in Surrey. Keep up the good excellent work

@a1trainingservices

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍

Thank God they're automatic. Thank you teacher for your valuable time🫡

@a1trainingservices

3 ай бұрын

You are welcome, hope it helped!

Thanks for your videos you really help me to pass my practical test 😊❤

@a1trainingservices

7 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

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

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

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

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with your next test!

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

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin!

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!

@a1trainingservices

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

@NB-uw9fn

5 ай бұрын

If your class 1 you should know that was the drain not the kerb ;-)

This is a great video, I’m about to start lessons so it’s really a great help to see how to drive properly.

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! Good luck with your training.

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.

@a1trainingservices

4 ай бұрын

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 😅

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

You have an advantage having already sat a DVSA test. Good luck next week 👍

@user-gb9pc9bz3k

Жыл бұрын

@@a1trainingservices forgot to mention that this is a cracking video also!

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

@@user-gb9pc9bz3k thank you, means a lot!

great video thank you

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I feel like I've passed already. Brilliant instructor!

@a1trainingservices

6 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

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.

@a1trainingservices

9 ай бұрын

Good tip! 🚛

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 😊

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! We really appreciate comments like this 👍

@Niall-q4r

Жыл бұрын

@@a1trainingservices your welcome I'll start watching more vids 👍 do have vid on taco laws etc driving hrs there always interesting

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

@@Niall-q4r we have one planned 👍

@Niall-q4r

Жыл бұрын

@@a1trainingservices happy days look forward to seeing it 👍

@Niall-q4r

Жыл бұрын

@@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 👍

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

@a1trainingservices

7 ай бұрын

It is a very tight roundabout! Would certainly help new drivers.

I drive road trains in Australia.

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!♥

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it 👍

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.

@a1trainingservices

10 ай бұрын

It’s a tough job! Glad you enjoyed 👍

Great content mate

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

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!"

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment 👍

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.

@a1trainingservices

10 ай бұрын

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 👍

Much better with the mirror cam Sam.

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

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?

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

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.

@jerrybrown8322

Жыл бұрын

Very good video I passed my class 1 test.. this video is very good to keep sharp

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 👍

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that Phil! Will try and get some filming done with our tri-axle trailer! Good luck with your retest 👍

@philmundle5012

Жыл бұрын

@@a1trainingservices thanks mate an thanks much appreciated 👍👍

does this apply to class 2 aswell? i have my test in a few days, thanks

@a1trainingservices

11 ай бұрын

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.

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?

@a1trainingservices

5 ай бұрын

Yes I believe it would but your best contacting the DVSA to double check.

@EduardSLVRU

3 ай бұрын

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.

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?

@a1trainingservices

4 ай бұрын

I’m afraid it’s very different to a bus.

13:33 what happened her

@a1trainingservices

8 ай бұрын

A drain coved 😊

13.33 did he hit that curb?

@a1trainingservices

8 ай бұрын

No that’s driving over a drain cover.

👀

@a1trainingservices

17 күн бұрын

@@anilmaharaj-ov8ym 🚛

I got my test tomorrow any tips for me lads

@a1trainingservices

16 күн бұрын

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!

@mah888mood

16 күн бұрын

@@a1trainingservices thank you very much appreciate I come back tomorrow with update

@mah888mood

15 күн бұрын

@@a1trainingservices I failed my test on awareness/ planning 5 minors turn to serious and junction observation that’s it silly mistakes 😒

@a1trainingservices

15 күн бұрын

@@mah888mood sorry to hear it! Just get booked back in soon as you can 👍

@mah888mood

15 күн бұрын

@@a1trainingservices I will thank you so much

Did u hit a curb at about 13 minutes 😂

@a1trainingservices

Ай бұрын

No the bounce is a drain cover 😊

can i get a hi?

@a1trainingservices

3 ай бұрын

Hi 👋

You are doing mirrow checks in same time when you steer, thats a fault..

@a1trainingservices

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment John we will keep that in mind.

34:40 is that a fail?

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for the comment, no it wouldn’t be a fail.

@godblessyou9743

Жыл бұрын

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

@a1trainingservices

Жыл бұрын

@@godblessyou9743 if you tired goes over the curb it would be a fail I’m afraid, good luck with your test!

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.

@a1trainingservices

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment 😊

@EduardSLVRU

3 ай бұрын

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.

Sir truck job

@a1trainingservices

5 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed!

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!

@a1trainingservices

10 ай бұрын

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 😊.