Reversing Gone Mad - The beginners guide in a HGV

Croydon made easy...... or is it?
Im a new Class 1 HGV driver and this was my very 1st "BIG" reverse.
This video is for people that may consider to become a HGV driver or for new class 1 drivers...like myself. I'm also learning ...on the go!
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I'm a brand new Class 1 driver that actually like driving trucks and being on the road. As you noticed i got a "strong" South African accent but been living in the UK for more than 16 years. The reason why I make these videos, I was once in your shoes where KZread was my wealth of HGV knowledge and I would like to contribute.
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  • @Deiseboi
    @Deiseboi2 жыл бұрын

    Banksman rear view camera you have the luxury of them I don't I get out alot to check...keep up the good work lad

  • @honezracing1430
    @honezracing14302 жыл бұрын

    Big respect Zak! Just completed my first day on reverse and coupling and uncoupling. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    All the best...... its all fun and games there after and all the best with the test! Keep me posted

  • @456Brian
    @456Brian2 жыл бұрын

    as a retired HGV driver that was spot on fella well done

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Merry Christmas!

  • @andrewjohnson582
    @andrewjohnson58216 күн бұрын

    Reminds me of my 2nd day as class 1 driver, avoiding a low bridge with no pre warning signs ending up up an industrial estate, nowhere to turn around, parked cars everywhere, had to reverse back similar distance 😢😢, nightmare,😂well done mate,I managed it aswell JUST 😂

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    16 күн бұрын

    @@andrewjohnson582 if you try and succeed with no damage.... legend

  • @chipofftheoldblock1109
    @chipofftheoldblock11092 жыл бұрын

    That mate was mind-blowing. Just beginning my HGV journey, (training) and watching you was really inspirational. Now a subscriber!

  • @markwilliams8477
    @markwilliams84772 жыл бұрын

    That was a superb really long, narrow (and that's the really unforgiving part), reverse. How you kept a cool head is inspirational.

  • @jeysiva6683
    @jeysiva66832 жыл бұрын

    Nice one -thanks for the helpful tips

  • @stevemurton5017
    @stevemurton501713 күн бұрын

    Good job mate. Been in there 3 times this week

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    13 күн бұрын

    @@stevemurton5017 for my 1st time in reversing it was hard.... but know ill say its easier. Welldone to you!

  • @a320nick
    @a320nick2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much this is invaluable👍

  • @DAlan2986
    @DAlan29862 жыл бұрын

    i was there so many times with my arctic.....i never went all the way down at that yard,just right near their office do one side than move over so they can do the other. Much easier that way but well done you sir.

  • @FitTrucker.
    @FitTrucker.2 жыл бұрын

    I would walk back home. )) awesome buddy

  • @Bobi-ow6ou
    @Bobi-ow6ou2 жыл бұрын

    New Subscriber you just past the real reversing test, weldone.

  • @MagicVato
    @MagicVato17 күн бұрын

    Skills👏👏🔥🔥

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    17 күн бұрын

    Cheers mate, so many other bad @55 truckers out there!

  • @kierancampbell1905
    @kierancampbell19052 жыл бұрын

    Well done mate, from 1 new pass (last sept) to another! You did exceptionally well there!!

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thx Kieran and congrats!

  • @latics356
    @latics3562 жыл бұрын

    i was with you all the way .....i am impressed i need a lie down after watching that i hope they never send me to yards like that ...that was pain ..got to be one of the worst ....

  • @mclovinlife747
    @mclovinlife7472 жыл бұрын

    good job! personally i would've been looking to reverse in and drive out considering there was plenty of room on the road for that manoeuvre and i always like to know my exit i also believe backing out onto the highway is also illegal

  • @-Firestorm

    @-Firestorm

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeh i would av backed in aswell

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    Жыл бұрын

    They told me im not allowed to reverse in as i wont be able to make the turn from the main road and its company policy

  • @warrenjeapes3423
    @warrenjeapes34232 жыл бұрын

    Spot on. Nice one👍

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @I_Mark_Mills
    @I_Mark_MillsАй бұрын

    EBS eh? Guess Sam the Man is Truck it Prayle haha. Well done on the reverse. Looks like my personal nightmare and you made it look easy

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    Ай бұрын

    Thats correct..... me and mr prayle are mates lol.....thx mate!

  • @ksharkey6891
    @ksharkey68912 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! That was some delicious driving Zak.

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it was! You should see the desert!

  • @lee456ism
    @lee456ism2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I passed my class 1 last Friday. Got all of this kind of thing to come - I need to keep a cool head like you 👍

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    You will do fine...... get to know the truck and you be a rock & roll star

  • @willbowen4065
    @willbowen40652 жыл бұрын

    What an AH of a yard! you did well with not a hint of frustration. I bet thyey send you there again.

  • @SB-kl1kq
    @SB-kl1kq11 ай бұрын

    Job well done mate!

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    11 ай бұрын

    Thx..... that was my very 1st reverse! Many moons ago

  • @bhbarn272
    @bhbarn2722 жыл бұрын

    You smashed it mate.. top effort! I'm thinking of going into driving and this is the one thing that scares the crap out of me haha

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    Жыл бұрын

    You can do it! Its not that bad till you actually doing it.

