Vlog #71 - Class 1 Struggles (C+E)

In this one I review my first 3 weeks as a HGV and talk about my struggles.

[@shaunmartin6767]

I've been hgv 1 driving for over twenty years, don't believe the hype of driver's saying they do reverses in one, it takes as long as it takes, as long as nobody is hurt and nothing is damages it's winner winner chicken dinner. Just take your time .

[@selwynowen6213]

I always said if in doubt get out, so if I wasn’t too sure about anything in regards to reversing into anywhere, I’d just get out and have a look just to make sure that it was safe to carry on with the reversing.

[@paul-c7541]

I've driven them for 40 + years , unless it's a regular daily drop it's luck, why would anyone one count beyond me, I can't see it matters, then of course if you've had 40 footers on the get a 20 footer, that a whole new ball game. Docks Hmmmm good luck with that one , the most unhelpful people I've met, I refused dock work, I'll stress not all docks are crap though.

[@martinsmith6540]

I reversed today. Hit a huge bin and tore curtain side. Oh joy

[@Qwertyj22]

100% GOAL (get out and look)

[@Dutch3DMaster]

My driving instructor for the car was the same. We once encountered someone backing up in a parking garage and obviously having difficulties with it, and my driving instructor immediately pulled the key and waited at a reasonable distance to hopefully bring the point across that we were giving this driver all the time and not pushing them to rush things. When the person managed to back up in the spot, my driving instructor said: "Did someone die or suffer injuries?" and I said "No?" and he went on by saying "Did someone suffer material damages?" at which I again said no, and he said "Exactly. Don't rile yourself up for having to wait for some people, because not everyone is as gifted in driving a car, no matter how long they do it. If you can't stand that kind of a delay (which turned out to be just 1 minute 30), you need to leave home earlier. Please keep that in mind always."

[@cowboy5252]

Hayley, don’t be put off by others watching you half of them couldn’t do what you’re doing, just take your time take it slow & you’ll eventually get it! I’m a retired truck driver & driving instructor, so just stay calm take as many shunts as needed, if in doubt get out & look, take advice from others(if it’s helpful!) most decent truck drivers are more than happy to help a new driver out. Good luck in your new profession. 👍🏻👏🏻🙂

[@andyfarmer759]

Your doing fine Hayley, you just have to learn to tune out the watching eyes. You will suddenly realise it doesn't bother you anymore coz your just concentrating on what you are doing.

[@mumtazzafar1576]

Watching eyes?

[@zimmerred]

@@mumtazzafar1576 other people watching

[@mumtazzafar1576]

@@zimmerred lol makes sense

[@philipwalley6933]

@@mumtazzafar1576 .m..m...m.nnb

[@gordondavidson9923]

PRACTICE PRACTICE / EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE / YOUR DOING FINE AND DANDY 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@unclegargameldgargameld4888]

been at it 40 odd years ,still make a pigs ear of it some days

[@mariuserasmus6120]

Amen to that. 25 years in and somedays ask myself "Do you have a license A-hole"

[@emmarobinson5435]

Hey, don't be frustrated... I only started January, mainly coil carrying funnily enough. Don't worry about the shunts and don't worry about telling folk to shut up like you did 😂 your problems are exactly the same as mine were and many others. Don't feel disappointed, it won't be long til folk are telling you you are reversing better than half the blokes they get there 😉

[@blackbob3358]

mz,mrs Robinson, i reckon you've got a "metaphorical knob". good comment, we all start somewhere. ( best not say owt'else.)

[@airindiana]

I’ve just found this after yesterday having my first day back on artics in years 😂. I’m on furlough and thought “I know do a bit of driving”. Man I struggled with reversing. It’s so annoying as years ago I used to be able to back into bays without thinking. It’s like my powers have vanished! Now I’m overthinking again like when I first started. Had an observer yesterday in a forklift. Drove me nuts as I couldn’t get this tanker onto its (fairly tight) bay. I tried to wave him past. He just sat there. Grrrr haha. 4 shunts later and me getting out to look and think. In but not pretty. Waiting for it to click again. Great presentation, subbed.

