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[@scotty1004]

I think that because you used to be a teacher that makes you really good at explaining things to people in a way they will understand

[@andrewjellis7962]

Totally agree first class teacher

[@peterfletcher3060]

I am ex-forces class 2 driver from the 80's and have not driven a HGV for over 20 years, I am taking my class 1 at the end of the month and finding these types of videos extremely helpful in getting my mind back in the game. I must say that this video is by far the best one I have seen, you manage to explain everything very clearly. Thank you for taking the time to make these as they really do help.

[@LeePerkins-zc1qc]

Hi mate… I am in the same situation as you ex forces. Can I ask where you did your “refresher training” I need to do a boot camp. Thanks 🙏

[@philhiggins4922]

I’ve been driving class 1 for 6 years Done a lot of different driving. But I still learned some things from this video. Very calm, informative and helpful to all of us. Thanks for taking the time to film, edit and upload.

[@manmadisond2829]

Among all the Tutorials videos I have watched on KZbin. You are the best. Your Tips is second to none. You are really an excellent teacher indeed. Keep doing the good work.

[@joobie1000]

I'm an ex class 1 myself, retired now, this is a really well informed video with beneficial tips to make life easier for any driver, calm and explained perfectly

[@2916ER2]

I have watched all your videos they have been a massive help to me. I just started driving class 1 for the first time last week and with your tips I managed it with ease and had lots of confidence to keep up the great videos and I'm sure they will continue to watch!!!!

[@tinpot1978]

Got my provisional hgv form and booked my medical. Just learning the theory now and this video is amazing. Thank you so much.

[@fasttrackblastback8286]

How you getting on?

[@chillinghub3918]

i’ve been driving class 1 for nearly 3 months now and I have picked up so much from this video wasn’t even expecting it 😅. Thank you so much you do explain it very well.

[@gwidonpopielski2885]

When you passed C+E cat.? Was it hard to get a job?

[@jerybrown6430]

Thanks for all the help with the suspension lifting tips to attach trailer and if you have difficulty with the legs.. I didn't realise there's so much to learn after you pass your test.. your a great teacher 🎉

[@phillambert8497]

Such a well thought out common sense explanation of pretty much everything I've struggled with. Wish I'd seen this years ago. Many thanks

[@Evilonyx]

Good video Haley. A note on the Shunt Button, when used the trailer has no brakes at all (not just ABS) which can be risky with a loaded trailer. All in all you have covered lots of tips that lots of us have had to learn the hard way. This video will be of great value to new starts and some experienced drivers too. Keep up the good work.

[@johndrew3202]

Not a HGV driver but found this very interesting. A lot of effort and work involved in this so well done Hayley. Your career as an instructor is blossoming.

[@willbowen4065]

Absolutely excellent tutorial for novice and experienced alike. a must watch for anybody who drives LGV's. I think you've found your true role.

[@markwilliams8477]

I am the typical new Class 1 driver, so this video is incredibly helpful. So good to anticipate problems and have a good idea of how to fix them. Brilliant Hayley, keep up the good work. Mark.

[@tartantrucker5288]

Hi Hayley. I start my first class 1 job on the 24th October after passing my test last November. Very helpful reminders. Thanks for your excellent tutorial 👍

[@torinshepherd97]

So glad to see you back Hayley, missed your videos and was starting to worry about you. Hope you and your SO enjoyed your holiday 😊

[@CoatsandGaiters]

That was a superb video Hayley, truly helpful. All that information is valuable to know. Your advice got me through all my initial bay reversing....."Left to bend it, right to straighten", something so simple made all the difference. Keep up the good work Hayley.

[@Roy-rr5ds]

Thank you Hayley. I found this really useful and the reversing video. I wish you would consider doing more videos.

[@troygardner8870]

Legs up face up the trailer, legs down face down the trailer! This is a great video!

