OKAY… This Time I Really Messed Up!

[@carlman007]

That feeling of seeing a real road after going down a track with grass in the middle can't be beaten , Freedom ! Well driven Luke.

[@harveyshaw1466]

I'm a new pass class 2. Drive around the nw and North Wales so always down lanes not meant for me 😂 the feeling of getting back to an A road is like no other 😅

[@nadrian458]

Cornwall 😂😂😂😂

[@imagseer]

@@nadrian458 and North Devon

[@markus_olsson4077]

Honestly this is what i dont miss about the job, the anxiety, the stress that you experienced honestly nothing quite like it, many a time you find yourself in the most impossible tight situations that you gotta get out of

[@sk1nzsk1nz34]

I don't miss it either.

[@2DogsVlogs]

For me it was the idiots on the road. I rarely drive now.

[@BarFlyBrewing]

😂 I'm 58 and class 2 and thinking of moving up to class 1 ,but them tight spots are squeaky bum moments even it a rigid

[@barrywpatterson]

That was a rather narrow lane luke C at least it was not dark...?

[@Brickhazard]

I was doing multidrop in Nottingham city centre yesterday. The relief when you have finished your 6th delivery and back on the motorway going home is like nothing else.

[@johncouriermeh]

I feel your pain. Many times delivering to farms I have been in that situation, not nice. A normal car driver has literally no idea of the stress it can cause.

[@Neurion]

I could feel the anxiety from here! I'm about to do my C+E licence and I love watching videos like these that show the tricky side of trucking.

[@andyclarke9697]

Was with you all the way Luke, took me right back to lucky escapes l had, just like yours! The relief of getting back on a decent road is indescribable isn't it?!

[@ivansilverstein7411]

Luke !we’ve all been there, you handled it impeccably 🙏🙏

[@mickstick4403]

Great stuff luke have been in situations of that kind in the past and honestly did not handle it as calm as that. Got out but fierse credit due to you my Man

[@malthusXIII-fo3ep]

That drop location really does need to clear the decks and keep access as wide as possible. Better still....move to a more suitable location.

[@gwandao]

Genuinely felt for you on that narrow road, I’m sticking with supermarket deliveries. Been there, that is a stressful situation.

[@ShensoB]

…..My anxiety kicked in on the way in, incredible. On the way out …jeeze Luke ..wow, I’m lost for words - your professionalism and approach is a lesson for all. Been on the end of taking a trí-axle into Central London and taking a wrong turn, not a good feeling, and you are on your own. Thank you for another gread vid - you are a credit and a great ambassador of Harry’s. Thank you.

[@jencook2362]

Omg Luke. My anxiety went thru the roof with you. You are just amazing x

[@stephenlawrence2962]

Great job, this is why a printed map of the correct route in should always be supplied on difficult access jobs (I work for agricultural contractor who uses drop pins to indicate where you should be, and then the Farmer tells you oh you don't come down that way)

[@michaelclyde3982]

Hats off to you Luke as a fellow driver it can’t be easy to post a video of the mistakes thanks for keeping it real out there safe trucking

[@billmitchell6742]

The sort of job that's good to do the week BEFORE you pick up your brand new truck with brand new paint. Of course the mats will need collecting, what are the odds first job first day in new truck?

[@johndrew3202]

That was certainly an interesting trip!! Glad that you managed to 'escape' from Wales. Carry on trucking Luke, with care and safely.