[@TruckDriverHayley]

I'm a little late to this comment but that worries me about it too. Having some time away and then being just as bad as when I started, haha

[@matthewgarfield431]

Im just about to start my HGV driving having made the decision to leave an office role and get behind the wheel. Thank you for your Vlog's great to watch.

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Glad you like them. Good luck with your HGV driving 😊

[@alanhiscock1328]

Your doing fine Hayley especially when reversing into a bay it's going from light to dark which is daunting for any new driver.

[@mre8046]

Quick tip reversing on to a bay etc., wind your window down, palm on steering wheel, head out the window and watch your back wheels, your brain will deal with the rest, no need for two hands on the steering wheel in reverse, keep your eyes on the back wheels to line up and if you over shoot, go forward a bit, reverse, repeat if need be and all will be good, ignore anyone watching, nobody’s perfect

[@mattbainbridge3857]

A bit of a tip for you.. I use rain-x on my mirrors. It makes the water bead and displace off the mirror to prevent distortion. If you have a cab dust gun attached to the air you could also blow the water off the mirrors before you manoeuvre. We all have down days where tempers fray and all you want to do is go home. Then there’s other days where you wouldn’t trade your job for all the tea in China. Keep on trucking.

[@markstallwood4961]

Keep persevering Hayley, you are doing great from where I am sitting….

[@Cryten100]

Another great video Hayley, really love your honesty. You are doing great, keep persevering.

[@cloudmaker]

Hayley I can tell you that we have all being the newbie at sometime and like most of us it only takes one little thing to knock your confidence and then start questioning your career choice, but by the same measure it only takes a small win to put you back on top again. Do not be discouraged, I like the vast majority of your viewers have faith in your ability to succeed and you have only been doing for three weeks so far, I'm still learning new stuff after more than 37 years! All the best.

[@nigelgregory4777]

Hayley!!! Stop thinking you are doing something wrong, you have just past your test (which was a bit basic) now you have to learn, reverse, slow take it easy, if you can always be able to see the back of the trailer, keep the banana (you'll suss it), don't be a hero, if you can't see around you, get out and have a look, it's easier than filling out accident reports 😋👍😀😀, You're doing great, just remember at a delivery you are the boss, if you are not happy with the situation, don't do it and phone the office. Big Respect to all our truck drivers, without them the country would have died during covid, 🙏🙏🙏👍👍🙏☕☕🇬🇧

[@airborne652]

Great vid. Reversing is every new drivers nightmare it’s only because we don’t get enough practice at it. I dread it every time especially when people are watching. Keep at it and it’ll come I’m sure.

[@Chris-hd8wc]

1 shunt or 10 shunts, no damage is a win in everyone's book! We all learn to zone out from the eager eyes hoping to catch a disaster for you've been framed!!! Trust me, there are plenty of experts out there that have bent plenty of steel!!👍your doing great and in no time it will almost be 2nd nature👍👍

[@kirstenfarr5071]

Everyone goes through the same issues when starting out. I went straight onto c+e supermarket work without any experience at all in any truck. To say my first year was a disaster is an understatement. Top tips for reversing, it doesn’t matter how many times you shunt or get out as long as you get on without hitting anything. The key to reversing is getting the best starting position. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. I got help when I started and thankfully I had an understanding employer.

[@stevenporter4899]

Dont worry about taking several shunts, as long as you get there then you done a good job. I been driving class 1 over 20 years and some days its still a mystery going backwards!

