My HGV Training Episode 10 - My HGV Class 2 Test

[@williamfence566]

Once you've passed then you learn to drive was my fathers motto. How true once you do it for a living. Congratulations Ashley especially on the commentary explaining why you made certain decisions .

[@simonc7947]

My dad kept telling me that when I was a learner. The only problem was that he insisted on teaching me how to drive before I passed my test. Unlearning the bad habits he taught me cost me a fortune.

[@Kris-HGV]

Did my class 1 licence (CE) only after 1 year for car driving (I'm 22 btw) failed my first and second but nailed it at 3rd. And my examiner was chief examiner of the test center. I was more woried because he was chief examiner but we had few nice conversations and it calmed me down. And luckily we did 2 hour practice drive before test and begining was the start of test route. I still feel ecstatic about having full HGV licence. And starting my new job as a HGV driver in a few weeks time.

[@LewissTech]

Congrats again, can't wait for the class 1 series!

[@hennypennyuk1]

Lewis, has the Class 1 video been done yet?

[@irongaming8739]

I start my class 2 practical tomorrow. I thought this video was extremely informative, helpful and well put together. Really appreciate you taking such time on it.

[@davidjones332]

Well done Ashley. The blind-spot fault reminded me of my PSV driving lessons. I was criticised by my instructor for not checking my mirrors, although I actually was. The problem was that he couldn't see my head moving, so we re-set the mirrors slightly so I had to move my head markedly to get a good view. That way the examiner would be in no doubt that I was doing the checks. It worked!

[@michaelmonaghan3253]

Hi Ashley, Greetings from Cork in Ireland. Just want to say thank you so much for everything. Your no-nonsense practical advice and commentary was invaluable to me getting my Category C licence today. I’m absolutely thrilled! You do fantastic work on this channel!

[@ashley_neal]

Congratulations 👏

[@derekdelboytrotter8881]

sometimes you have to get into the lane you want early otherwise chances are that cars will just keep coming up on the outside of you and wont let you change lanes because they don't want to be stuck behind a slow lorry. Congrats for passing your test.

[@jameslrbrand2002uk]

Doing my practical class 2 and practical class 1A over a 1 week fast track course at the start of July in Teesside/Tyneside these videos are a great help

[@cactusbase3088]

Congratulations Ashley. A really interesting series following your progress. Can't wait for more on progressing to your class 1.

[@goodyeoman4534]

What a thoughtful and interesting video. This has reinforced my habit of being extra patient and aware around LGVs and HGVs.

[@thiagopiovezam8661]

Just passed my class 2 test today, your videos helped me a lot. Thanks! God bless you!!

[@ashley_neal]

Congratulations!

[@martynlewis9020]

You sir, are the gift that keeps on giving. I have my ADI part 2 test in a few weeks time and I had a thought to have a plan B in case the ADI route doesn't work out. I've paid a deposit to a local HGV training company to get my class 2. This is all quite a contrast after spending 25 + years as a domestic gas engineer.

[@freddiekb1004]

For the past few months I've been thinking about learning to drive a lorry and after seeing this and hearing what you said at the end about going for it, I think I will! Great video Ash, thanks and well done!

[@GUnsworth93]

I’ve got my class 2 test this Friday the 4th, exact same place at 10:45. Feeling a little nervous if I focus and listen I should be okay. Hopefully. I did the exact same route today on my lesson Ashley I’ve watched this video a bunch. It really does help thanks for this .

[@edmetcalfe8974]

The leaving while looking in mirrors is something I’ve learned to do since starting to drive a van. Looking over my shoulder doesn’t really work to the right and I have a significant blind spot on the left of the vehicle. A lean forward is very helpful, especially when moving back into an inside lane on a motorway.

[@archechme]

13:04, a driver who understood what you were up to and didn't even flash their headlights. Like you said, legend.

