Vlog #66 - Day 6 - Test Day (Class 1 training (C+E))

Thank you to Billy Thomas HGV Driver Training for allowing me to film today.
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[@TheAmbulatoryAnarchist]

Don't sweat it, Lass. These things happen to everyone, it's just a thing. Kudos for having the balls to do the video. You're a legend.

[@jbbumpkin]

Gutted for you, and to fail on such an elementary mistake. Never mind, good to hear you are still planning to continue! Big hugs!

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Nerves! Next time I'll be better. Hugs 😊

[@Sitakitena]

Sorry to here that. am sure you'll do great next time. u can use this acronym BLACK {BRAKE,LEGS,AIR, CLIP AND KINGPIN.} Then its the other way around when you recouple back the unit {KCALB} Don't warry yourself its going to be ok.

[@keving9157]

I think Hayley deserves great praise for all five of these training vlogs, including the one about the test fail. For any of us guys and girls planning to take these HGV courses, they're an invaluable way of understanding the process, and takes some of the fear out of it. I did think Hayley was at a bit of a disadvantage not using a conventional artic, but also an old manual vehicle. In this instance it didn't make much difference. Very good instructors though.

[@cloudmaker]

Well put Kevin. I also thought that reversing one of these drawbars would be quite difficult, a conventional artic may be larger but you can see more of what the trailer is doing.

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

She's good, a decent person

[@kierancampbell1905]

So gutted for you Hayley! Your day will come, stay positive, reset and look ahead now to the retest…. The best drivers always pass second time

[@Chris-hd8wc]

We are all human and as such we all drop the odd clanger!! Pick yourself up, dust yourself down and say "I got this" and then show what you can really do. 👍👍

[@holly6733]

See it as another learning curve, don’t put yourself down Hayley you are doing incredibly well! Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and try again...you will get there, you have got all of your KZbin fans behind you too. Don’t let this test dim your sparkle ✨ x

[@jamesross3902]

So on my class one I did all the pre amble then I stood waiting to couple un couple and the examiner got in the cab so I never did it Things like that throw you I was lucky to still pass but I know what you mean about your glasses something you weren't expecting when you think that the whole procedure is set in stone.i didn't experience failure till my bike test at 52 years old I failed twice before passing I was gutted so understand how you feel but don't let it affect your confidence you're a great driver just keep your chin up and you will sail through

[@waynehammerton5698]

That's life Hayley you will nail it next time keep smiling lass

[@gregcole6996]

You’re really brave to commit to putting these videos up Hayley, seeing as there’s no way to be certain of the outcome. The disappointment of failing the Class 1 is an indescribably powerful feeling. The seemingly most insignificant thing can throw you on the day. It’s a tight rope of concentration. Hang in there. X

[@laylaschannel502]

Yeah I failed my class 1 the day was horrible I was super nervous, the drive before went really well except we went to fuel up and another lorry driver said your gonna regret that 😅 and then the Instructor argued with me for 20 minutes before the test about a bloody email I never received that they never told me I needed

[@edperkins3971]

I've enjoyed your journey don't give up, failure hurts but it makes success feel a 1000 times more special.

[@ryanhumphries1377]

I feel the same £1200 for all that training and failed in 2 mins gutted

[@cristian_bw1273]

Keep up the positive thoughts, you'll get it next time. Good luck!

[@BigGav7510]

Totally gutted for you, I failed my C+E first time round on being over hesident, dust yourself off and get back on the horse. Good luck on the retest!

[@tacman1974]

When i took my class 1 the guy from the driving school after me commented on how cool the examiners car was when he saw it parked at the test center. The examiner said "do you like this car"? "Yes it is great" the guy answered. "It is mine you see"!! When he did the coupling and uncoupling he left the engine running!! As he told us afterwards he hit two curbs and he was a fail all the way. The examiner passed him!! I had a flawless test and when we came back to the center he wrote 13 small mistakes gave me a proper bollocking and passed me because I was almost perfect!! This happened on 2000 in a test center at the north of the midlands!! Thanks to westgate trainnng the old sammy jones for taught me properly!! These were the days...