[@tomthomson8879]

Your doing fine Hayley reversing is always hard for new drivers just remember you have Rick and Mark to help you all the best and keep on trucking xx

[@mkdavo]

don't beat yourself up about reversing, trust me, your doing great! 👍👍

[@Hedge-Hog]

A lot of the skill in reversing is you’re starting position watch the other drivers were they drive to and the way they position the tractor and trailer to back in to any given loading area. Sometimes especially in tight yards you need to position like you could of done today further to the right, this would mean that you had to initially screw the tractor tighter to push the trailer around quicker but with a shunt forward after you had cleared the thing you nearly hit you would of been nicely lined up. Also if you have to pull forward make sure you pull far enough to get your rig straight I’ve had to learn that a few times, normally in front of drivers taking the piz. Always walk the reversing rout on a new to you site whatever the local expert says. And never take advice from clever bastards that think they know it all :)

[@bobashton8036]

Hi Hayley, we all made mistakes when we started. When you make a mistake, you'll never forget it. Docks are a bloody nightmare. You're getting used to trailers cutting in already, and it'll become second nature. I think you're doing absolutely great. Keep on trucking!

[@loonranger469]

You got it in and you damaged nothing. Job done 👍

[@-rotukezge---6564]

reversing it's not a competition so don't worry about it. Sometimes it's going nice and smooth but sometimes not and the most funny thing is that in most cases hard places to reverse become most easy ones as you have more points to be focus and less room to start playing with your steering wheel 😁

[@johnnicholls3092]

Stay with it H , try doing it as slow as possible to any one watching it looks fine and your right its all about the set up , take all the room you have , All the best

[@hinezy3724]

Every driver messes up from time to time no matter how long they been driving you'll be fine 👍

[@evergreensuk]

I was a driver for a UK removal firm running class one. Central London to the smallest lanes in Cornwall you never knew what you were going to find and if you couldn't get the truck in you were walking everything. I found not looking out the window while backing up, get used to looking forward and mirror to mirror with small inputs into the wheel ... And always go for the difficult option when your new, reverse into a junction rather than trying to swing it round, alway do it blind side when you can so it becomes normal...

[@seanyd5698]

Your already a good driver becouse you got out to have a look after the beep 👍 the amount of drivers that just carry on tillbthey hit something is unreal. Keep doing what your doing cautious is best way, and you dont need to hit reverses spot on first time. Shunts are our friends 👍

[@darrenskipper8397]

I've only been driving for 2 years it comes to you naturally eventually but never stop learning well done

[@philipgledhill7227]

Hayley you have done the hard bit in passing your test that was the hard bit now it is all practice for you when reversing if you can not see when reversing into dark places I would ask for somebody to watch you back.hayley good luck with the reverseing it will come in the end phil.

[@dennisrobinson7587]

Don’t worry about reversing you will get there.It doesn’t matter how many shunts you take.If you don’t hit anything it’s a win.

[@jbland3674]

Don't worry about reversing I've been class 1 years even I struggle sometimes even today! Considering how tight some of the bays are at certain places its a joke! Give to time your skills will perfect with time and experiences practice makes perfect!

[@carllockpick6179]

Spot on advice, we all have to learn, different trailers, loading bays, yards. Hayley, is to hard on her self.

[@adrianpeters2413]

J bland, good comment, advice added , my shot anyway, if the working area of truck maneuverability is in anyway compromised , by assorted rubbish, crates, etc. It is called health and safety hazard, take pictures of area and leave , this is especially true when any supermarkets are your delivery point, do NOT risk your job , damage to your truck etc.

[@alanmorgan3193]

Hi Hayley, I am from Swansea Wales, and the prounounciation of Pontyclun is as follows, I will spell it for you the clun part is said like the English word clean so Pontyclean. hope you didn't mind me saying. Anyway your doing absolutely Fab, keep up the good work. x

[@blobby273]

makes you sick how men stand around waiting to see the woman mess up its pathetic , really annoys me they give men a bad name , why cant they just bugger off and get on with their work ,

[@truckman4175]

Seems to me you doing fine everybody has to learn and after a ridged the trouble is remembering to go opposite lock it will all come to you and if you get flustered say f*** and start a fresh cos once you out of line it’s the best way

[@williamfence566]

Hayley . Love your vlogs , but your frustrations are just the learning curve . Did you hit anything ? No so just move on . Only tip is not so many turns on the wheel when reversing it will end up " snaking" . Not long before you look back saying why did I worry about that.