[@graememckay9972]

I was only taught roundabout theory as there were none in the area I learned or sat my car test. My bus test I got 2 minor faults for not checking the blind spot. The examiner said at the end that checks should be exaggerated to ensure none are missed. My bike instructor put an inch of masking tape on the back of my black helmet so it was easier to see that I was checking then removed it for my test. Failed that twice deservedly but passed 3rd time. Lorry test my head was on a big swivel as per bus examiners instruction but it was a short test due to it being rush hour on market day so we never got far. From what I remember the bus was easier because it was automatic box but everything else was the same as class2

[@SaltireDriver]

Great video Ashley as always, thanks for the insight and well done on passing. Doing similar for the buses would be really cool, has always been something I’ve thought about doing.

[@ryanj9859]

Well done. I passed my class 1Christmas Eve last year. Thankfully we went on mostly country roads where it was quite. Only fault was not checking my blind spot on one moving off.

[@Dudleymiddleton]

I am going for my class 1 next week, have had class 2 for about 10 years so should be ok with general roadcraft, but the reversing exercise and coupling uncoupling being the main differences. Thank you for sharing.

[@bobmcdermott9535]

Congratulations. I as told by a HGV instructor that we no longer have to look over your left shoulder when starting as your mirrors should be adjusted properly to cover blind spots! I still do it on though!

[@steamhammer2k]

This has to be the best video you have posted. It`s ram full of of the details that you need to know and what to expect. BTW I did my LGV C+E on a Thursday afternoon in Guildford (and passed). For some reason this seems to be a best time on the roads they seem extra quite. Sorry to say I do not drive at the moment as the CPC process puts me off. Congratulations on your pass

[@jamesmorrell6037]

Go for it with the CPC. It’s not hard, mostly just spending a day listening to someone talking at you. No real tests at the end. Then once you’ve done your five days (35 hours) it’s really just one day a year after that doing the same to keep it up.

[@neiltill7414]

First of all congratulations on passing your test Ashley and thanks for taking us along for the ride. I've really enjoyed this series and loved the commentary you provided during this video to explain what was going on. I for one would love to see you learn to drive buses always was a childhood dream of mine to drive buses for a living I never got there ( still time yet) but did end up driving mini buses for a living for 15 years.

[@freedomisnotfree30]

Got my test next week, thanks for the pointers👍

[@harrydennison2733]

Loved watching this series. Have my test tomorrow, whether I pass or fail it your videos have been a great help.

[@sfullernj]

Did you pass?

[@harrydennison2733]

@@sfullernj I did!

[@piesktoryjezdzikoleja....4140]

8:28 respect for examiner 👍

[@marksheehan2897]

Your videos for both cars and hgv helped me massively along with Learn Our Way to pass my B to C+E today. I pretty much done the same route as you with a few minor changes. Keep up the excellent work 👏

[@ashley_neal]

Congratulations Mark!

[@marksheehan2897]

Cheers Ashley. I was hoping you was going to do your class 1 before i did mine so i could see this on your channel. Hope this is still your plan for the future!

[@fordnutz6524]

Great to see an instructor doing a test hope it's been a great insight into being on the road in a truck good luck with your class 1 test

[@AndrewJB]

Just watched all of these as I have my class 2 practical training starting in 2 weeks time, well done.

[@ashley_neal]

Let me know how you get on. Good luck 🤞

[@AndrewJB]

Happy to say absolutely nailed the test this morning with 2 minors, really pleased with that as I nailed my car test about 15 years ago with 2 minors as well. Now need to step up and do the CE training for artic. They have changed the test since you did it, the reverse is done separately now a few days before. @@ashley_neal

[@biernabierna]

​@@AndrewJBCongratz, do you know reason for that 2 minors?

[@AndrewJB]

@@biernabierna yes mistakes by myself didn't see a 20 zone and was doing 24 and following a little close to another HGV on motorway

[@biernabierna]

@@AndrewJB I thought motorways are not included in practical driving test

[@kevinbarker3366]

Congratulations! You now need to do some "real" driving experience with the "real" pressures that wagon drivers have to deal with! As an Instructor, I always found the most fair examiners to be the ones who had previously done the job, not the ones who had just passed a test!