[@vanontherun2843]

As a new pass this has been so useful, thanks for taking the time to make this content! You are a great teacher.

[@markduggan3004]

Great video Haley. The raising and lowering the air suspension was so helpful. I’ve watched and rewatched you video on reversing. You have been such a good help. 😇👍🏻👍🏻

[@BarryEllis-vq5zs]

Really informative with no ego information. Great work on your channel! Respect lovely lady!

[@rosgolder373]

Another good one Hayley, hopefully we can expect more videos? You’ve got a very exciting career and would be great to see you running a driving school one day

[@williamdriver6205]

Excellent vid. What this young lady is teaching is mostly Technique i.e...the required fundamentals. For new drivers this is infinitely a lot more valuable than experience and skill. Technique on a normal Days driving will probably get you out of most situations, experience and skill will get you out of the most unnormal situations. She would make a good instructor.

[@mattyuk9374]

Great video! I passed my class one this week :)

[@smokeybear4741]

Me too, on Thursday 😃 well done dude

[@mattyuk9374]

@@smokeybear4741 thanks dude! now that hard part of having a licence and no experience is finding a job...

[@rageavictor8099]

same ! great feeling isnt it, just waiting for my dqc to be issued

[@mattyuk9374]

@@rageavictor8099 ah the good old cpc took 3-4 days to show up on the dvla site

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Congratulations to all of you 🎉🎉🎉

[@declanconway2903]

Great video welcome back. Some great tips and advice.

[@leighmarshall]

Excellent vid well done.Lots of good tips and help for me being a newbie. Thanks to your naughty camera lady for making me laugh 👍

[@simongranger8131]

You just come into your own with videos like this, so very helpful for new passes. Great tips and another fantastic video. Thanks for taking the time

[@lifeonthehighway6917]

Hi Hayley-Wow-Wow-Wow what a video. Absolutely brilliant. It's not only brilliant but its a video we can come back to time and time again to enjoy the pleasure of keeping ourselves in check and up to date, This video you may not have realised marry's up nicely with your Artic Reversing Video 👍👍. Plus knowing that someone has taken there time putting together a video like this together-Namely Trucker Hayley, Well done girl and thank you so much for all your efforts and time shared with us. So much appreciated from me Steven here in Manchester.

[@THEDAVIESTRIBE]

What a great video , Really helpful to a recently passed driver with good structural advice. Thankyou Hayley

[@mrchrishancox1]

Thanks for another superb video hayley. As you know, I'm a new driver and still learning so definitely I picked up some useful tips from this one. Looking forward to part 2. Hope to see you around the yard soon

[@rick1969ful]

Great video and lots of helpful tips . Your video on tachographs helped me get started the other day as the driver that was helping me had to do an early run , so, i used your video to get going. ( Yes new LGV Driver on his second weeks work ). Cheers Hayley 🙂

[@stevenmorris3391]

Great video Hayley some very useful tips and tricks with very clear instruction.

[@andyclarke4142]

Thank you. I started a 10-day intensive course today aiming for class 1. These videos are so clear and unrushed, they are brilliant. You are a natural teacher.

[@actualjessiejamessilver3485]

Hayley you are awesome - I'm just looking to move from class 2 to class 1 and finding your tutorials is just the best thing, gonna watch them all before my assessment this Thursday to work for a decent company driving proper trucks whoop - wish me luck 🤩😍

[@johnsakala1307]

Thanks for your excellent tutorial Hayley and may the good Lord continue blessing and protecting you all the time.

[@greencandletraction]

Great video Hayley, very clearly put together and so much of this will be so useful to so many drivers. Particularly those just starting out! Brilliant 😎

[@scottishtruckerpov2613]

Excellent tips Hayley wish I knew some of these when I first started! Never knew about dropping the suspension to get the fifth wheel handle out I always backed it up more against the pin! Another tip if you still can't get the legs up with everything you have said drop the mid lift this will also raise the unit to help. Great video can't wait till part 2 👍

[@welshjimbob1]

Great advice as I have my final on road test this coming Wednesday. Another great video 👍 many thanks.