[@dunder_init7016]

Just passed my class 2 Wednesday and now straight onto the C+E , 10, 2 hour lessons and test. I am also so hard on myself and overthink everything, it sucks, but in a way... its a bit of a superpower. It shows how much you want to get good. And when mistakes get made, it sends me into overdrive , thinking and stressing about getting it right. Which really is a benefit in the long run. Mistakes are the best teacher. Love your vids and experience awaits

[@markwells6222]

have you ever thought about doing fridge work it so much better i love it been i driving class 1 for a very long time

[@scoobya6]

Dont worry about reversing we have all been there done that sometime you,ll revers into the same place perfect a 100 time then one day it all gone to pot, even experienced driver make a mess of it, remember every driver had to start the same as yourself just stay positive and in time it will all come together the more you do it the better you,ll become and you will start to learn little things that will help the job easier

[@mrcage8722]

Just take it slow, keep watching those rear 3 tyres in conjuction to floor markings like paint, cracks in the floor or just whatever features are around to help identify orientation, that will tell you exactly where the trailer is going to go and will dramatically improve your reversing skills immediately.

[@blobby273]

I think you did really well under all that scrutiny

[@unclegargameldgargameld4888]

everyone struggles with reversing it will come , there is a lady driver I work with left social work for truck driving ,bit ropey to start but an "old sweat " at the game now

[@xFFFFFFFFFFFF]

The best thing that helped me set up correctly was somebody telling me this: drive past the bay/parking space you want to go in until the rear of the tractor unit is about in line with the bay/space, then full left and drive away from the bay/space, then full right once your trailer is somewhat pointing in the right direction. You want the unit positioned to the right of the trailer, and the trailer pointing towards your target (so you can see it from cab). Turn steering wheel to the left so the trailer goes right and adjust as needed. Go as far out as you need to to give you more manoeuvre space. Probably made a hash of explaining that but after that it really clicked for me.

[@willbowen4065]

Sounds great advice and I'm gonna try it.

[@TheRealViking88]

This has helped me no end today done exactly what u said and my set ups have been alot better thank you 👍

[@CemilAmca]

@@TheRealViking88 And just take it nice and slow

[@markwebster2201]

Another good tip I got by my trainer was to put your hand on the bottom of the wheel, which ever way your hand goes is where the back of the trailer goes. Really settles the mind when you're just starting and gives you something to concentrate on before panic sets in

[@TruckDriverHayley]

I did read this comment when you first posted it but never replied. This helped me so much so thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@trucktasticsussex8183]

Don’t worry Hayley, I’ve been driving class 1 on and off for 25 years and I’ve never been any good at reversing but I get by. Take a shunt or get out and look, the others can wait. As long as you don’t hit anything it doesn’t matter. 👍

[@tigerspook1]

Just keep nice and calm Hayley, just do things at your pace & you'll get there...

[@grahamhickson2864]

Doing great from what I can see of your reverse it looks to me like your just a bit quick going left to right with the steering wheel just slow down, , it will come natural.

[@markdevenney5584]

You did grand, nothing as bad as being a new driver and everyone standing watching you. Like everyone’s already said don’t get frustrated and if in doubt get out and look as much as you need too 👍🏻

[@deano679]

Hayley don't put yourself down your doing awesome, I'm starting a new job Class 1 Driving in a week or two and I haven't driven a truck for the last 25 Years your doing better than me.