[@philsteele7151]

Now i am well made up with myself, i did my LGV early on this year, and like yourself had just three driving faults which i considered a result, especially now considering how good a driver you are, and the much greater meeting situations involved around the Stanton Hill test centre, i deliberatly avoided Stockport 14 miles away, for Stanton Hill 35 miles as i know Stockport very well but also how busy it can be my test day was about as busy as yours, i also chatted with the examiner, to try and relieve my own tension but you as you said need to be mindful of it distracting you, which i was when i was near the test centre expecting a right turn instruction i didnt anticipate a light change and picked up a fault on that, and i verbalised some of my descision making on the test to break my own tension and it kinda fills in gaps, lifetime ambition fulfilled.

[@neildyer128]

Well done Ashley step 1 done, Believe it or not passing these tests is the easy part, You have the road knowledge and know how to drive before you sit in a truck so you dont need to learn how to drive as if you were 17 again, The adaptions you need because of the size width weight and length is what most people dont realise changes how you react to certain situations, Were you held back even though the 2 cars had stopped to let you through was a perfect example, you could see there was no clear easy exit after passing them so did the right thing and let them clear the obstruction for you, The hard part of HGV driving as im sure you had similar experiences on your lessons is the lack of understanding from other road users who either dont wont or cant understand why you are driving in the manner that you are, This is the main cause for car/bicycle drivers/riders to do the silly things they do around HGVs, Im 23 years into class 1 driving and This is my last year as a HGV driver. Multiple reasons , With the new highway code H1 H2 H3 rule change i feel like we are crash for cash victims waiting to be further punished at every oppotunity now. The new laws make sense in a fashion but they are there to be manipulated by a certain type of road user at the cost of many peoples insurance and licence. Once again well done on Passing ive kept up with your vlogs through this and you took to it really quickly and in my opinion asked all the right questions when unsure. Onwards to your Class 1! Your contribution to the industry voids my leaving so we have kept the stats on an even keel haha Good luck ill keep watching.

[@ashley_neal]

Thanks Neil 👍🏼

[@mattc9005]

If it does increase insurance premiums for lorry drivers then, with luck, it might result in a long overdue re-design of lorries to bring the cab lower and improve visibility. It's really noticeable that bin lorries and buses around me have been redesigned with this in mind, but nothing happens with lorries. It won't stop people behaving unwisely around big vehicles but ups the chances of it being spotted in time for the driver to do something.

[@neildyer128]

@@mattc9005 The reasoning for not having lower cabs on HGVs is for the fact they cannot lower engines and gearboxs drive axles differentials etc due to the size of the power plant needed , the ratio of weight/ balance would be so far off they wouldnt be able to carry the loads that they do. Bus engines are at the rear as you are no doubt aware and bin lorries use very small engines in comparrison to the size of the vehicle hence using lower cabs for ease of access not for better vision. you coud never pull a 31 ton box and a skelly trailer with the engines they use in Bin lorries. it simply wouldnt move. Theres alot more to it than just add a lower cab or another window. And in all honesty Even though im a HGV driver and people think i take sides, I dont its just experience talking, A HGV is alot easier for other vunerable road users to see than vice versa yet people will always take chances. The country has to have these vehicles on the roads to keep moving forward. Yet as drivers we are responsible and punished severly for every little mistake, and we don make mistakes no one is perfect. The resposibility that is put on HGV drivers out ways the responsibility of any car/van/bike driver/rider put together, Lack of respect is whats missing in the industry , 12 months ago we were all heros now we are the mugs of the road again who are used as easy targets for others. how quickly the world changed when we returned to some normality. The new laws on the highway code are the most ridiculous laws unless youre a cyclist or pedestrian then you have the law on your side now. people will take great advantage of these laws and it will cause deaths, Driving isnt easy in a HGV we do alot more than a car driver does. We can drive down the same stretch of tarmac yet in a HGV we have to watch for over hanging branches sign posts the camber of the road, a steep camber can put the top of a double decker trailer 6-10 inches further to the left than the wheels of the trailer. We have to use lane discipline and use the amount of road needed to turn corners, Car driver that dont drive trucks have never been educated on this as nothing in the highway code states they need to know. so unless common sence kicks in they just assume the driver is taking the p*ss and will still pull along side, if the truck driver clips him when he turns whos fault is it? you got it the HGV. this is the tip of the iceburg when it comes to HGV driving, Im not ranting its just the things NON hgv drivers do not know .

