How to use Ratchet Straps and Chains- Driver CPC Mod 4!

[@kingkongzulu]

All your videos are always informative and straight to the point. Watching them eases the exam tension.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much👍👍👍👍👍

[@chesterboy9661]

Absolutely fantastic videos! Got a Natural and instinctive way of Teaching that is super easy going and doesn’t look pressured!

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much Chester Boy. That means a lot👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@123cipicao]

I feel you, happen to me the same . But i have pass my class one yesterday

[@matty3993]

My wife said she wanted to watch this straps and chains video with me but when she realised it was about HGVs she changed her mind.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Brilliant.

[@dt3963]

I learned more from this than the actual mod 4 course

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much 👍👍👍👍

[@LeeScptt-nf8gp]

Cheers for the video a well explained video I have my doc today and tomorrow 🙌

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much. Best of luck hope it all goes well 🤞🤞👍👍

[@soorajsrj3535]

Thank you for this video.Lots of information. Really helped me pass my Module 4 today easyyy 😁👌🏻

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much and a big well done 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mal4949]

Good demo just passed my HGV class 2 really useful will refer back to it keep posting :)

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much. Will do👍👍👍👍

[@sonofearth2046]

I’ve been watching all your videos an I would say thanks so much for your help an information about all .

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much for your very kind words.👍👍

[@halochamppp]

Thank you for your videos! I wish you guys were not too far away from me as otherwise I would've booked my lessons/test with you's 100%

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much. Its always worth a trip😁😁😁👍👍👍

[@tommysbk2919]

Top demo with the chains

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much you're very kind.👍

[@jebber6913]

Explained so easy and very help full thank you

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

You are welcome Alex!

[@RobertMihalache]

Excellent video! Thanks Paul. Very useful and helpful

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Glad it was helpful Robert!

[@RobertMihalache]

@@NationalDrivingCentre always a pleasure 👍

[@Lyric2197-H]

Good thing u did a video on this I passed MOD 4 today and at no point have I been shown how to use any of this or asked to demonstrate during the test

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thats ridiculous, (please tell us the company😜). Great work on the pass 👍👍👍👍well done.

[@LookOutForNumberOne]

That is because there is no legislation at the moment to control this, it relies mainly on the old school approach. Like what he did feeding the ratchet strap with the handle up, that was wrong in 3 different ways.

[@alexandervandervolk]

Thanks for the video NDC, it really did help me with revising/preparing for the DCPC Module 4 training/test this evening and my training provider could evidently see it, I fortunately passed first time with a score of 95% with my training provider examining me. Thanks NDC, DCPC Module 3 on Thursday lunchtime.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

You are more than welcome. well done👍👍👍👍

[@Class66Rocks]

Great informative video. I’m just in the process of doing my class 2 training, so this has really helped to further my understanding of how to use different load restraints

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

No problem thank you for watching and good luck.👍👍👍

[@Rashidali-xx5tt]

All of your videos are very good and explain vey well thanks

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much that's very kind so glad they're helping.👍👍👍

[@jimf671]

Good video. A few words on straps and bars in box vans. The side wall of a box that might be 8 to 12m long needs to constrained by sets of spring bars and ratchet straps at intervals along its length, otherwise that sidewall is too flexible and the load is poorly restrained. So every two or three rows a strap and a bar. Still too many people thinking that if they stack em up and can get the doors shut it's OK! 🤔

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much for your input. 👍👍👍

[@avonmouthfitter2545]

Thanks you guys brilliantly explained innlaymens terms

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

You are more than welcome. Thank you👍👍👍

[@sandZROFL]

really helpful, got my module 4 in 4 days then lessons the day after

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Best of luck hope all goes well thank you so much for your comments.👍👍👍

[@sandZROFL]

@@NationalDrivingCentre passed 100%. Just thought I would mention that they no longer include the questions regarding load distribution and how to secure your load.

[@amandafereday7928]

@@sandZROFL do you don’t have to demonstrate?

[@amandafereday7928]

@@NationalDrivingCentre is it true you don’t have to demonstrate it now

[@sandZROFL]

@@amandafereday7928 i didnt demostrate, examiner said they dont ask it anymore but it's good to learn it anyway

[@victorcastle5463]

Just passed my class 2 now looking at mod 4 cpc great video

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much. Good luck out there and stay safe.👍👍

[@carlmc9775]

Great video as always . I see another tutorial video and they said for the chain it's important to put the hooks through the Links .

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Great point Carl 👍🏼

[@stevereilly6326]

Doing my HGV after a year of lockdown and finally it came :) this help me alot, I have done this before but getting a refresher on this helps a lot. Thank you keep your videos coming

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much Steve, good luck hope all goes well if you've got any questions please give us a call 🤞🤞🤞👍👍👍👍

[@1x2x3xdk]

Great stuff again. I love the way the ratchet strap was tidied... have a serious craving to do it

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much, we're glad it helps good luck.👍👍

[@LookOutForNumberOne]

Well, that was the wrong way of doing it, just to let you know!!!