[@mumtazzafar1576]

Great to.see you in.class 1 again Great video Haley. Pls keep up the good work

[@MrFlash4203]

Hey. Hayley great tutorial. One other way of releasing air instead of pumping the foot brake there is a little bung clip thing under both the rear air tanks. Hold that to the side / push it in and it releases air a lot quicker than pumping the brake. It’s also good practice in winter time to drain the air tanks this way to dispel any moisture that may be in there. I learned about this when I had a coolant leak in my air system and had to drain it every day before it got fixed.

[@michaelthomas3646]

to be honnest I thought Hayley would have mentioned the valve release, but think she is thinking of instead of walking around to the passenger side of the cab to the air tanks say like you got all your other lines attached then safest way off the cat walk is down on the drivers side, and think that is why Hayley mentioned the brake pedal instead is a lot quicker to get to than the air tanks. but there are circumstances whereby the valve release can get stuck open, so maybe another reason why she didn't mention the air valve.

[@TheOrangep7]

Cracking video this. I passed with the draw bar so I could tow anything in a class 2 and the information on the turning with the artic was interesting. You wouldn’t think you could turn round in a tighter space. Great work…Subbed.

[@stephensmythe1432]

What a fabulous video Hayley, very nicely done, will help many people, all the best from a retired trucker👍👍

[@Sho_mh1950]

OMG OMG ! This Lady make day, she is awesome teacher, these kind of tips no body share with you. Thanks Maam!

[@Eorski4000]

This is a great video, I'm a returning driver and you've really helped.

[@leighdamian]

Great Video Hayley. A first class instructor in the making.Explained everything in a easy to understand way.Thank you.

[@JD._.90]

Great tips there which I'm sure will come in handy when I start my first gig tomorrow

[@Dennis53]

Fantastic video, have said many times you should be an instructor. You have a lovely way about you as well. Thank you for taking the time to help so many new and I suspect not so new drivers. 😊

[@philipgledhill7227]

I hayley hope you are well.thats brilliant knowledge I will watch it again and keep learning from it.i wish I could of been there to learn and to practice reversing what I have learnt from our hayley you are awesome many thanks for the info. Phil.

[@simonwootten5821]

Yet another brilliant video. Thank you, enjoyed this immensely. Have a great day, Simon

[@waynehammerton5698]

Thank you Hayley and your assistant and I hope you're all keeping safe and well too Hayley

[@BigTone0777]

Some great tips there Hayley, thanks for sharing

[@TheAyanrinde]

You are a real genius..I love what you do and how your videos is helping us wanna be a new drivers to navigate our ways out of troubles ..more of the tips ma'am ❤❤❤❤

[@tomwinstanley2194]

What an amazing video. Well done Hayley 👏

[@qaza007qaza]

That's bloody excellent Hayley so well explained really well done I'm sharing this with a friend who has just passed I'm sure he will find some or all of them tips helpful 👍

[@mervwhitney7229]

Thanks Hayley. Really interesting although I have never driven a truck.

[@FemmyVoid]

I haven't started my trucking career yet - I've only got my license. These tips are really helpful. Thank you so much!

[@billyhgvuk]

Great video Hayley. I was always taught to lower my suspension before coupling to a trailer. But never attach fifth wheel right away. Raise trailer so the legs are slightly off the ground, the jump back in, and attached 5th wheel. Them your 2 tugs. I guess everyone is taught differently. Thanks for sharing, this video was very helpful Hayley 👍

[@michaelthomas3646]

the problem with raising the trailer before you are attached is if the brakes on the trailer aren't on, like sometimes the case in a dock, then you could roll the trailer. or if parked on the edge of a hill, the only thing stopping the trailer from moving is the landing legs. while this should be checked before coupling up to a new trailer there are instances whereby you don't want to fully lift the trailer legs totally off the ground before the tug test. so kind of another safety thing in another way.