[@commfire]

I've got my class 2 course in a couple of weeks, found your videos really interesting & useful 👍🚚

[@colin8958]

An excellent series of videos. The biggest thing that I drive regularly is a long wheelbase, high roof minibus. The thing that I see compared to when I'm driving my car is 'Chelsea tractor' drivers being confused that they can't use the size of their vehicle to bully their way through. It makes me laugh every time. Occasionally when they start mouthing off about driving it through residential streets, I politely reply with 'I'm the same size as an ambulance and a lot smaller than a fire engine that might need to get to your house'.

[@Dean4471]

Congrats and looking forward to seeing the C+E videos 👌🏻. I did car to class 1 recently and passed my test with 3 minors. To anyone thinking that they simply must do class 2 before class 1 - I'd save you're money and just do your class 1 as it's an entirely different beast to class 2. Class 2 can have it's challenges but throw a 40ft long trailer into the mix and it's a whole other ballgame.

[@markduggan3004]

Well done mate. Enjoyed the video. Passed my c+e last Thursday. Still buzzing.

[@ashley_neal]

Nice one!

[@Ep1cure]

18:52 Really think this was a good call. You need to account for the possibility that the car was going to move off quite quickly, and for that you need to gauge the speed of the car first, then there is, as mentioned, the dimensions of your vehicle to consider. It might have even been correct to go if timed perfectly, but not necessarily the best decision. As the driver education channel 'Smart Drive Test' youtuber from the States would say, 'Pick the best answer, not necessarily the right answer'

[@caerleon9176]

I did my HGV by an intensive 2 days (approx 16 hrs) of driving, test on the 3rd day. Very crammed adn thankfully I only got one minor, which was very fair tbh as they missed me rear wheels went over a flat curb turning a tight left junction. They were also impressed with me using all my lane when i needed it. My test was in the Mids, heavy traffic, suicidal kids running into the road. I haven't driven since 4 years ago, my day job doesnt need it done my CPC all up for 10 years. Debating doing my Class 1. Well done Ash! Do your Pilots Licence next =)

[@kennysatthewheel]

Thanks Ashley, your videos helped me a lot prepare for my test. Great to see an instructor of you grade challenge yourself on larger vehicles. Carry on the great work

[@lankylad86]

Passed my driving test last August and instantly fell in love with driving, I'd be lying if I said the thought of HGV and LGV driving hasn't crossed my mind. Definitely going to look into it now.

[@paulplace4721]

Congratulations, never in doubt obviously, but well done anyway. Your videos kept me calm when passing my car licence a couple of years ago, this will help anyone doing their class 2 i'm sure.

[@reddevil2927]

I got my class 2 this summer after failing first time. Passed the reversing test first time and passed the driving test 2nd time. Was absolutely over the moon about it

[@Nali2772]

Excellent thanks 👏 I'm bus driver for 5 years and its the comfort in the cab that's giving me back pain, as on older buses they've welded drivers seat solid to the floor and the driver absorbs every bump in the road and its time to move up 👆

[@andrewgilbertson5356]

This has been a very interesting set of vids. Thanks for showing me them.

[@anthonyregan5008]

Really useful videos into the journey to getting your hgv class 2 license.