[@entity_dragons2013]

Bet your glad you didn't have a curtain sider 😅, good on you for admitting your mistakes, we truckers have all been through the same or near misses. Good video thumbs 👍 up

[@Craiglish22]

I had the same thing yesterday doing a delivery in Minsterley. So many road closures. It was carnage. Lorry’s reversing all over the place! I ended up turning into a farmers track just to let others pass. I was beginning to feel like I was never going to get back on to “normal” roads! 🙄

[@tripnick555]

Great video Luke, and a good insight into what thorough planning can help you avoid! You seem to regularly do more research than others, just got caught out this time. This was more like watching Scott Andrews driving down the crazy Welsh country lanes. I bet you won't complain too much next time you have to go to central London! 😂

[@YouVidTuber]

I'd say with a little bit of trimming that road might be just as suitable for long vehicles as any other of the roads...minus the hump, that may cause problems for some with low hanging trailer boxes/barriers

[@dt3963]

Wahey! Prince of wales bridge. I go over this every day and admire the HGVs, I often wonder what the wind in the bridge is like for them

[@robertpenning3501]

Well done Luke and fair play to admitting your error. It's easily done, and I admit this has happened to me a few times in my driving career. The language in my cab would always be for my ears only!! Always love your vids. Drive safe. From an ex Swindonian

[@cjatruckphotos]

those trucks with abnormal loads you saw heading into wales are from a company in Darlington called John Dickinson Transport. they never have movement orders for any work they do so you will often find them parked in services due to them being pulled by the police

[@_Steven_S]

Any time I'm driving down a single-track road, 4 meter plus tall hedges either side, and grass growing through the middle... I keep hoping a Luke C isn't coming the other way. And I'm only in a transit-like van 😁 Had a few ones where you'd struggle to get a proper 4x4 down but the Sat nav thinks it's ok. Or "take the next right" and it's a farmers gate and fields, nice one OS!

[@mattianoadventure]

Haha good to meet you at mason bros, I’m surprised you made it down that tight lane, artics have been known to get stuck there in the past. Next time just go through Whitland 😂

[@VanDeIce]

Road closures in the UK are a disgrace, considering someone needs to approve them and the digital options available to communicate them to the public.

[@steveadams9350]

I could feel your tension coming through my PC Screen !! and your facial expressions said it all, We all make mistakes but you learn from them, Thanks Luke for yet another brilliant Video, Stay safe.

[@jameswhatley2856]

Class work as always Luke 👍. Although I don't drive class 1 100% get where you're coming from with the anxiety. We deliver palletised goods to domestic, farm and commercial addresses in the South East. TBH its why i love my job, the sky high anxiety followed by the adrenaline rush when you get somewhere in the lorry that some drivers struggle to get a car. Maybe i' m wired up wrong 😂😂

[@Substance2020]

I would love to see women try the job. I swear some of them would start crying given the stress of the roads rigid drivers have to go down. I know that sounds sexist but you need to be a real bar steward to come out the other side and do it all again.

[@jameswhatley2856]

​@@Substance2020 Not sure I agree with that statement. The company I drive for currently employ 4 female drivers. They don't get a free meal ticket and have to do the same job as the men. One is 22 years old, financed her training herself and is a bloody good driver. Another is class 1 licensed and again is probably better than some of the men on the roads today Women don't drive with an over inflated ego like us men!!!

[@rodhewson]

⁠@@Substance2020Stupid sexist comment!! Watch “JemmaWarren” and eat your words, particularly her ‘tight corner’ and ‘ low bridge’ vlogs.

[@mickboakes7023]

That made me feel quite sick. Don’t do that again Luke. Happened to me once, but unfortunately it damaged my truck .

[@nxesr]

Brilliant video Luke. Know all about the insane B roads because of M4 road closures. Been down a few and seeing you is not that much different when we get stuck especially in the dead of night in no mans land. The single lanes are a freaking nightmare and I definitely felt your anxiety mate it's NUTS 😵‼️‼️ You did very well hats off 👍 MEGABUS / National Express M4.

[@shaunhill486]

Ah man well done Luke, I’ve been there I think the same has you. ‘Please don’t get stuck and end up on the news’ good job though see you on the next one !!

[@sk1nzsk1nz34]

There isn't any feeling I can think of that comes close to how you feel when you have to drive past an 'unsuitable for long vehicles' sign. I did it quite a few times in my career and I know exactly how Luke was feeling. Respect Luke, well driven.