[@michaelthomas3646]

but also less damage to the cargo if the trailer slips off the 5th wheel by rolling back. so all perfect logic if you think about it, just that unless you see the mishaps or experience them yourself then you wouldn't think of things like this.

[@vinnykemp4446]

I am starting my training next week. The driving and the reverse tips you have gave here are very helpful. Well explained

[@SPARKY400T]

Great video you are born to teach others it is with out doubt your niche in life

[@richmac997]

Great and very informative video Hayley which will help alot of people out. Keep up the good work 👏

[@johnsakala1307]

Hello Hayley, thanks for the tips and tricks leant in this video. I have learnt a lot as i am a new C+E and hoping to have more of these videos.

[@Amrik2552]

I don’t have words how to thanks you. Just want to say you are diamond 😊 this tips gonna help me a lot 🙏🏻

[@dagatza20]

Best video out there,and most informative, you covered everything 👍 👏

[@RobSlaterNJT]

Wonderful video Hayley. Your previous experience really shows. I just wish my 'trainer' had shown me half these things when I learnt last year.

[@elizabethmaybrown6715]

Hi Hayley, this was a great video, really helpful to get a few tips before doing class 1 as well. Did an assessment drive with the wag and drag nearly 2 weeks ago and I even had to reverse it, one shunt to get it back in its parking spot with guidance, really surprised at how little lock on the steering you need to get them started. Going onto hookloader training next then hopefully class 1, not sure if it will be with the artic or wag and drag, the latter follows so well and the other drivers who drive wag and drag have said it's much easier. I will look out for part 2 video😊

[@michaelthomas3646]

I think Hayley's main problem at the start of her career was that she was taught on the wag and drag, so not used to how an artic operates differently, and in certain situations how an artic is better than a wag and drag like in a yard, until the comments helped her, and hopefully these videos will help more new drivers.

[@elizabethmaybrown6715]

@@michaelthomas3646 some firms only run wag and drag, the one I work for does have both but I am more likely to be out in a wag and drag hookloader than an artic, the tips are still relevant regarding airlines though. Our yard has a one way system for vehicles and as the trailers for the RORO bins are front loading you have to unhitch then weigh in

[@stever1475]

Wow excellent video for new drivers well done Hayley 👍

[@therocket1476]

You are a very nice person who loves to help people. Thank you

[@cloudmaker]

That was very good Hayley, ever thought about teaching......😉🤣🤣 Your approach to this was excellent and the tips were well thought out for new drivers, heck even I learnt something about that middle axle being past an obstacle then you can't hit it even on full lock, pure physics, now you've done even more of the sciences. All the best Hayley.

[@a320nick]

What a brilliant video! I come back to this for revision.👍

[@chriswalshaw1146]

Failed my c+e in this day... (2nd time now but 3rd time lucky as they say) Some brilliant tips there and just wished you put ouf sooner 😄 as I had this on my tesf with the legs sticking on my 3a and I just couldn't get them up until I used my brute force.. the guy testing me said nothing (even just to help me) I just got frustrated and then he failed me for forgetting to mention to check my fog lights.. remembered all the others (he was a jobs worth!) Been watching quite a bit of your channel and it's very interesting.. Thank you 🙂

[@michaelthomas3646]

I learned it kind of from experience from the days of helping my grandfather about too much weight on the headboard, and that being the reason why the trailer legs weren't easy to do, that was back in the days before air ride suspension. but did mention it to another youtube driver about lifting the trailer as the headboard had too much wieght. even though didn't help her on the day due to the delay of upload, think she will always remember that tip now. as in work smarter not harder I think I said. 🙂

[@matvink1035]

Marvellous job again!!! And thanx to K supertransport aswel

[@Ginja20]

Thanks for a great video. I am hoping to pass by late spring next year and be another female trucker on the road!