[@ashj7691]

Well done mate! I passed my class 1 (C+E) in October and usually I don't get nervous during a driving test, however on this test they crept in and I found myself having to calm myself down which took my concentration of the test. This only cost me 2 minors which I can live with 😂. It was nice to hear your're doing this to give you HGV drivers point of view which you can pass onto your students. It just shows what a professional you are and I have huge respect for you👍Looking forward to your class 1 videos and how you find driving an arctic. The main thing that shocked me driving one for the first time is how much of the mirror you loose even with the smallest bend on with either the trailer headboard or curtain. Well done mate 👍

[@adnanlfc1]

How much does it cost to learn and pass the class 1 hgv? Thinking about doing this for a living. Not sure how much it will cost me.

[@supersprinter1564]

@@adnanlfc1 if I was you do your class 2 first that way your never have to pass your theory test and hazard again

[@JPColter]

Just like a professional . Well done sir .

[@ImranOO7]

Many congratulations on your pass. Well done and keep up the good work

[@moken1159]

Welcome to the world of LGV’s .Don’t forget that you can only do 1 extra day in any consecutive 2 weeks period (6 day week) assuming you do a 5 day week which I’m sure you do. Your time as an instructor is classed as work don’t forget. As an assessor on LGV’s myself and dealing with drivers their is at times a real concern at just how many do not understand EU and working time directive rules. Do something on the subject in future productions you have a very clear way of explaining if I had a £1 for everyone who fails I could retire. Great work very informative and always learning from your content 👍 Looking forward to the class 1 adventure

[@garybrown4854]

I've been saving watching this till the day before my test , let me tell you your test conditions were so easy , mine is 8 am tomorrow , rush hour , I went out with my instructor at that time today , really busy , narrow roads, parked cars, buses , other lorries parked up . Congrats on your pass but honestly that looked a doddle , wish me luck , I'm gonna need it , Your next challenge should be your pilots license , take you out of your comfort zone 😉

[@freddiefoo1]

Well done. I passed mine with 2 minors at 1600hrs on Friday driving a 44 Tonne with 16 gears (manual) through the Town Centre.

[@bedclintred]

It was never in doubt you would pass Ashley, Congratulations. Have much appreciated this series of video's seeing things from a lorry drives point of view, hopefully we will all pick up a few good habits from what we have learnt from this series. 👍😁

[@Wetthewhistle]

Cracking series of videos Ashley and well done on the pass from a fellow professional driver 👍🏻

[@albamboo73]

Congrats...just passed my cat C too.... feels good... proper hurt my neck doing all the mirror and over the shoulder checks the day before my test. could hardly move it on test morning! Happy safe driving cheers for posting:)

[@albamboo73]

Nice drive by the way

[@Swav76]

Simply.. great job !!! Very helpful. Thank you so much !!!

[@nuttyslack]

I had my class 2 test recently - two attempts, six minors and a lot perspiration later I passed. Thanks for these vids, Ashley; they’ve been Uber helpful!

[@angiefoley7643]

Well done Ashley it was good to see your lorry driving test. You are inspiration to others. 😁

[@Keithbarber]

I did my class one (c+e) licence and it expanded my driving career options considerably and doing my pcv, later on, gave me further career options including an "interesting" 2 years as a London bus driver Do the courses and do the tests will give you valuable insights into how things are "on the other side of the fence" and even doing weekend driving via an agency could work in your favour You gain *VALUABLE* experience _and maybe some new avenues of new pupils even?_ As for doing the pcv, it's different to truck driving but not a million miles apart and the size of a bus won't feel as intimidating to you - if a bus can fit down a road, so can't truck

[@microcolonel]

I must say, driving a large vehicle on those roads seems heroic. Lane conflicts are basically not a thing anymore in the U.S. or Canada. Any road narrow enough that you would need to enter the opposing lane to pass a parked vehicle is a no parking zone here, with no exception to mind in my city. We also do not erect traffic signals without pedestrian signals, at intersections with pedestrian crossings. We have one major roundabout around here and it doesn't produce much drama (except in the season when the new young men come to station at the air force base here).