[@Tappits84]

@@LookOutForNumberOne Yes, The way that ratchet was done was actually dangerous.

[@LookOutForNumberOne]

@@Tappits84 Let me say or include another bad thing he did. When this dude folds the excess into the ratchet, he opens the door for the possibility for the excess to unfold in transit due to wind and have the chance of the excess to be under a tyre. Which I have seen many times on the roads. The irony is that he is an "instructor." I would stay well away from him and his videos. Finally, let me say what his biggest mistake was, handling the securing kit WITHOUT PPE, GLOVES!!

[@allawi.mcr1]

Thanks for the great information

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

No problem at all. Thank you 👍

[@HSTJames1]

It’s good to watch these videos after passing my Cat D on 26th October this year 😅, can watch it nerve free 😂😄👍

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Great work well done.👍👍

[@vanman5593]

THANKS FOR THE VERY USEFUL INFO !!!!!

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

You are more than welcome 👍👍👍

[@goranpoor3735]

Great video many many thanks

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much👍👍

[@markwalker4823]

Thanks, I needed a reminder

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Happy to help 👍

[@sachbyarshadsharif8802]

Very informative video Thanks 😊

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much.👍👍👍

[@Kuba1974]

Question, can I apply one end of the chain ratchet to the chain and the other end directly to the lashing point?

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

In a way, yes because you have a shortening link within the chain, it would be challenging and the chain would be a little bit too long. The hooks themselves are more designed to carry out a choke hold around a component. Consult your company is safe systems of work with regards to securing there are loads. 👍👍👍

[@wkod1wlodar178]

HI :) I want to add we use chains and steel ropes when the load is heavier than 10 tons . Thanks Paul

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Great tip, Good point. Thank you.

[@kayaksnorkeluk8272]

Just seen a video which shows you attach the chain hooks to the securing points on the trailer then take up the slack with the tensioner rather than tensioning the two ends together.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Yes, Obviously if you was securing a vehicle then you would need to use change on the shackle pins in a criss-cross formation at the front and rear of the vehicle. And then using the ratchet to close attention as shown. 👍👍

[@LookOutForNumberOne]

Precisely, that is what he did wrong. He is showing an unrealistic securing of a load. You would hardly ever loop a chain and secure it from the bottom, that is just nuts!!! Hence, for me, that is a FAIL.

[@marekmagdziak5916]

Thank you!

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

No problem, Thank you👍👍

[@Glenn7719]

Big thanks. CPC mod 4 on Monday, and in my 45 years, i have never touched a ratchet strap. I didnt wanna turn up having zero idea how they worked.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

No problem at all. Thank you so much. Best of luck. 🤞🤞🤞👍👍👍👍

[@martin..3700]

Jusg wondering did you get asked to use any of these?

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

@@martin..3700 no, not all the question papers have the straps and chains in them. It all depends on which question set you get. 👍

[@bobjohn5543]

@@NationalDrivingCentre do we only get asked one question with either the chains,strap or bar or do we have to demonstrate how we would use all the securing equipment

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

@@bobjohn5543 no, you'll only be asked one of these items. 👍👍

[@googlpanda]

Thanks again for this video , so clear lots of info great for newly drivers.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much👍👍👍

[@troydavies7311]

Well done again Paul. Another great video coming from NDC 🤛🏽👌🏾👍🏽👍🏽

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much Troy.

[@JimAndBellaOutdoors]

Superb video again, and so clear Paul - thank you! Would love to attend one of your courses. I drive for the Fire Service (part-time) and got my Class 2 in 2013. I have just taken my 5 x periodic CPC modules to get my DQC and find some Class 2 commercial work. I would like to look into doing HIAB, ADR and once I have driven Class 2 commercially for a little while, take my Class 1. I hear that the government are bringing in Skills Bootcamps, including Class 1 that are free from approved providers from Nov / Dec 2021 to address the shortages - I don't' suppose you will be offering these would you? Thanks again. Jim

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much Jim. That sounds like a plan. Unfortunately not but if you want to give us a call we will see what's around.👍👍👍👍

[@randompotatoguy9347]

how do you secure sheets on tipper trucks? do you use ratchet straps too or ropes?

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

So sorry when you say sheets, what do you mean? This would most likely be ratchet strap as part of all companies safe systems of work there should be no rope used anymore because no six monthly checks are carried out (due to a lack of identification number), we don't know the age of the rope or what condition it's potentially in. 👍 therefore, rope is not a safe, securing method.