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Unbelievable... 😱

[@mumtazzafar1576]

My first class 1 attempt was over within 10 minutes. I messed up reversing exercise big time. I took 3 shunts moving my truck from cone A to cone B. The examiner approached me at this point and stated that YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN 3 SHUTS AND IT SEEMS YOU ARE STRUGGLING. I put my hands up cos at that point I was so.confused and told him I couldn't do this mauver. He said you are not ready for your test yet. Get some more reversing lessons and come back. I took another 3 lessons just reversing in the yard. Then everything clicked and passed my test second time with 4 minors. I know how it feels. We all have been there. However coupling and uncoupling was the easiest task for me. I watched a very good video on youtube about it. It was mentioned in the video to remember the word BLACK. When to uncouple follow thi word. Start from B that stand for trailer brake. L lower the legs downs A disconnect amxillary lines or suzies. C for clip take the clip off and K for king pin. Its the lever you pull out. The trialer is ready to be disconnected. Do the reverse order when coupling. Don't worry about it. Whatever happens is always lord almightys will. Its not going to be long before you pass class 1.

[@neilbennett1155]

Hayley don't knock yourself, the positive is there will be a next time. Plenty of time to prepare yourself for it.

[@PianoByT2023]

There's a reason it didn't go well... Sometimes we never know why. Like you say it just wasn't meant to be today. Try again next time! Happy truckin' 🚚💨

[@amogrows]

that's weird that is .. you'd have nailed the driving part, we've all seen your driving and reversing yav not let anyone down, just sods law init you'll do it next time with any luck there will be a cancellation and they will get you back in quickly

[@andyverpoot]

Don't worry. It was only the nerves that played tricks on you. You are a good driver. Next time everything will go smoothly.😉👍

[@michaelflood4535]

Gutted for you Hayley use it as a learning curve and pass it next time

[@stevelamport7862]

failed my first double decker test gutted , passed second time . as a kid always wanted to drive buses , dont worry you will do it because in your mind you want to have a class 1 good luck.

[@petermartintv]

Don't ever see it as a 'fail', it's just real-time practice for next time. You were/are a teacher, what did you say to your pupils when they got something not quite right on the first occasion? It's not to be worried over or feel disappointed, this soon will pass and in no time you'll be getting grease on your clothes off the fifth wheel, i promise!

[@stephanieeverall3099]

Aww Hayley. I have done exactly the same thing as yourself. When under test conditions and scrutiny we can make silly mistakes. I know I shouldn’t but I couldn’t help but think they were extra cautious because I’m a 32 year old female. For the uncouple/recouple it’s a process and I always remember BLACK. Break, leg, airway, clip, kingpin. Reverse for recouple. :)

[@johna6968]

It can be a very pressured situation particularly if it means so much. Genuinely disappointed for you but dont let it put you off totally.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

As you know from my private messages I'm so sorry to hear this sad news and just have a chill out day and do something relaxing for yourself. Your do better next time and the weather looks terrible in your video so hopefully your retest will be a sunny day. I am a bit frustrated you made the same mistake I did and I mentioned my mistake !!!! Bet you didn't read my comment lol You thought oh it's him again haha so here it is again to save you searching ....... "The first fail was doing the uncoupling in the wrong order. I went for that kingpin first....massive mistake and instant fail. Think it was BLACK Brake, Legs, Air, Clip and then Kingpin. I went Clip, Kingpin and FAIL haha oh and £350 please for your retest Sir."

[@davismuturuka9276]

Don't Give up, its always a learning curve next test you will smash it, i got my C+E next month also.

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Good luck 😊

[@chrisandrews7518]

Hayley. I failed my class 1 test for the second time two days ago. I was 30 minutes into the driving section. I passed the couple and uncouple, the reversing. I failed this time on a mirror check on a right hand bend. I had straddled the lane thinking no one could get in the gap..... but no I was wrong! I didnt check the left mirror before the right hand and it was classed as a major so an instant fail. I only had three minors until that point....... the first test I knocked over the B cone. The second test I nailed the reversing and couple and uncouple. I see it as progress. Keep at it love. Lets keep failing forward! Remember JK Rowling was told by 25 different publishers that Harry Potter was rubbish and refused to publish it! Come on girl! We can do this!!!!!!!