[@kevinthacker8349]

Thanks, got my hgv2 training and test in 3 weeks, will watching this a few times, already picked up some points to remember. Have alway remembered my psv test examiner, asking me to take the 1st exit of the roundabout, I point out a bus could not fit down there he replied Muswell Hill. That was the 2nd exit. ( luckily I was a milkman down the road he mistakenly asked my to take)

[@ashley_neal]

Good luck!

[@TheFlyingBusman]

Definitely a quite different skill set required in a large vehicle and an interesting learning curve. I would argue it would be a good idea for ALL drivers to have some large vehicle experience. Good job on the pass 👍

[@will4may175]

Congratz on the pass, though I knew you would pass it, regarding the first 'pull over in a safe place' I was surprised he used that sentence as my class two and my class one tests they state whether to ignore driveways or not when pulling over i.e. 'pull over in a safe place ignoring driveways', but ok at least you passed so it doesn't matter. I have my second test attempt at Class 1 tomorrow (19/04/22), a little pressure as the company is paying for this one but if I fail again I have to pay for the next one which for me £500 is a lot of money.

[@mattmatt6288]

Great series 👍 I passed my artic test a month ago I thought it was good when you mentioned the massive blind spot that the mirrors caused I was quite shocked. I managed to pass mine with 1 minor for hesitation on a mini roundabout that I was turning left at. I felt quite calm on my test because I had the same examiner 2 years before on my car trailer test.

[@garyadrianmitchell7625]

Thanks to you and traindrive I passed my class 2 today

[@ashley_neal]

Congratulations 👏

[@jarq19]

I can't wait for Ashley to get his class 1 and make a video on blind side reversing :) P.S. Congratulations on passing this one!

[@M05000583]

Interesting video Ashley. The roads were also pretty quiet for my Class 2, which was nice, although my Class 1 was at rush hour so that wasn't as good. I would be interested to see you take the test in an unfamiliar location, as I did, because you really do have to read the road and drive to the conditions you are presented with. If you have lots of local knowledge, you have an idea of how tight a corner is, or are expecting some of the awkward moments, or know that the speed limit is about to change etc. I'm not suggesting you would have found it a lot harder, but I did my training and test in an unfamiliar location, and although I passed first time with 7 minors, I think the local knowledge may possibly have played a significant part in how easy you found it, as its one less big thing you don't have to think about? Can't wait to see the advice you have on giving larger vehicles the room they need. One of my biggest pet peeves when driving HGV's, more in Class 1 than in Class 2, is lane discipline on larger roundabouts. Quite often you will need to get right up to the line on the right to make the turn on to, or off the roundabout. But I am surprised how often cars will cut the corner into my lane, and not give the room needed, so you end up having to wait for them to pass, or cutting the corner of the lane to the left unnecessarily. They don't even need to give extra room a lot of the time, they just have to stay in the middle of their own lane. I would be interested to see if you find this to be a problem when you get out driving the bigger stuff.

[@btk1]

Well done Ashley, looking forward to seeing your class1 training and test. Buses too would be super interesting with the "steering behind the driver" stuff. Just get everything, fill the back of the photocard up!

[@katierscott8771]

In order of preference, my favourite vehicle to drive is my 7.5T horsebox, which while not shorter than your test vehicle is of course the same width and visibility. Second up is my works Ambulances, and finally my car.. I really like driving with that higher, more visible, seating position and the extra size of the vehicle I really don't find to be an issue. Just needs patience at pinch points. My favourite drive ever was probably the drive to deliver a horse I had sold in the 7.5tonner, from Wolverhampton area to near Hull.. Lovely relaxed drive, most of it spent foot to the floor as the vehicle has a governer so I don't need to worry about speeding on the motoroway.

[@chrisbaines306]

Well done mate just about to start my hgv practical ( done the therpy side tests etc..