[@danielfriar6169]

Thanks for the good video. I don't know if you will remember me commenting before on your long Marston video, but I've now passed my hgv class 1 tests and am fully qualified and am just starting out on my new chapter soon so videos like this really do help :)

[@azeemshahidmuhammad8199]

I'm on training class 1 atm but having doubts now as trainer keeps putting me down.. how was ur lesson did u do car to class 1 ?

[@danielfriar6169]

@@azeemshahidmuhammad8199 Yes I did car to class one. The training is quite intense. My trainers didn't really run me down, they did however point out my mistakes that I made while on my lessons. Best advice is to listen and take what they say and take it on the chin and change it. The whole point in lessons is to make the mistakes and learn from them so you don't make them on your driving test. I never passed my class 1 on my first driving test, I had a really bad experience with the test day and examiner and it just went pear shaped from there and it really knocked my confidence to the point where I was ready to throw in the towel on attempting it again. Needless to say the 2nd time went alot better and had a much nicer examiner and I managed to pass. I think the pass rate for car to class 1 first time is only 59% so not very high. Just keep going with the training and I'm sure you will smash the driving test :)

[@azeemshahidmuhammad8199]

Thank you for the reply and I know exactly what you mean about throwing towel in. I've had 16 hours so far and have got 16 left and test Friday. My mistake are correct distances from kerb keep getting told off too slow too fast too close to wide. So hopefully get this used to in time or another £500 for re-test etc.. these you tube videos especially hayley are really detailed better than instructors.

[@GAZ_X]

Great video thanks. I'm just about to start my HGV adventure. Seems a lot to learn! Your video's will certainly help ❤

[@weepz]

Well I never knew about the tyre date. Nice one!

[@Truthmybannerl4631]

Excellent tips and explanation Hayley!! Very helpful n useful information! Thank you! I also was teacher then did class 2 3 years ago but then no work n my cpc finished n no one was doing health checks certificate so gave up !

[@TruckDriverHayley]

The CPC lasts for 5 years, are you sure it ran out? 😊

[@peterseddon1387]

Thanks Hayley , once again a good and well explained tutorial 👌

[@jameswilliamson4728]

I hope you have enjoyed your holiday Hayley and thanks again for a great video and drive safe out on the road 🛣️ this week.

[@simonsteele1119]

Some very good tips,Given In a very straightforward way!

[@matvink1035]

Hi Hayley, these were really helpful tips. You is really crushing it.

[@marcobrian1619]

Thank you, very careful and detailed video. IV been a class 2 for over 20yrs. But my current boss wants me to have class 1 to move heavy plant...... I'm not too fussed about doing it as I'm near 50. But I did learn alot about hooking up and unhooking of trailers.

[@owencassidy9310]

Hayley I'm a new hgv driver your tips and tricks are very useful great video I hope your new job is going well for you cheers 👍

[@alexramsay9781]

Excellent video, especially for new drivers. Brilliant

[@volvof86]

Hi, you forgot to check the trailer brake is on before coupling up to the trailer. If it’s not on and you left your handbrake off, the truck may roll when you connect your red line.

[@ivison22]

Some really great tips. Thank you very much Hayley

[@sohaib7830]

hey hayley I have passed my test today and your tips are really helpful , goodluck to all other who are yet to join

[@leonjazmine3399]

Brilliant very handy tips .. more videos please 👍

[@michaelthomas3646]

yeah agree with everything in this vlog, while mentioned a few things mentioned here, one I know I didn't was about lifting the trailer if the legs were stiff, but did mention it a while ago to another new driver after watching her struggle with the legs in a vlog (who stopped vlogging). I was wondering about modern trucks with the indicator thing, as only really worked on, and been out in the classic trucks of the 70's and 80's which had a 2nd bulb next to the main indicator that would flash for each direction. while did drive a modern S-Reg Daf (or private number plated) that was only on a runway, and only truck on the runway so no need to indicate. only thing I wasn't aware of is curtain sided trailer curtain types as never worked with them. yeah position of the trailer axle is very important when doing sharp turns like too far forward gives more of a tail swing, too far back gives less of a tail swing, that is why I said in the comment at the time to allow an extra 2 feet extra for the chance of error/caution. the number of axles can also affect the tail swing as well. but overall a good video Hayley.