[@lengreenwood4934]

After you left the Docks, you turned left on what is known as the Dock Road then turned right where you stopped at a set of traffic lights? If you turn left at these lights you soon come to signage for the M57, it may be a bit further but there's a lot less traffic lights before you hit the motorway :-)

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Thanks for that, I was stuck up there again the other day! I'll use the M57 next time 😊

[@johnacton5417]

Hayley, you rock - it's really refreshing listening to candid account in a new role. A credit to yourself and your employer.

[@tazzy291]

watching from New Zealand been there done that you are doing great job just takes a bit of time

[@johnw6389]

When you're reversing, the turning point in a three axle trailer is the middle axle.... on a two axle trailer the turning point is between the two axles.... watch the hang over... the two point to judge is the turning point and hang over... for a long trailer you have time to correct if you have over or under judged... a short trailer needs to be corrected quicker. We have all been there. and practice, practice, practice.

[@LA-fr7fx]

Thank you!

[@ajfamily206]

You did good job sister. :)

[@TruckerScott..]

Can i just ask when you first started your driving at the company you're with, did they go through any training with you or stick you with a mentor before they sent you out on your own?

[@a320nick]

If I may, Paul. Yes, that is usually the case. Until you are ace on your own. It's the norm. At least an assessment drive. Then a mentor or trainer.

[@simonsupersi2225]

Dont give up remember people struggle to reverse a car

[@Lochwood92]

Looks like this is the hardest part of Class1 and not an easy thing to master.. hope your feeling better with your choice to move to class1.. anyway onto your next vid 👍

[@StallzV2]

were they rushing you? i hate when people stand there watching like that it puts you under more pressure just take you take slower thr better and steer quick

[@TruckDriverHayley]

No, but I felt uneasy with everyone watching 😱

[@11carbuff19572011]

Hiya Hayley. Love your lorry journeys via YT. The last time I came down the M6 was two years ago when I was coming back from Llandudno on a coach outing there with local based contacts/friends. Which service area on the M6 was the one you & Nick stopped at on the way back home? The one that I've been many times since as far back as 1988 is Sandbach, which is 55 miles from junction 10 of the motorway.

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Yes it was 😊

[@alexnumber1317]

Hayley, don't beat yourself up. I was EXACTLY the same as you not so long ago. When I turned up at an rdc, I used to think, oh no, I've got to reverse now. You are doing what I was, coming from a rigid to an artic, PUTTING TOO MUCH LOCK ON !! Honestly, that's what you're doing. Most of the time now, I might do half a turn, where as before I was putting almost full lock on, before you know it you've lost the trailer. A guy told me 6" of lock equates to 6ft on the trailer. Just try a quarter of a turn 👍

[@keylargo100]

Thanks mate I'm struggling with this to 😊

[@alexnumber1317]

@@keylargo100 let me know how you get on without using too much lock 👍

[@keylargo100]

@@alexnumber1317 thanks will do

[@TruckDriverHayley]

I'm a little late to this comment - but I've cracked it now! Small turns is the way forward... Or should I say backwards 😂. Thanks for the tips, I did read them but didn't reply.

[@SkiwiAS]

We have all been there spent 20 min trying to back at a supermarket

[@kitt1056]

I'm the same as you, been driving class 1 for almost 5 months and still struggle to reverse the trailer on a bay. Especially at night even worse can't see shit 😒 and the rain really help by NOT ALOT 😂

[@TruckDriverHayley]

I'm not looking forward to the dark mornings and nights during the winter, that's for sure! 😱

[@amogrows]

11:25 come on Hayley, you didn't need to do that, you already have the accent Glad you're enjoying C+E. It would be boring without those challenges, highs and lows Blown your cover with all that livery .. you're famous!!

[@richardwills1588]

Im still like this i put my head out the window an look , mirrors give a false image i hit the wall at them docks too when i started 😂😂

[@TruckDriverHayley]

I'm glad I'm not the only one 😂😂

[@gwandao]

Think about this. I’ve been driving trucks 30 years still can’t put a unit under a trailer confidently using just my mirrors, can only do it sticking my head out of the window and bending it in.