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Sorry to hear you failed too Chris. Thanks for the kind words. Yes, we can do it! I can't wait to read that you passed too. Soon! 😊

[@bobedwards4223]

Gutted to hear that stick with it now you’ve come this far everyone’s behind you

[@martinlewis8225]

Sorry to hear this Hayley. I was taught to remember BLACK when uncoupling- brake, legs, airlines, cables, kingpin.

[@dickdastardly635]

Unfortunately, drivers do get killed by their own vehicles . Last year , at the In-bev Brewery in Magor, a Forgien driver was cleaning the bed of his Trl because it was deemed to dirty to load . He fell out of the back doors on to his head , he did not survive.

[@craigmcg125]

You never know, your dad may have been looking down on you and gave you luck on the road by giving you a brain fart at the uncoupling, looked like crap day for testing. Chin up, get it next time😀

[@dickdastardly635]

Hi Hayley , I have just discovered your channel , and I shall subscribe . As an HGV driver with over 30 years on the road , what can I say , sorry you failed . If i had to take a re-test at my age , I would fail . The thing about being an HGV driver at this time is , firms are starting to pay silly money just to get drivers and retain them . As the old saying goes , a driving licence is the hardest thing to get , and the easiest thing to lose . It is long hours and a dirty Job , you are constantly breathing in Diesel fumes . Driving conditions on 20th May , high winds , driving rain , what can I say , you keep at it girl . Is a re-test going to cost you money , can you afford it .

[@TruckDriverHayley]

My company put me through my training and I am allowed one re-test through them 😊

[@dickdastardly635]

@@TruckDriverHayley No pressure then .

[@along4990]

Its proper nerve racking but next time try and calm down a bit. You also need a bit of luck too because on my c+e wagon and drag test after the coupling/uncoupling (which was the last thing on the test) the examiner asked me if i would be happy to take it out on the road and i said yes he asked again if i was sure i would be happy to take it out and then he bent down and was looking at the coupler then i realised something was wrong so i said i would probably at this stage before driving off do a double check so i walked around the truck checking then saw the pin had not gone in fully, i explained to the examiner what i noticed then he let me re-couple back up and he said are you happy now and i said yes. He said jump in the cab and after what seemed like an eternity he said congratulations you have passed. I was very very lucky. Indeed and only got 3 minors.Good luck on your next go👍

[@vapingtrucker2850]

It's not a life or death situation, learn from it keep ya chin up and get it passed nxt time

[@JustinD93]

Aww, Stay Positive, we are all human we make mistakes, atleast you know you won't make the same mistake twice :) I'm half way through my Class 2 I'm wanting to go for Class 1 too... Good luck, better luck next time don't be so hard on yourself! 💪

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Good luck to you too when you get to your practical stuff. You can do it!! 😊

[@JustinD93]

@@TruckDriverHayley Thank You Hayley, I can't wait to be In a truck. Beats Van driving 🙄 haha... Stay positive, you look like you know what your doing. We all make mistakes though, literally they don't let anything get past them examiners... Good thing is you should only have to pay for test fee again and hire of truck? How come they are making you do it in a class 2 pulling a trailer not an Arctic tractor unit with trailer?

[@TruckDriverHayley]

My company are putting me through the training and this is the school they chose. They will pay for 1 re-test so hopefully I will pass that time! Yes, it'll be better when you're in a truck. Truckers don't like pesky van drivers! Haha. Just joking. All the best to you 😊

[@JustinD93]

@@TruckDriverHayley That's because Van drivers are Kn0bs 🤣 we have to break every rule going to get the drops done 👍 I work for a huge HGV Haulage company, so luckily they said there is a job waiting for me as soon as I pass, we'll fingers crossed you pass this time, good luck :) 🍀

[@tonycollins7965]

So sorry, Hayley. We all have days when we do things that we normally wouldn't. You can guarrantee, you won't make that mistake next time. Take heart, we are all rooting for you.