[@randompotatoguy9347]

@@NationalDrivingCentre I think tipper drivers use sheets or something to cover their loads, sand, gravel etc. But how do they secure whatever they use to cover the loads?

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Gotcha, yes tipper drivers and aggregate drivers normally have an automated sheet that goes over the back of the lorry but it's not normally secured left to right.👍👍@@randompotatoguy9347

[@mutesasirageofrey3101]

We thank you so much sir

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

👍👍👍

[@GaryTillman]

Morning guys, will it be expected that you know how to tie the dolly knot for a MOD4 demonstration? Cheers

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

The current legislation, no company should be using rope to secure any type of load and therefore the knowledge to know how to do a dolly not would not be required. So the method shown in this video are all the ones you will need to know. 👍👍

[@GaryTillman]

@@NationalDrivingCentre brilliant thanks for your help! I'm loving your videos BTW! they're so easy to follow and really well delivered! Cheers

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

@@GaryTillman Thank you👍👍

[@markduggan3004]

Thanks guys another informative video. The Cpc module 4 how many questions or parts to it are their? Excuse my ignorance.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much, Mark not at all. Normally out of the five categories two possibly three questions in each category. 👍👍

[@ashkanashkan8174]

THANKS

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

You are more than welcome👍👍👍

[@bkrjayce]

Hello, thanks for making a informative and no nonsense video. I do have one question related to the use of the chain in the video, you state using a ratchet strap you can identify its load capacity and test date by label, does a similar system exist for the use of chains to secure loads? Thanks in advance.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Yes, correct it should do. However if not or in any doubt, check with your line manager / depot.

[@LookOutForNumberOne]

Actually, it was nonsense. Unsecured load.

[@pbx_yadi6684]

Thanks 😊 god bless uh

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

You are more than welcome 👍👍

[@kirstenfarr5071]

Thanks very informative

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

No problem. Thank you so much.👍👍👍

[@LookOutForNumberOne]

No, it was not, actually, it was totally wrong!!!

[@drnh4444]

VERY helpful

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Glad it helped

[@joao_spinola]

Hi I find your videos very helpful, I'm doind my cpc module 4 in couple of weeks, at the moment we don't need to know the dolly knot?.. Can we just choose de straps instead?

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much for your comments and questions. The reason we don't need to know Dolly knot anymore is companies are not allowed to use rope to secure a load, the reason being is the rope is not load tested, it has not been inspected and has no date of birth. For this reason a ratchet strap or chains it's going to be the best method to secure a load. 👍👍

[@joao_spinola]

@@NationalDrivingCentre Thank you for the clarification, thank you for the videos you posting they are very helpful and was a great tool to pass my class 2, keep up the good work👍

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

@@joao_spinola No problem. Good luck stay safe. 👍👍

[@hypengame5096]

Can I drive to my cpc mod 4 I have passed relevant tests but it will be during work time ?

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

No. There is an exemption for a student under driving lessons, because you are not in a training vehicle or undertaking driving instruction there is no exemption for yourself.

[@jakcarn4184]

Why do some people loop it twice meaning when putting the strap in the groove they feed it through again is it necessary? Thanks

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

A great question. This could be just a personal habit; this becomes a pain when trying to remove the straps quickly. It will not increase strength or durability.

[@lulupinkus5627]

Because that's how the ratchet and strap is designed to be used, so that you can take up most of the slack in the strap before ratcheting. This guy is doing it the lazy way, not the right way.

[@LookOutForNumberOne]

@@lulupinkus5627 Bullseye, this was the second thing I noticed, well spotted. This is the old school way of doing it, cowboy style.

[@nareshthorat3091]

Good Morning Team, Today's lesson is impressive n important from safety purpose. 🙏👍👌⭐💯🇮🇳

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much. No problem 👍👍👍👍👍

[@zoltanhuk]

I made my C category in 2023 with RSM in Chelmsford. During the training, there was not a single word about these things. They didn't have this rack or any of these tools. I just got 4 pages with questions then I checked videos like this to find the answers for myself. Is this normal???

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

No, this is not normal. The teaching and instructing needs to be at a professional level. And the standard across the UK needs to be the same so yes, they pretty much dropped the ball here. Sorry to hear about that, and I'm so glad the videos helped best of luck for the future. 👍👍🤞🤞

[@zoltanhuk]

I returned to check my knowledge as it never hurts. Since then I’ve been working as a driver and luckily the first company had a superpatient trainer, who showed me even such basics as curtain handling. Greetings to Jos H. who knows that lack of practical knowledge is general with newbies. Thanks guys for these videos!