[@williamfence566]

Recognised Narbeth Crem and you're right everywhere around there is snug. Should have phoned Scott Andrews . Thanks for the upload.

[@2DogsVlogs]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. At least you didn't get stuck up a hill. I think we have all been there though and all the better for the experience.

[@BurpTheKitten]

I had heart palpitations just watching that. I miss a lot about trucking, but jobs like that...glad I'm retired.

[@MrTaftser]

Kudos, kept you cool, so easier to stress out in those situations…. Glad you didn’t meet another vehicle on that incline 😊

[@nickcastleton7438]

Cracking video Luke, now that was Snug snug snug!! Well done for getting through that day, don’t think I could deal with that level of stress now at my age! But it does always feel so good when you manage to do a tough delivery! Keep up the good work and keep safe! PS looking forward to videos in the Iveco!👍🚛😀

[@TruckerMRB]

Enjoyed the video Luke..The Iveco looks smart,,Excellent

[@patoverend7395]

Great video as always luke, don't want to be taking the new iveco down there lol

[@MarkSmith-dk3lt]

Great video as usual,I was getting stressed out for ya watching along!! Can I just ask,I’ve seen in a few videos you have a fan,where did you purchase it from please?

[@P3GGST3R22]

Love the content mate keep up the good work, ive been watching you for a while i really enjoy your content, just a note on the road work signs, from a traffic management op you are correct by saying the signs should be the other way round especially the 'reds' as we call them, the 'divvy' (diversion) signs are ok to be on show just might confuse a few people but when the work site/ road closure is not on the signs show be put to the side and not on display ie the reds as people would think the road is actually shut

[@Pezzer81]

Just watched as you went straight on I was thinking noooo you should have beared right then you showed us at the end the route you should have taken that was some good driving skills to get through that well done

[@benhilton4189]

My area that (Pembrokeshire) past Carmarthen there luke boi! God ol Pembrokeshire roads at that first drop been there multiple times :)

[@biggtrucking2755]

Great video Luke. Oh my goodness- I would have had to have a lay down after that 😝 Well done mate. Happy trucking ☺️👌

[@Sammyboy1991]

You done well mate getting out of that situation. We all make mistakes and you admitted it too. If you can drive down there you can drive anywhere!

[@JohnnyUtah949]

The amount of axle shafts I replaced after they shattered from suddenly gaining traction was unreal. For any drivers getting nervous or anxious when your spinning, slow everything down and be patient and methodical, get the mid lift raised if you have it, get it in manual and lock everything up to ease of out it. You keep spinning those wheels and it sudden gains traction those shafts shatter into a million pieces.

[@matthewhanlon2039]

I go to Caernarfon quite regular and after seeing this I’m so great full I don’t have to do that drop 😂 the anxiety was killing me

[@DaveCarling1]

Hi Luke. Just watched your latest video. Wow inchy bum time. Just a thought about your anxiety while driving down snug roads. How about a little heart monitor display on screen Just to show the viewers how much a situation like you where in really effects you .Just an idea mate .Keep up the good work. Safe driving mucker .

[@bobashton8036]

Hi Luke, what a fantastic experience. I was feeling the suspense with you, Ha-Ha! Been in a similar situation myself. Your best video yet.

[@scotty6346]

Luke, I suffer with hypertension and anxiety!! These videos are not good for me to watch! 😂I'm going to stick with driving a Merc sprinter for supermarket home delivery's! You did a great job getting your rig in and out un scathed!!

[@pharoahegypt]

When I was down in that area on me holibobs a few months ago, I also had my satnav taking me down narrow single track roads far too often, and I was in a car. Don't miss trucking one bit having followed you for a while now, but at least you make the job entertaining as it can be.