[@MrTomo89]

just failed my class 1 today not happy silly mistake pulling out at the roundabout not giving up your a inspiritaion

[@TruckDriverHayley]

I hope you've got there now?? Never give up

[@Wetthewhistle]

Oh noooo 😮 unclucky. I’m sure you’ll smash it on the retest. I just wish at the beginning you were out in a regular artic and the whole process would have been easier to learn and pass. I was always taught BLACK Brake - Legs - Air lines - Clip - Kingpin.

[@bowmer8798]

Sorry to hear never mind though always next time 👍

[@petethemod1]

Very brave of you Hayley to come on and admit to why you failed. I remember what I was like test day. A million things going round in my head. The glasses issue could well have thrown you off your stride. I am a big believer in things happen for a reason. As you said it wasn't meant to be yesterday. But I am sure come the re-test, you will be fine. Let's hope you get lucky and get an early date. 🚛🌪️

[@mauricehiggins7661]

sorry to hear what has happend dont give up keep on going you will get it the next time, practus and relax before going for next test. Best of luck, keep on trucking regards maurice.👍👍

[@andrewellison1203]

Haley I think you just panicked at the end of the day believe you me if you had got that Done right at the start and then been on the road I am sure everything would of being perfect My heart goes out to you especially at recording can not be easy😏👍

[@CF21LDB]

So sorry to hear this Hayley, the next time will be your day definitely.

[@truckingwithMarkS]

Ah hell…such an easy mistake under pressure…something you’ll remember for next time. 🤞

[@matthewbromley-smith8825]

Sorry to hear don’t give up u can do it

[@mjradar]

I failed a few times for class 2 so don't want to put myself through that again for class 1 happy with just driving a rigid

[@ericwalsh3200]

I went for class on traing and thought well if I dont pass it's not the end of the world you can always have another go ,dont give up

[@jimmac715]

Gutted for you. I'm sure you will smash it next time. I failed mine on the first attempt too. Did the uncouple / couple at the end of the test, and I forgot to check the pin was up ( wag and drag lorry ) and failed for that. Didn't make the same mistake second time and passed with no faults.

[@jonnywray4372]

Hayley, dust yourself down and you’ll pass the second time. Have faith in yourself, because myself and others clearly do. Take care. 🌈☘️

[@greg9214]

Your smash it next time Hayley! It’s a silly mistake that any of us could of made, it’s your nerves! 🙁 it’s good of you to put the video up still as you could of just hidden that you failed x

[@stefanstevenson430]

I failed my class 1 twice on silly things, keep your head up just do your re test dont give up

[@nicholasbrown4910]

Everyday is scary driving these things, thats why we do it. You just had a wobble on test day but be proud that your only human and very honest. Next time you know what to do, so focus and go for it. You will get there and we shall she you out on the road. 😎👌

[@williamfence566]

Just nerves got the better this time . It was just another learning day, we all have them whatever stage of our careers.

[@nigelatkinson5860]

Easy tip for remembering the procedure for coupling and uncoupling...whichever way the truck is going is the direction of the checks...ie when coupling the truck is going backwards so your checks go backwards: pin, lines, legs, brakes, number plate...uncoupling: number plate, brakes, legs, lines, pin...this also helps to stop you forgetting the number plate when swapping trailers which is a common amd costly error x

[@craigpearson9975]

Thanks for Sharing, chin up you'll get there!

[@eyespythesky124]

There it is. You said it yourself Hayley, " I like reversing these things. Because it's a challenge ". That in itself shows you have the passion to drive. Watching your training has been very helpful to me. You could say you've been my mentor and by sharing this with everybody you've kept the desire going to succeed. Yeah I am gutted for you but this will make you even stronger. Keep it going.

[@petermajk5869]

Sorry you didn't pass ...but thanks to yours films many people have passed I believe keep trying keep recording....