[@johnbower7452]

I'm not surprised you passed Ashley; I think I speak for most if not all of us when I say we aspire to be as good as you. Can't wait to see you get class 1. Wish I had done mine years ago. Can't now sadly. And yes do your bus; and race car because that I would like to see.

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

When I was learning to drive, I was taught to make deliberate, exaggerated head movements to communicate to the examiner that I was checking my mirrors and over my shoulder.

[@alidavemason4417]

Congratulations , Well done

[@dennisphoenix1]

Knowing your area and test routes is a huge advantage. I did my test around wigan /greater Manchester. Although I drove the routes in my training it's a lot to take in in 3 half days of driving. Hence I failed my first test . I will admit I wasn't ready . I passed second time with only a couple of minors .

[@artemkatelnytskyi]

It was a great journey. Thanks, Ashley!

[@juliebell8072]

Congratulations on passing Ashley! Very much looking forward to watching your class 1 training, Learning to reverse those big beasts that bend in the middle will be very interesting and will make great viewing. Next challenge, yes, how about a bus? An Airbus A380! Seriously though, training for a GA pilot licence in a Cessna 172 would be amazing! Or maybe take to the seas and learn how to pilot a super yacht! All the best for 2022 Ashley, very much looking forward to more fabulous videos from you, your class 1 training in particular! xx

[@hennypennyuk1]

I've got my test at Switch Island on Tue 30th August. Can't wait as I feel confident. Back in work for 4 days before my test which isn't ideal but ill try my very best to pass. Thanks for the information on this video.

[@markmckay666]

Did u pass?

[@hennypennyuk1]

Yes September 13th 2022. Not used it yet as kept my current job.

[@forenamesurname4576]

Certainly doesn't seem to be a driver shortage where I am (midlands). Got my class 2, CPC, tacho card and have applied to six different companies; not one has contacted me in over a week. Companies aren't interested in drivers unless they've held their C entitlement for at least 6 months.

[@jamesmorrell6037]

I’ve always hated this catch 22 situation. Where I work we have never had a problem with taking on new drivers. I think everyone should be given a chance to prove themselves. It’s not like they have had to pay to put you through your test.

[@donkey1319]

i took my driving test on the 4th at 8 in the morning i only stopped once or twice good weather passed first time. Heart was racing for the rest of the day and congrats by the way

[@markstrugnell]

I passed my class 2 test today. My 6th attempt. I struggled at first to understand and appreciate the size of the lorry and how you need to manoeuvre it. It is very, very different to a car.

[@ashley_neal]

Well done for persevering Mark! Congratulations

[@Drewski28622]

Wow 6 times 🤣

[@markstrugnell]

@@Drewski28622 I know. I nearly gave up a few times. It was hell. But I’m glad I stuck with it. I now work as a HGV driver.

[@Drewski28622]

@@markstrugnell it’s really not that hard 🤣

[@biernabierna]

​@@Drewski28622IT is it at some point. I mean driving lorry properly is fairly easy. Its all about not forgetting about looking at ur mirrors and blind spot constantly and doing that 'routine' for 'show' and pass. At exam they expect u to drive perfectly but its easy to make ANY mistake especially that small and u fail on some little thing

[@chrisbaines306]

That left corner at the traffic lights near croxteth Park, catches many a hgv driver on there test and they hit the kerb.

[@davidsomething4867]

Congrats on passing and sharing the points raised 🙂

[@chrishar110]

Well done Ash, well come to the club!!!

[@turnbull321]

congratulations. Found that series really interesting.

[@jacobwalters5341]

Mate your a legend very encouraging cheers

[@dmmcharrie2698]

Well done 👍 Ashley!