[@brendanrichards2296]

How did u stay very calm driving on that road 😂 great video as always mate

[@TheGhostlyone182]

That was tight beyond belief Luke no wonder your anxiety levels were high!!

[@SamTyler-zu7lc]

I mean honestly that was the most exciting video you have done. Not great for your anxiety but i mean to be honest luke you did it 🤣🤣🤣 wheel spinning, struggling, turning in tightest yard and going up a road tight as anything that was proper funny but at the end i could see you was like "omg what on earth really" was like you just needed a moment 😂 but i mean you managed so keep it up. Again proper good video lol.

[@richardmendham5278]

You're right there, that was certainly 'snug,' however, you DID it, shows what calibre of truck driver you really are!!!

[@oliverdavies2744]

Hi Luke could you do a tour round your new lorry when you get it?

[@andrewknapton8121]

Well done Luke. It was stressful watching you get through that! Takes me back.. thank god you didn't meet another vehicle

[@groovymeerkat]

i know that feeling, had the same down in surrey, trees closing in, road getting tighter 🫣

[@N3MAID3S]

It's gonna be so weird when you get your new truck luke.. You need to add some DAF warning sounds at random points in the new videos 😂

[@Graylad84]

Welcome to the life of trackway . I install and recover those with a wagon and drag just a normal day for us lanes like that 😂

[@andrewmacgregor9691]

Them lanes are normal for me aswell.I drive a hiab wagon and drag aswell,doing delivery s to power lines

[@Graylad84]

@@andrewmacgregor9691 some of our jobs have been powerline jobs in the past 😆

[@chiefhendo9]

Top video Luke,money earned, also what brand of shades have you got on?

[@edwardmccallum8390]

Hi luke great video you did very well good job keeping trucking and stay safe mate

[@GarfieldTidball]

well done pal, easy to look back and scrutinise but you dealt with it in real time, no one hurt and you escaped, these jobs should enforce an escort into location by purchaser and even a recce with them to ensure safe to use, but most importantly take a deep breath and try to remain calm. As much as I say this in realty and from my own experience this is a shit situation to be in, once again well done pal

[@-_Jelly]

Just the sort of roads you see on those tv shows about heavy recovery 😂 nicely done man

[@paulgillan7622]

Another great vlog Luke .. that single track road was sketchy as.. well done for getting through and the anxiety levels was through the roof just watching.. great work pal keep up the great work 👍🏻👍🏻

[@wurzelm743]

Cracking driving there Luke.

[@michaelbiddulph2643]

Nice roads for rally cars, first delivery in you new unit is go and pick up them pads, and the road is still closed.

[@truckingnat99]

Awesome vlog Luke its good to have a challenge but sometimes it mind blowing where trucks get sent

[@tonyworrall7379]

I was anxious so I can only imagine what you were going through Luke! You earned your wages today!!!

[@Substance2020]

I don't think they pay him to go down those roads unsuitable for long vehicles.

[@cliffninja]

What a day, respect mate, cool hand Luke 👍

[@tommitchell1826]

mighty man luke here in Ireland we have roads like tat all over the place when i drove hgvs had to do deliveries down roads all the time

[@juststuart]

Huge respect for show the tight lines and the the emotions you went through. Genuinely I get this all the time going to sites dropping diggers off

[@JPicker]

Am class 1 driver over in Wales now, near Newport stopping over night would of been cool to see ya one day keep trucking mate 👍

[@ImDreaming659]

Mate when those last few miles take the longest is such a horrible feeling. Well done to you mate your videos remind me to care about my job and stay collected when at work.

[@lukedrive2869]

Well done Luke, that’s why we are professional drivers. (Well I’m not anymore) You took your time and didn’t rush. Another experience in a game that teaches us new things every day. Be safe. Regards Luke.

[@chrisjenkins1]

It's amazing where some places expect an artic to get to.