  • @robtroup6360
    @robtroup63602 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved the attitude.... A bit of a nightmare " but very exciting.." ( I think I would need a change of underwear of that was me....).! Taking class 2 theory tomorrow and these videos are great to watch... thank you for posting. 😲

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the awesome feedback....All the best with the test Rob...... you gonna ace it!

  • @ononewheellad
    @ononewheellad Жыл бұрын

    Well done, that’s a nightmare drop if ever. 👍👍

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    Жыл бұрын

    That was my 1st week in Class 1 (C+E).... NOT GONNA LIE i was scared lol

  • @Boots141
    @Boots1416 ай бұрын

    Nicely Done dude! 😎

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @TruckerMRB
    @TruckerMRB2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video chap

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow....... many moons ago and thx.... love the way you do your videos!

  • @kellyskinner8839
    @kellyskinner88398 ай бұрын

    Well done bud good on you

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! That was ages ago and just got my GoPro! lol

  • @MeAndBoy
    @MeAndBoy2 жыл бұрын

    some A* reversing there mate lol nice one 💪

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thx Ricky...... it did struck a nerve 😄

  • @Jhampa108
    @Jhampa108 Жыл бұрын

    spot on bru

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    Жыл бұрын

    One of my very 1st "Big Reverse"

  • @petetaylor6960
    @petetaylor69602 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @denboy3394
    @denboy33942 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable skills mate. Just got my 1st class 1 job and I'm S shaping all over the place. That's some serious tekkers

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well thank you, that was my 1st week behind the wheel. Just remember..... you have to start somewhere and thus you learn on the go! Hard part was getting the licence.... now its a learn as you go

  • @denboy3394

    @denboy3394

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BigWheelZak really???!??! You did a dlgreat job. Taking a pay cut to do this from class 2 but youdid an absolutely great manoeuvre. Well done

  • @fooey9696
    @fooey9696 Жыл бұрын

    well played!!!

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    Жыл бұрын

    Thx :)

  • @growtonics7193
    @growtonics71932 жыл бұрын

    Wow u got baptised straight into it , u should b confident after that well done ,💯

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh boy..... indeed! Ever since i was blessed with more 😅

  • @growtonics7193

    @growtonics7193

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well done on how far u came . I been watching u from the start u doin well keep up the vids n put more reversing vids up I think those b big help for new drivers like me

  • @flsg5253
    @flsg52532 жыл бұрын

    Well done mate!! Just passed my test, and I'd shit me self if facing that situation... I'd do it, but shitting me self 😂😂😂

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha you will be fine..... just take it slow and steady.... some places they will want you out asap

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ps congrats!!!

  • @billyshears5257
    @billyshears52572 жыл бұрын

    Very well done. Today I bought a revision book for the theory test. After watching this I'm bricking it about becoming a HGV driver.

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol, that was my very 1st "big reverse" most of the time its easy and it will become easier. You will be fine. All the best and thx for the like

  • @jockrussell1
    @jockrussell12 жыл бұрын

    i would have reversed in to be honest. nice and slow no rush

  • @lukey3507
    @lukey35072 жыл бұрын

    What was your favourite movie you was thinking about whilst reversing?

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    Жыл бұрын

    Debbie does Dallas! lol

  • @glenrobertson8157
    @glenrobertson81572 жыл бұрын

    I feel your pain

  • @superfinster
    @superfinster2 жыл бұрын

    What a fuckin game ! Well done lad, as my dad would say "That was as tight as a fishes earhole !" 🤣 I've recently passed my test, and only been out once by myself in a month with hardly any training. It's not easy at all, especially when you can't see anything on the blind side !! 😳

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the bigboys club...... that was one of my very 1st reverses. Hectic that was

  • @superfinster

    @superfinster

    2 жыл бұрын

    Top man, keep it going and take it steady ✊

  • @napnaps7393
    @napnaps73932 жыл бұрын

    Anxiety levels peaked 1-100 in 2seconds 😬 got my theory and CPC end of this month…

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well it gets worst....... 🤣 All the best with theory and CPC 😉

  • @FalloutMemphis
    @FalloutMemphis2 жыл бұрын

    Next time, park on the road, call the destination, tell them to meet you at the entrance and back you in, then you can just drive out

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not allowed.... must drive in and reverse out. Yard rules..... the issue is the yard is unorganised

  • @marekjablonski5443

    @marekjablonski5443

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would do like that ...if they're no happy cancel delivery...If something happens they blame the driver anyway...Its my license and I would make decisions how to get in to reduce potential damage etc ...not them...few drivers cancelled deliveries in our yard aswell without any hassle

  • @markrobinson1458
    @markrobinson14582 жыл бұрын

    The most inconsiderate builders yard I've ever seen, just another foot wider would be ample, 👏

  • @andrewspires2730
    @andrewspires27302 жыл бұрын

    Seriously how can anyone make sense with you putting street view on your mobile

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeaaaa i knew its not gonna work but still gave it ago..... 🙂

  • @jockrussell1
    @jockrussell12 жыл бұрын

    oh and switch of camera as its distracting you too much

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its all a learning curve for me but thx i will make some adjustments next time

  • @Rusty_Frannie

    @Rusty_Frannie

    2 жыл бұрын

    No dont just be your self dont care about what people say if its hate

  • @truckitprayle

    @truckitprayle

    2 жыл бұрын

    Switch off the camera.. yeah that would make good content 🙄😂

  • @BigWheelZak

    @BigWheelZak

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@truckitprayle 😂