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Title: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: bakili on September 22, 2012, 09:55:39 pm

 :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:
Cant believe it, failed HGV Driving test yesterday
7 minor faults and 1 serious

Serious fault: was not driving fast enough in busy town centre road. Speed limit was 30mph I was doing about 23mph for while, as road was busy, a lot happening around, pedestrians, cyclists. Thought driving 18t truck with care will be positive.

Hate driving tests, when someone watching/judging when you driving. :fighting:

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: SRC on September 23, 2012, 07:05:40 am

Commiserations.  Keep with it - I failed my cat C first time when the examiner said I hadn't checked my nearside mirror for a right turm, although I had.  I went on to pass cat D and C+E.

I wish more people could see the road from a lorry cab.  I'd done all sorts before lorries including IAM for cars and bikes, but that's just scratching the surface.

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: ConeKiller on September 23, 2012, 08:18:16 am

Ive done a 2 hour driving experience in an artic, (present from the gf) made me really appreciate the skill needed!

Hope you get it next time mate


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Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: sub39h on September 23, 2012, 11:50:28 am

Unlucky mate. At least it's a minor issue and you know you're likely to pass it next time!

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: xjscx on September 23, 2012, 12:59:36 pm

Keep your chin up mate.

I failed my cat c twice before finally passing on my 3rd attempt.

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: bakili on September 23, 2012, 03:57:59 pm

Thanks guys
yes i will rebook tomorrow, 2hr lesson + test £299  :fighting: + I will pay another £100 for insurance in case fail again to cover test fees and truck for 2hrs.  :fighting:

Weather did not help as well, rained all day, got wet through now earned myself nice flu and cold  :fighting:

Not giving up  :happy2:

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: mattyw on September 23, 2012, 04:50:51 pm

Can feel your pain mate I passed class 2 1st time but failed class 1 twice,I hated the whole experience the examiners are complete arseholes they put you on edge an make you feel uncomfertable and I don't think that's how a test should be

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: JammyDodger on September 23, 2012, 04:55:48 pm

Bad luck! I failed my HGV test first time, I pulled out in front of a bus so said clip board Charlie! I had plenty of room grrrrrrrrr.

Title: Re: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: bakili on October 25, 2012, 02:06:20 pm

Update:
Took test this morning again with different driving school and passed with only 2 minor faults.

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Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: RENNTAG on October 25, 2012, 02:08:44 pm

Congratulations  :happy2: :pomppomp: :drinking:

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: dan930 on October 25, 2012, 02:31:59 pm

Good one mate. :happy2:

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: rich83 on October 25, 2012, 03:01:27 pm

 :pomppomp:

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: Nodz on October 25, 2012, 05:55:57 pm

Congratulation  :congrats:  :drinking:

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: SRC on October 26, 2012, 08:04:25 am

Congratulations.  Now to find a job.  Let us know how that goes.

 :congrats:

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: bakili on October 26, 2012, 08:54:10 am

Thanks guys  :notworthy:

I am not worried about job as I am already employed. I work as manager in bakery, but needed licence to take my carrier further as I was offered Transport Management job for same company.

Thanks again guys  :notworthy: 

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: Degudodger on October 26, 2012, 11:36:11 pm

Congratulations  :smiley:

Title: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
Post by: Andy on October 26, 2012, 11:45:15 pm

congrats mate :happy2: