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Offline bakili

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Failed my HGV test yesterday
« on: September 22, 2012, 09:55:39 pm »
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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:


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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #1 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.


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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #2 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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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #3 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!
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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #5 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:

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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #6 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

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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #8 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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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2012, 02:08:44 pm »
Congratulations  :happy2: :pomppomp: :drinking:

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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2012, 02:31:59 pm »
Good one mate. :happy2:


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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2012, 03:01:27 pm »
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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2012, 05:55:57 pm »
Congratulation  :congrats:  :drinking:

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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #13 on: October 26, 2012, 08:04:25 am »
Congratulations.  Now to find a job.  Let us know how that goes.

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Re: Failed my HGV test yesterday
« Reply #14 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: