Top 3 HGV Mistakes to Avoid - UNSUITABLE FOR Truckers

In this video, we're going to take a look at the 3 worst roads for trucks in the UK, and tell you which ones are unsuitable for HGVs.
If you're thinking of using a truck on one of these roads, then you'll want to think twice! Not only are these roads tough on trucks, but they're also tough on your vehicle. By learning about the 3 worst roads for trucks in the UK, you'll be able to make more informed choices about where to drive your truck and avoid any accidents.
In this video, we're going to be talking about the 3 worst roads for trucks in the UK, and why they're not suitable for hauling heavy goods.
Before you make the decision to haul heavy goods on one of these roads, be sure to check out this video to see which ones are actually suitable for hauling HGV. We'll also be covering some of the best roads for trucks in the UK, so don't miss it!
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[@whatupdan]

Doesn't Matter if it's possible, I'd flat out refuse to drive those roads in mine.

[@user-cl8us2kl7b]

Agree! As a bus driver I would not risk it all goin on these roads with an ADL Enviro Darts (about 8 meters long)

[@RobertMihalache]

That’s what I have had to encounter for the last 8 years as a HGV Class 2 Driver. I can imagine how of an impossible task is for HGV Class 1 Drivers. All the respect in the world for making it possible ✅👏🍻

[@AH-hv8hm]

I hope your company appreciates your driving skills!! Whoever plans the journey must do better!

[@colinrunciman5166]

The traffic planner has just the same, they don't sleep, we all in the same, nice but extremely bad business, this is of how your , food engineering arrives, and on time!!

[@colinrunciman5166]

I was n an apprentice with Scania, Lb111, 141, all rgds Colin

[@ukroadgoat]

@@colinrunciman5166 no we are not in the same. It's not their license in jeopardy, plus it's the driver getting stuck and not only getting penalised for traffic violations but also any damage done to 3rd party properties. Then there is the hours regulations. Getting stuck can only ruin the best plans ever. Then again it's the driver's name on the taco. IMHO being a hero does not pay off. I'd look up on Google Earth before just to get an idea of what to expect. Narrow like that, I'd call it in and refuse to deliver. There are plenty of jobs out there, but my license is unique to me.

[@FordyHunt]

Mate you get sent to some wild places! Good driving as always 💪

[@tonym7028]

Must be always a worry when the narrow road gets even narrower and with grass growing up the middle ! ... great video.

[@colinrichardson305]

i don't even know how you did get around these bends really impressive well done ooooof

[@pigeontits3837]

Good work mate👍🏻 I deal with this sort of stuff in a 26t rigid and thats bad enough i cant imagine how more intense it is for an artic

[@eddherring4972]

Been down roads so narrow that both sides the mirrors folded in and the wheels were up the verges on both sides, prayed I’d get out the other end and luckily I did. Had a bent front wheel doughnut where it had obviously been the nearest part of the wheel to the ground (or tree root) and was missing 3 cup wheel nut indicators. Went to DAF Witham and bought replacement doughnut and nut indicators. Doing sweeping for road surface dressing can get you into totally unsuitable roads because even tiny roads with all sorts of permanent restrictions need resurfacing so weight limits, width limits etc are still resurfaced obviously there are exceptions such as weak bridges and low bridges we do up to each side then by shovel and barrow on the exception. If it’s physically possible to drive there without destroying infrastructure then it gets resurfaced.

[@andyclark8991]

That lorry driver at the beginning reserving like that. A true true legend. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 He’s a true legend for doing that, reserving to a place. To let lorry driver through. True legend he is

[@colinrunciman5166]

If you put a snooker ball down, you should be able to "screw " the middle axle around the ball , ie, articulate, round any obstacles, then your half way there, the rest is experience and memory.

[@andyclark8991]

Colin What does snooker have to do with this.??? And I know how a snooker ball works because I play snooker/pool.

[@liam7787]

​@@andyclark8991yeah that comment made no sense

[@andyclark8991]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@trevorgilbert7284]

Respect to you, I've done them sort of roads in an 18t class 2 that was bad enough having to worry about a trailer must be much more stressful.

[@stuartesson45]

That will be a sat nav for a car he's probably got 😮

[@tonycalow708]

Done that in deepest, darkest Kent when I was loading Apples to go to Ireland. These narrow roads are an absolute nightmare!! Especially when you have to turn sharp right into a narrow yard, only just wide enough for a jacknife turn around!!

[@Catmanxii]

I live in a place like that & even on the more major roads here the number of times we've had big trucks stuck at certain choke points around this area I've lost count of. I suppose it's about to get worse though with the new larger sizes about to be dropped on us. There's one double bend around here that's tight for two medium sized cars on opposite sides of the road to negotiate & a big truck a while back got the front jammed up on one bend with the back jammed up on the other & it took over a day for it all to be sorted out, it was not helped by the driver being Polish & hopeless at understanding English. So even bigger trucks being allowed with continental drivers is going to be a right load of fun & games.

[@tahiracottam5]

Kudos to all you HGV1 drivers that tackle roads like that! My dad had his HGV1 and PSV from the army without taking tests in the old days 😂 and drove everything and anything - I remember going with him as a child and saying I want to do that when I get old enough! Never did mind!!! No comparison between our UK lorry drivers and European drivers - you are EXCELLENT!!!😊😊😊

[@colinrunciman5166]

Thank-you very much, at least you, have reception, rgds Scotland

[@comradebismarck]

Full respect hes driving without shoes!!! Well done!! Thats a true professional. Not like most who jump inside with dirty shoes.

[@joobie1000]

Well done bro ! Nicely done 👌

[@dimamar6]

Bro you definitely deserve a medal for that!

[@okbustaman]

I have worked in Northern Ireland for about 2 years.... its a lot of this.... I am a class 2 driver..... today I past my test and now I am a class 1 driver.... so am looking forward to all of this... I like problem solving 🎉

[@LA-fr7fx]

Thank you and well done 😊

[@LisaFernando]

Tremendous as always! 👏👏

[@martinsulewski]

You've got the skill brother you've got the skill ! Keep at it 😎🚛💨

[@truckinguk]

Cheers mate 😎😎

[@tompok76tompok76]

Nice and easy drive :D Thanks for it... take care dude :D

[@andyclark8991]

That was tight. 5:30 you’re an awesome driver you are. 👍👍

[@joe8279]

not one but three!!,,, well done mate

[@jamesclarke3985]

Legendary skills. I hate these roads in a car, so dread to think how they are in an artic. That said, im currently training for class2 so no doubt I'll encounter these roads at some stage.

[@bassdon1]

That truck should never been sent on delivery like that'' the people in the office need to find a new job.

[@NR19770]

Total respect to you we encounter journeys like this often as HGV drivers some people don’t realise how challenging the job is but we are also treated like rubbish from the public and other car drivers most of the time but what they don’t realise is we deliver Food drinks fuel postal service health products building materials the list goes on! Please all you road users have a little more respect for the work we do to keep the economy running.

[@JohnSmith-hl2mg]

It's no Good blaming the traffic planners it's the company that takes on the work the planners are only doing what they are told to do

[@truth3358]

🥱 yawn

[@truth3358]

Planners need to go on the road you obviously don’t drive

[@spiderman01980]

The planners decide which vehicle to send depending on the load. A Mercedes LWB van can carry around 1,000kg, an artic over 30,000kg. Plus, they'll tell you, "John got down there alright last week". I was sent to Harrods which have a hight restriction, my lorry was too high. I phoned the office and they told me John doesn't have that problem. Mate the f**King lorry is too high, it won't fit through the gap, do you understand?

[@paulguy2545]

I think the company you work for should have Shorter Trailers for the more awkward jobs that are usually in Rural areas, and the your Planners should do better! Is that DAF you are in, the XF or the bigger XG Cab? I understand that the driver’s Resting bed is wider in the XG.

[@glennainsworth9442]

wow you must have a great planning department... makes me sick as you damage the truck they will soon be on your back.. reminds me of palletways deliveries to all ridiculous locations......who needs that sort of stress. you must be getting a great wage to put up with that shit !!!

[@thenicest157]

i dont know how much longer u need for drive in this condition but i know that i was watching real truck master at the work💪💪

[@EduardSLVRU]

I have class 2 license and I been driving 26t truck on roads like these and a truck is super long, almost 13m long and over 4 m tall. Been in many sticky situations on roads like these. Also after two weeks will be doing class 1. So, I’m ready for more action.

[@Rmc1978]

Never will I go for a job with H & M lol

[@nigeltaylor58]

It’s loads like this that are breaking up country lanes that are never designed to carry the heavy loads over them.

[@andrewbennett7756]

Love the internal mirros cool i wish my old daf had them

[@colinnaylor7915]

Great driving pal

[@piesktoryjezdzikoleja....4140]

The planners should get bollock in for sending You in to this hell mate but as always the haven't got a coocoo Nice skilss mate ☝️🙌 Not a chance I can get my 16' one up there 😩

[@petittrainguernsey3297]

Does that geezer know the air intake on his wagon is about 4ft above his head 😂

[@SussyBaka-pj6xr]

Living in north devon, i can confirm that most roads are like that

[@alanraine-diplock8404]

Do you ring these farms before going down these lanes? Cos the farmers will usually tell you the best way in.

[@dominiquegruszka4729]

Respect Monsieur.

[@xx-lo8xl]

Moja przygoda ze Szkocji. 2 godzimy jazdy taką drogą na rozładunek ziemniaków z Polski do uk ❤ Powodzenia

[@houseguest4534]

My hands were sweating just watching this I could only imagine what you was going through 😮

[@robertyny092]

Reminds me about the days I was doing multidrop, I had an urban trailer with rear stear axle though but still fucking stressful going down lanes, low trees, tiny yards etc

[@euanjt30]

Try & get a phone no for delivery address from office & get an idea from someone on site first. Dont always have the answer right enough but it’s worth a try esp down country lanes…

[@kevindunham3669]

Std roads on the bulkers doing farm deliveries

[@sunny90singh]

You done well through them tight roads

[@user-ee3zf4rk5y]

This is where wagons need to have rear assisted steer and be tag axel , would give you 2m more swing in spots like that .

[@pauldavies8879]

I can,t find the rules but in my past when the tree axle trailers came out the law said that you can,t go on unclassified roads so is there an A or B on that road.

[@Badhat66]

Some of the B roads I got to go down would be lucky if a push bike would get down them

[@Ro-mm6tq]

But many drive these roads everyday doing 44tonne multi-drops.

[@stibstabler4689]

Use an actual map book and do not rely on satnav HGV spec or not!!! Well done all the best and take care.

[@jonathonbower2456]

Great driving but don't always do what the voice on your windscreen says! A little bit of common goes a long way. Research is key👍

[@douglasstocks9698]

Should try some of the roads in Scotland

[@jasondolman7903]

I’m ca coach driver and some of these so called business that operate don’t even have proper access and really shouldn’t be operating 😮😮😮😮

[@davidboothphotography]

What’s the music at the beginning of the video please?

[@manuu2089]

i have to say i could never do that i dont even have the confidence for that i even somehow manage it to get an anxiety attack reversing my car if there are many cars around 🤣

[@franciscoantunes6484]

I have done a few of this...

[@alexeyzhvalevskij7003]

is there such roads in ETC2?

[@richardfursdon6929]

Respect guys/girls, I don't know how you do this job, it seems to me that it's a nightmare that you cant wake up from.

[@kevinmoffatt]

My favourite was Smug Oak Lane off Detling Hill in Kent; miles and miles of VERY single track carriageway. As always, the first time was worse because you're not sure what you're going to meet.

[@carlosrivra5428]

How much is the salary for that huge amount of stress 😮? Because even if you enjoy in the motorway get there is a nightmare

[@simonwhyld3003]

Avoid Nenptnett Trubwell when you are in Somerset

[@EternalRUSHfan63]

Do these sort of roads every day collecting milk from farms !!!😂😂😂 Talk about make a meal out of it !!!😂

[@gubber123456]

seriously over the top..on these type of roads regularly with animal feed and fertiliser and dont do 10% of the crap this lad goes over...gonna give himself a heart attack the way hes goin on

[@user-bf2zo4bd2x]

Awesome buddy

[@fpreston9527]

i would refuse to go down lanes like this

[@junaidamin5137]

Is it really worth it for £14ph?

[@das1stmiester]

The company should replace their satnavs with newer ones if they're sending you to places like that.

[@alanwright4575]

Dairy and chicken farms that’s the norm. Devon Somerset Cornwall and most of Wales.

[@davidlawrence942]

They aren't that bad when I was doing shipping containers I whent on a road that got that narrow my wing mirrors folded inwards.

[@jessehalper]

According to the UK government, the larger trucks are involved in less accidents.?

[@crispenstribley3915]

Leaves a city can't drive in country side, makes drivers look bad.

[@Mishmear]

Seen two of your videos now both about hard roads, come work on animal delivery for a week have to do them roads 15 times a week 😂

[@truckinguk]

Would love to do it 😂😎

[@colinaitken19]

Or milk tankers 🤣🤣

[@dominicmarshalldm]

Fair play, but they are normal roads for farm deliveries.

[@jjwatcher]

B road is bad enough, a country lane should be avoided at all costs.

[@Andy182w]

Welcome to Yorkshire 😂. We have some interesting roads up here. This was a daily occurrence when I was tipping feed. Keep up the good work drive.

[@Ro-mm6tq]

Maybe look to achieve, why not, rather than no way! Every challenge completed adds to achievements rather than a can't do type driver?