[@leeholden8658]

Congratulations @AshleyNeal 🎉🎉🎉 never doubted you. On the items you were not tested on, on my car driving test I never did an emergency stop,any roundabouts or go above 30mph which I was well prepared to do but a little shocked and felt I cheated the test. Also when you knew you was heading back to the test centre, on my failed test back in June I thought I was heading back because of a fault I did and my concentration dropped and that lack of concentration ultimately led to my serious fault. On my second test after watching numerous test route videos and your channel I never took the ‘heading back to test centre as gospel’ so much so that if the examiner doesn’t give you a direction to take then go straight on. Don’t know if it was a ploy to fail me or not but with less than 100 yards from a light control junction he said sorry turn left at the lights, in around 20 yards I had to slow down a little more,check my mirrors,indicate and move to the left which I think I did well to do. Im gutted I can only drive Automatic,but as I’ve said before,because of what my first instructor was doing in a manual car I decided Automatic as the instructor has no clutch pedal. I’d have loved to try a HGV test but aren’t HGV’s all Manual? Or should I think about retaking my test again in a manual?

[@jamesmorrell6037]

A lot of HGVs are automatic. The one Ashley was driving was also an automatic. Where I work we have a mixture and as a holiday/sickness cover driver I have to jump between the two. Not sure if you can have an auto only HGV license but definitely look into it.

[@Madmark50484]

I’m only on @1:14 although the reverse wasn’t bad it wasn’t exactly smooth. I have done this exercise twice once with a bus and then with a lorry and both were smooth motions. I didn’t do quite as well with my class one it was one motion but I had to do a shunt forward to be 100% sure I got it right @6:00 using peripheral in a car is easy in a big vehicle you need that physical movement to see. The seeing the focus isn’t enough you need to see further back. @8:50 I would have got in the right after the corner. The reason is the rear tail swing goes out out of sight around the bend and if it’s tight you have more vision to deal with the O/S @11:10 that’s when the over shoulder check really comes in it.

[@dalmatianlife]

Good on you Mr ashley. Another pro in a big machine.. What we need

[@knockoutking9548]

Well done & a HUGE Congratulations from me, Ashley buddy! I'm very proud of you, for passing the Class 2 practical test! I'm thinking about taking training, for a Class 2 licence, in the not-too distant future! I would love to see you take and pass the Class 1, Bus/Coach, Tractor, Dumper Truck and Excavator tests!!!!! Also could you possibly upload a 'Pass Plus Driving course', please! Plus, maybe a possible, 'All about a Driving Examiner' video. I would be very interested in watching that too! Once again, a BIG Well done! 👌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👍🏻😊

[@markbennett6367]

That was a good video Ashley.. And congratulations on your pass also ..👍

[@Activ8Podcast]

Well done Ashley

[@mickyg1953]

Well done Ashley ✔ As an aside in my 1971 car test I was marked down for not doing the signposted 40 on a dual carriageway, I was doing around 35 I think.

[@camerondowning7523]

Brilliant vidoes, starting my cat c training this week and picked up a lot of tips of this series

[@ashley_neal]

Best of luck!

[@richardjones2151]

Thank you! great insight

[@hennypennyuk1]

I've subscribed for future tips. I will now look to see if you have done a Class 1 video as that's the licence test I'll be taking coming up. Thanks again buddy.

[@margaroacevedo8781]

Congrats!

[@CheckDisOutpeeps]

You got this Ashley !!!

[@CheckDisOutpeeps]

The comments spoilt it for me..

[@CaimanReid]

Great stuff, as for the future, would love to see you learning in and driving a bus!

[@truckerlee5975]

When doing my HGV "we had to do it in manuals back then" , setting off to cross a duel carriageway I had it in the wrong gear to the point of no return..the examiner at the end congratulated me on how well I recovered it.. and it was a pass.

[@raithrover1976]

When i did my class 1, i picked up a minor for "beating the range" and ending up in 8th when i actually wanted 4th. I don't think the examiner would have marked me down for it if I'd corrected it straight away by going back into neutral for a second but i got all flustered and the examiner had give me a bit of guidance! Passed first time with 2 minors though

[@jamesmorrell6037]

Ah memories. The gear change exercise was the worst.

[@moustafaalbatran5304]

Congrats🎉