[@peterfrazer1943]

Don't worry, in a few months time you will wonder what all the fuss was about. You will be swinging through it all. The main thing to remember is that you have a tremendous love and goodwill behind you from all your followers. Great vids Kid, keep them coming.

[@24hellish]

Don’t get yourself down, it all comes with time an experience, an just like that driver said, you’ll still have bad days, we all get days where you just can’t seem to get the right angle

[@stueyuk8067]

Your killing It hayley, keep it up, ❤

[@johnsimpson8350]

Hayley your doing great don’t beat ya self up, I’ve been driving wagons since 2015 and still make mistakes! I guarantee even veteran drivers have days where they never seem to get it right

[@martinhaskell376]

Keep on with the reversing, everyone has a few shunts at first, then suddenly it will just click and you’ll be doing it second nature.

[@gpimbo]

You did well 👍🏻

[@TheSparkysdog]

Your doing fine Hayley, it's a massive learning cure for anyone, your doing better than some drivers I've seen who have been driving for years. Remember you've come a long way in a short time, it's not that long ago I remember watching your early video when you were trying to get in to the industry.

[@ash7403]

Hiya hayley just like everyone is saying your doing great! I'm just like you atm... All we want to do is our best but as you say it takes time and must be patient I have had people watching and others that don't drive trying to tell me what to do I jus stop reversing until they go on with their day etc.. Saying bout the rain and your view Imagine it at night it can be really challenging lol.

[@villainjohnnoel8075]

Hi from France, I'm 61 now, I'm an Aussie who lives and works in France now. I drove for years in Australia. You'll be fine,truck driving is a cunt of a job, reversing isn't that big à deal,it seems to me you are putting far too much pressure on yourself. The slower you reverse (or back in) the simpler it becomes,I know you don't believe me,but we've all been there,alot of blokes forget what is was like when they first started. Just remember,you're starting out. YOU'LL BE JUST FINE.

[@chips1889]

Keep going lass.

[@Chameleon60]

What was wrong with that? You reached your collection, got in the bay (two bays) without hitting anything, got loaded and secured and got the stuff where you were meant to.......almost!.. Sounds like a good day to me. You're seeking perfection in an imperfect world. You're doing fine, and EVERY SINGLE ONE of us has had, and sometimes still has the same hiccups. 4 shunts but no c**** . erm I mean looking really silly! Crack on drive, You're fine.

[@sachadee.6104]

OMG don't beat yourself up! It's only been a little while. You can't know NOR EVER WILL know all the rules of all the places. Just ask, or do as they say and don't worry about it. Even the customs of Canada have different procedures at EVERY different border crossing. It's maddening some times. Makes no sense. One should think that a gov.issue like the border services would be following the same book within the same country. But nooooooo :-D

[@neilthomas4407]

Don't worry Hayley,it's always worse manoeuvring when your being watched. Also don't worry about getting your reverse wrong now and again,driving an artic is abit like stroking a Tiger. Most of the time it behaves and you enjoy it,but once in a while,when you relax into it it ll turn round and bite you! Your always learning in this job,stay safe.

[@iandodds4441]

Haley if you have to take 10 shunts it doesn’t matter don’t panic it will come naturally good days bad days don’t knock yerself for making the odd mistake 👍

[@xFFFFFFFFFFFF]

Bless you Hayley, I know how frustrating it is, especially with people watching (they probably wouldn't be able do it at all). I once had 2 lads in a rigid laughing at me reversing an artic, I wasn't even messing up too much lol. You'll get there, you didn't hit anything and that's the most important thing (although I've done that as well, but going forward/turning 🙈). Much respect!

[@scotty6346]

@Truck Driver Hayley I've only got a PSV and 10 years on the buses but i tell you what women drive better than men! Nick is doing a great job helping you along, Top bloke!