[@bigbadtroof]

BRILLIANT! looking fwd to part 2!

[@paulcole2575]

Great video Hayley. Your camera person made me laugh 😂

[@philjames2542]

Thanks for the tips, as a new pass myself, this has been incredibly useful for me 👍

[@11carbuff19572011]

Hiya Hayley. I was watching the British Touring Car Championship the other weekend, and I heard that Jason Plato had announced his retirement from the competition after over 20 years. This was on the occasion of the grand finale of the 2022 BTCC season at Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit in Kent.

[@c1lreay]

Good video. Brand new class one, every bit helps

[@robertfromtexas2480]

I wish we had those buttons on American Trailers. If I have to move a trailer I have to connect my red(emergency) air line. Also I like the way European trucks have the ability to lower and raise the airbags to such a degree. Most American trucks have a switch on the dash to lower your airbags. But not nearly as much. I've been driving for 30 years so obviously I don't need a tutorial but it's a good and interesting video

[@vahidfallahi7120]

Hey Thanks for sharing your experience in this video. I think if you work as a HGV instructor your trainees will be the best drivers cause your career and personality like a teacher. Very useful video. Please record and share more videos

[@750VFR]

Getting old, eyesight too bad now to drive but you've inspired me to learn the guitar 😎. If you don't learn something new today you will only know tomorrow, what you knew yesterday.

[@davidjones8680]

All good sound advice you have given us there. But Air suspension? I've never had the luxury driving an artic with air suspension yet. David in Dudley.

[@rosgolder373]

Really? I’ve never been in a truck without air suspension. Saying that, I usually work with the larger companies and they always have a modern fleet

[@bostedtap8399]

Excellent video Hayley, Great information for new truck drivers 👍. Ladies at work I see, ref camera person. Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisandrews7518]

Hayley. Thank you so much for the video. I started driving class 1 about a month ago. My biggest problem is knowing when to take the lock off whilst reversing into a bay-space. Seems like im snaking back in all the time. Im getting the job done but it's not pretty.

[@michaelthomas3646]

usually when you position at around 45 degree angle you want to straighten the truck and trailer at around 10 degree angle (front trailer wheels compared to rear trailer wheels with the line). you will get the hang of it eventually, but if you look at the angle of the wheels it will give you a good sense of when to straighten and this is only a pointer, as not a fully licenced driver, just spent most of my life being in trucks, around trucks, pc truck simulators, reversing a truck on a runway into a marked area. Hayley did do a reversing a trailer video if you look that up.

[@michaelthomas3646]

but to stop the trailer from sneaking off to the side the best action is to keep watching the mirrors as well, then you can see when the trailer is turning one way or the other. the other tip I would give is never to reverse more distance than is needed, like if a yard is 100 feet wide, keep 10 feet to the dock side as maximum, and the 40 feet for the trailer, so in effect you aren't having to reverse the 50 extra feet. another tip is the trailer will always want to turn, there is next to no point of the trailer even being perfectly inline with the truck even if you backed up 1 mile you would still find the trailer wants to turn even when you think you are perfectly straight, the trick is just take your time that way you can catch it sooner, and allow for more observations.

[@chrisandrews7518]

@@michaelthomas3646 thank you sir

[@davidupton5252]

Hi Hayley you say should do a walk around your lorry for a safty check for your safty and others. Well a few years ago i did that in a car park and got hit by a Luton van whole vehicle brushed against me when driven by and i was not at fault So on the safety not always the case 😆