[@technoog1807]

Perfectly explained

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Glad it was helpful! 😃

[@ashleyedwards9424]

Thanks for this video. When you say to inspect the chains and straps, should you physically check all of it in front of the instructor during CPC Module 4 or simply say that you should check it? Many thanks

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Always be prepared to physically check, but some / most examiners will accept you understanding you would have to and won't require it.

[@kbdoran2257]

Do u pass u hgv then cpc ?

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

When you do your course with us, we normally do this all together, so by the time you take your driving test you have passed everything. But yes you can do it individually passing your driving test first and then doing the CPC later. 👍

[@kbdoran2257]

@@NationalDrivingCentre awesome thanks man

[@Uwaznosc]

great video, thank you

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

You're more than welcome thank you so much.👍👍

[@mrpolishpawel7775]

Very helpful info thanks.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@harmonyrelaxingmusic4210]

Great video !

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

👍👍Thanks for the visit.

[@olliecollier3453]

Great video. Thankyou

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much.👍👍

[@mutesasirageofrey3101]

Wow that’s so beautiful

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@daveflyinghigh3209]

Where you based mate?

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

We are based in Croydon south London.👍

[@amandafereday7928]

I failed my class 2 test yesterday because I was at a tight roundabout and in the middle was an Over grown bush. I was going over the Roundabout when a silver car came flying round it. Personally think it’s very unfair to fail me. It’s cost me £475 for a re test 😢

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

So sorry to hear about that. Best of luck for the next one.👍👍

[@stanthemafia]

I want to do my CPC MOD 4 ASAP... ill go anywhere right now...

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Give us a call and when things open up we will do our very best for you 🙏🏼

[@Dzacu4]

Good one thanks

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

You are more than welcome.

[@victorstoulm3356]

Thanks boys, I passed exam :)

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much. No problem at all. 👍👍

[@vishalmashi4018]

🙏

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much.

[@leewilliams955]

you guys are born for tv

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Thank you so much👍👍

[@LookOutForNumberOne]

For making a show, that is for sure.

[@mutesasirageofrey3101]

👏

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

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[@amirarsalansaeidi9968]

Thankfully

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Amir another video for you 🙌🏼

[@mathewosayande4144]

Thanks very much for your information, I am doing my module 4 text on 16 December 2020

[@manydifferent5941]

Hi friends please any one here who knows a good one cause I'm just starting my lorry license and I need help please many thanks

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

No problem, thank you for your comment. If you would like to check out our web site www.nationaldrivingcentre.co.uk hopefully all the information you need is there if not please give us a call.

[@yan24to]

Looks easy, but throwing them over timber with a six inch gap between the roof and the load, practice practice practice it gets easier not harder as you go along.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

So true. Thank you so much 👍👍👍👍👍

[@GazerBeam-1]

What is that cage in the video meant to be? That confuses me the most because there could be multiple cages in the lorry so wouldnt you need 50 ratchet straps or chains to secure each cage like in the video😂. What is the cage in the video meant to represent? 😂 i keep seeing videos like this with demomstrating with a cage but what is the cage in a real life situation

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

The whole reason for this part of the assessment is to show the Examiner competence in these pieces of equipment. For example the ratchet strap, the load lock mechanism and so on. Because of this, the reason for the cage is to demonstrate these pieces of equipment. As you can appreciate once you have demonstrated how to use a ratchet strap, that would echo for the 50 straps that you would need to secure the load correctly. If you were going to do this, as part of the assessment, this could take far too much time, and as you know, the DVSA is all about timekeeping😜. When you go to the company that you wish to work for they will carry out their in-house training as part of Health and safety at work act 1974 section 2 (under Training). So just to recap, the cage only there to demonstrate these pieces of equipment, we could not have you climbing over the truck, trying to secure an I-beam for this test. Hope this helps, and if you've got any questions, please give us a call. 👍👍👍👍 Kind Regards Paul.

[@fmalexander5555]

That chain tying doesn't look right . . .

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Possibly not, but that's because were using a test rig and not an actual load. Obviously if the load was present on the vehicle, we could then demonstrate the correct technique, but that is not part of the test. This is just to demonstrate the actual product. For example, the ratchet mechanism or the chain ratchet mechanism. But thank you so much for your comment. 👍

[@Adam-os6sv]

Interesting I’ve just passed my rigid and I was shown the dolly knot. I said not many people use rope anymore, The training provider explained its best to know a dolly knot because it’s a “dying art” and you’d have better chance of employment over other candidates. I’ve never seen a load secured with rope so I just didn’t want to learn it. Especially on a flat bed it’s mainly ratchet straps.

[@NationalDrivingCentre]

Very true Adam if VOSA/DVSA or Traffic police see you securing a load with rope you will be in trouble and potentially fined. Thank God it's a dying art because it should not be used anymore, the only people who need to know how to do a story not should be people with boats. Thank you so much for your comment Adam.👍👍👍