[@andreasfrey8646]

Ich hoffe es kommt nie zum Begegnungsverkehr. Gibt es in GB keine Tonnenbeschränkung für enge Straßen ?

[@fd5903]

Not artic friendly. One little day you’ll end up with 1000s of pounds damage. Bless you…

[@carlmarquardt994]

UK roads ate barely designed for normal passenger cars. The roundabouts are literally insane

[@harrypalmer6228]

Moronic Companies and Planning Managers sending these trucks into these locations - send a rigid!

[@Ggg11928]

Try it in a car transporter, way more stressful!!

[@colinaitken19]

Do these roads daily in a artic tanker, this video makes it look harder than they are. As for the puddle (flood) she said she got through in her car, it’s nothing mate

[@SuperJimbell]

You deffo need rear steer on those crazy roads

[@jonbell3020]

Welcome to UK roads... designed for a horse and cart. “What do you mean it’s a bit tight for an artic?..”!?...😳. 38 years of this shit, feeling your pain mate.

[@Alan-bx9lb]

Drivers need to have a good talk to there selves 😮

[@grahamday1582]

Well done 👏 boys nightmare

[@aaronmccardie8795]

That's general haulage for you top respect to you .why are you in that situation anyway surely not delivering, oh dear

[@qtec3538]

You could get a tank pass them roads

[@HerbertDuckshort]

Buy a Truckers’ Atlas. It’s what the big boys use.

[@lenniecapuano521]

hi bud u drive with confidence have u been doing it a long time

[@truckinguk]

Only 10 months pal

[@lenniecapuano521]

well i can say youre a star behind the wheel buddy drive safe n take care brill vids

[@rookietrucker1968]

@@truckinguk WOW only 10 months, you have mastered it, i am on 11 months now and 1 week away from my first anniversary of passing my test...

[@kalvin1608]

this video was pure hell to watch lol

[@DominicMcGaughey.117]

That's just normal trucking in Ireland for us..

[@stevenbradley9391]

Turned this off as soon as that tool was on first drama queen

[@ReeceProwse-fr7hi]

You would love dairy feed or animal feed deliveries then, on these type of roads constantly, sheep farms are the worst 😂 you got the skills though keep on trucking

[@TARTANATORscotland]

It is illegal to drive a articulate vehicle on a single track road

[@gubber123456]

nonsense

[@micathasteings]

Now here is the reason hgv drivers suffer heart problems the stress ov the job aint worth it

[@ericwilson4178]

Skills

[@michaelclay6278]

Your transport manager should be fired for sending you down these lanes. Don't the check the route first . That's standard as a transport manager.

[@dave8535]

Not really. Since he's often coming out on to a main road again after driving down these tight lanes for miles. He's nowhere near his destination. It's a case of driver blindly following his sat nav, ignoring unsuitable for HGV signs and not planning his OWN route before setting off. He could easily avoid these situations with a bit of due diligence. Not saying wagons don't need to go down these types of roads, but usually only for the last 1/4 of a mile or 1 mile or so. So if this keeps happening, why not think of there's something you, as the driver, could do differently. i.e don't just blindly follow the sat nav and then blame transport managers cuz u can't be bothered to double check where the sat nav is taking u before setting off 😂

[@truckinguk]

You really are talking out your arse mate, show me a single no suitable for HGV sing, just one ☝🏻 honestly people like you just like to talk nonsense, in the Yorkshire dale yes that was my bad but the 2 first one was the only way to get to that farm

[@dave8535]

@Trucking UK I can't say mate, and maybe am talking out my arse lol. I wasn't there, and it's an edited down video. Having driven down these types of roads professionally for 8yrs, I've seen loads of roads that the sat nav has told me to turn down and just thought "nope, fuck that!" and ignored it and carried on. And that's in a 3.5T never mind 44T! You just kinda get a sixth sense for dodgy roads imo. Not hating lad, you're a very skilled driver and entertaining to boot. I passed my class 1 last December and trying to land that first job. Just hope I don't ever find myself down these types of roads 😂 all the best mate.

[@Step_Up_with_Xammie]

Great skill

[@johngood2850]

If a drop looks a bit sketchy on a map and Google earth then I would call the company/farm well before I got to the area. Usually there is only one suitable route in and out of these places. Makes life so much easier and less stressful mate. I'm 22yrs in as a wagon driver and I know 😂 @truckinguk

[@simoncook9299]

Get yourself up sutton bank pal

[@MrHarleyoldfart]

Why are you even driving down such roads? ditch the sat nav and buy a map.