[@Geordie541]

I had a load of old folks in front of me doing 20 in a 40 so I checked my mirrors indicated checked again overtook, still didn't go over the speed limit, checked all clear pulled back in cracked on, the old bloke driving rang my boss about speeding, dangerous driving etc etc, no such thing m8 🙄🙄🙄👍👍 keep on keeping on 👍👍😉

[@adamkitterhing8732]

Always enjoy your content, keep up the good work :). Just lucky you were not in your new truck in those lanes lol.

[@derrickmanning2597]

Hi luke,i enjoy watching your adventures and have see quite a few now,you're always respectful and polite. On this video i have a question id like to ask. On your first choice of right turn into the lane that you didnt make,why could you not have driven past the junction and backed into the lane opposite and then just driven across into the lane you wanted. Now i appreciate it probably looks a lot different to me than you sat in the cab but it did look do-able! I used to love the qtight lanes and tricky drops and collections,its doing those things that make the job interesting. Miss the driving as i 'retired' after 18 months of driving to be my wifes carer,long line of drivers in our family back to my grandad driving a steam foden for a saw mills! Looking forward to seeing the new truck,nice of tim to look after it!!

[@joffbrown]

Great video you got me though a 45 min cross trainer workout

[@jamesmungai3092]

For a moment there, I thought you were really in trouble this time :) Lucky no one was coming from the opposite side. On this channel, I have learnt to respect you HGV drivers

[@AlGibbins]

Well done Luke no one’s 100% perfect 👍👍

[@Seanie37]

Pat yourself on the back you bloody done it though yeah you was stressed 😂but you made it and no one died and the lorry was alright, you can tell you are an excellent driver have more confidence in yourself mate

[@richardmendham5278]

Really enjoyed that Luke! I know it was probably one of your worst journey s a truck driver, however, it was good viewing for us and extremely interesting!

[@ryanlamb7761]

Good driving luke 👏

[@kingsaf3998]

You need to put an anxiety warning before watching, my heart rate went through the roof and I’m only watching, fair play to you kept pretty cool.

[@bikerboy7126]

Nice one Luke, thanks 👍👍

[@CagedPaps]

Fun episode, was like someone had installed a single track mod in ETS2 haha.

[@joobie1000]

Well done mucka, been in situations like that myself a few times when i was driving, i think because you were recording it you kept calm and level headed, had you not been i think you would have been at boiling point, with the odd F.F.S. i know i would, nicely done mucka 😂👌👌👌

[@rallywally1]

That was not sketchy Luke, that was Scott Andrews territory?? Fair play to you for holding your hands up though. Them trucks aren’t easy to drive at the best of times. Great video.🚛🌳🌲👊.

[@adamnew8361]

I can’t help but laugh because I’ve been in this situation two weeks ago unfortunate for me I damaged the trailer trying to get out the Cornwall lanes

[@ianpontin1384]

I was so anxious just watching that fair play

[@raymondhansen4971]

Hats off to you Luke😎

[@gowithbazza]

Can't see you reversing back up that road 😂😂

[@pharcyde110573]

Reminds me of my 10 years behind the wheel, difficult access, impossible delivery points and awkward customers, NEVER AGAIN!

[@RichPAFC1987]

You do what you can with the information you have available.

[@timwalker629]

Another great blog. Luke

[@thomasgarwell8214]

Hi Luke. Still loving your videos. The flying object was to me a seagull. A bat is something which is impossible to film because of their speed and turning and weaving. They are too fast to really film. That bird was too slow to be a bat🤣

[@imagseer]

Owl possibly.

[@paulwatts2192]

You need to have a chat with John-O, he like his tight roads. 😮

[@TruckerJohno]

Don't worry he told us about this, I made sure to tell him that's practically a motorway 😂

[@pogoworley4903]

Wide angle lens exaggerate perspective while telephoto lens compress perspective. 😊

[@DB25k]

This was really nail-biting stuff. I'm glad you're safe luke, the sound of those tree branches was just added to the realism and heightened anxiety