[@Hunter-gq9er]

Hi Hayley. Your doing great 👍 don't beat your self up. I've been driving class 1 for over 25yrs and I have off days. Love your videos.

[@blackbob3358]

good luck, love; but if ya "gan" through Wearside , beware the odd "half charlie".. (or, class B engineering brick) , as some "suits" used ta call 'em.

[@geoffjones9899]

hi hayley you said you went to pontyclun as im welsh and live not far from there its pronounced as pontyclean but spelt pontyclun lol the welsh language is a bit of a puzzle sometimes, anyway all the best with your class 1 driving

[@michaelthomas3646]

yes Geoff is right it is the way I was taught to pronounce it.

[@alandeakin3533]

Haley, I feel I lived every minute with you...i feel fraught and can see more grey hairs, i need a darkened room.... given a choice of going through that again or walking round Wigan with a nail in me shoe, would make Wigan look attractive... you must dream of life owning a little ice cream van and serving cornetto's to smiley faces..... but i know you are a tough cookie who probably drinks irn-bru and can eat coconuts with the shell still on so you'll be out there next week and smash it gal with driver of the month award just around the corner...xxx.

[@AD3L.0121]

It was much better if the camera on the driver side mirror was showing the front tyre instead the driver. But anyway this video was really helpful to learn. Thanks 🙏

[@adrianwalker7062]

Just take a deep breath, stay focused. It comes with time. If in doubt get out n have a peak. Next time it'll be easier. if its wet - nowt wrong with wiping them dry. Shows your careful.

[@russellclement2058]

When I started to drive trailers in the mid 80"s I used to have some problems ,, I used to check the space I had to reverse into , I know the trailer is 8 ft wide , if the yard is gravel I would put a mark in the gravel about where I wanted my trailer wheels ,,, same with the blind side , if you cant put a mark in the gravel carry a little block of wood and place it at the apex of your turn,, place the tri axle a few inches away and all should be good

[@livingthedreambuildingthedream]

Your doing great 👍 but I always find it difficult to reverse on a Friday and I’ve figured out it’s because your mentally tired it just is what it is….

[@markthomas2022]

There is a phrase which fits bit old school but "Don't be a ***t take a shunt" told that when I passed best bit of advise.

[@smrangers22]

i drive a stretch tourbus with a trailer on in to very very small gigs so you driving a truck into those places is the same !! just relax ..... bollocks to what they think ok

[@kin9225]

If it makes you feel any better, I've been driving for 2 years now, and still struggle sometimes, oh well at least I am used to being laughed at now, LOL!

[@davidlang2874]

Two weeks on the job you doing great your ahead of the game in some respects but stop beating yourself up drivers with 20 plus years still make mistakes so chill out and face each problem one at a time .

[@alexblower]

Pontyclun is down the road from me. If you're interested it's pronounced Ponty-cleen.

[@timnash2041]

Your probably a legend by now but if your struggling with reversing just remember, that set up is key.

[@dazblack1273]

Hi i have notice that your think far to much on how to back in and also your over stearing to much .you need to feed the steering bit by bit that way it will make it easy for you .and thinking about it don't over think the job just look what you Are aiming at and slowly go back .

[@jonworthing7467]

You are living a trucks life. Nothing go’s right. But looking at your videos you are doing ok.

[@ed7540]

Well done 👍 you stayed calm and collected. Keep your pecker up the more you do it the better your be come. Keep going 👍👍👍

[@johnbutler3654]

hayley you are doing well start thinking positive say to yourself no matter how many people there I can do it and pretend they are not there, you done well there getting in that doorway you done good hayley and that comes from an ex trucker,no embarrasment there as you done well so well done,ps never mind what others think and they should be encouraging you the ass holes

[@morganmoore1592]

Great video Hayley love your class 1 and class 2 vids as a welshman you prononce Pontyclun as ponty-clean