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Maybe your dad did give you luck & knew something bad was gonna happen so saved you from that. Dont beat yourself up just get back on the horse & try again. When i done my class 1 test i failed 1st time. I Dont drive trucks anymore. You will smash it next time

[@scotty1004]

Chin up there's always another day.(i mean that in an encouraging nice way) And let's be honest you have done very well so far

[@jpcoll2011]

Would be surprised for anyone to pass first time nowadays. Second time lucky

[@dannyedwards8454]

Fair play to you , made it hard work for yourself though going with the wag and drag and manual but each to there own and fair play to you having just done my C+E I feel for you , I know how easy nerves creep in and you make mistakes you never would, just rember next time take your time , and go through the process in your head before you do the action and you'll.be fine

[@darrenphillips6456]

Really bad luck. I dont know why the examiner made such a big deal about the specs. He should have appreciated you were trying to concentrate. That was unfair.

[@TruckDriverHayley]

It didn't seem like he was trying to put me off. I think nerves got the better of me and that was it :/

[@metamorphosis9793]

Sweetie don’t be too hard on yourself we all make mistakes it just means your not ready yet everyone learns at a different pace everybody is different 😊 in future just remember (BLACK)! B BRAKES L LEGS A AIRLINES C DOG CLIP K KING PIN 😁👍🏻

[@bostedtap8399]

Really sorry to hear you didnt pass, certainly a valid point by the examiner, such a lot to process in a short time. Very well done for vloging. You may have to polish your old truck as a gift!!!!!! Best regards for the future. Regards John.

[@simonpeters888]

I know it doesn’t matter now but I find BLACK helps me (Brake Legs Air Clip Kingpin)

[@ttvdeath_squad_9067]

You got this life has its downs just get up and try again

[@Matthew-uc3rd]

Hayley don't nock your self its due to your nerves been on edge they should of given you Some support not having a go at you you are only human don't they have nerves in them or faith in you tell them that your instructor had a go at you

[@Matthew-uc3rd]

We all ways love watching all of your videos and Lena truckers videos

[@Matthew-uc3rd]

You female truckers seem to really look after your HGV TRUCKS A LOT BETTER THEN THE MALE TRUCKRRS

[@Aaron-ur9gl]

Thank you so much for putting these up, they’re great insight. I’ve subbed

[@allandavies9488]

It's a bit of bad luck. I think the questions over your glasses could have put you off a bit and the uncoupling problem was nerves. You were good on the ''dummy test'' and should be fine on the re test.

[@G7IQJUK]

put it down nerves learn try again NOT easy give urself break 10 days try again dont give up . EVEN 30 yrs ago u fail 1 mistake

[@Niall-q4r]

Hey Hayley ,Really sorry for you , But stop beaten yourself over it ,its done now ,you will get it next time 120% ,you did brilliant to get as far as you have , sure Hayley when i went to Canada you have do your class 1 again Canadian one , as don't except Irish or English licence , i had do my car road test then get professional rigid licence to go for a road test class 1 , i was training for six weeks with Canadian incab instructor from the company who sponsored me , i made a rookie mistake on my test day , driving to hitch to my trailer i never raised the airbags and went pass the pin , failed straight away 😒😥 did test week later and flu through it , So it happens to everyone Hayley my nerves got to me that day . 👍😊

[@markwillis7654]

Sorry to here you failed,,, clear the head and Go straight back at it, youll be fine,,, Stay safe ☘👍☘

[@Oldguydosestuff]

Don’t put to much pressure on yourself with KZbin on top of test stress You’ll be fine next time 👍 It’s called being human 🙈

[@spaniels1]

So Unfortunate Hayley chin up you’ve got this do it again and you’ll Smash it

[@domainnameguy]

dont overthink the result you passed your bike test because you wanted to you passed your class 2 because you wanted to and youll pass your class 1 because you want to

[@Kaunas-rx3qv]

Sorry to hear it Hayley and disappointed for you. You’ll certainly get it next time.

[@Michael-yx5ey]

Hayley, your still a superstar and inspiration to many. We all agree with your honest comments and observations and this was just a blip and i guess nerves played a big part to. The comment from all these good followers on your channel are spot on. You would give the same advice to a driver in the same situation. Comments from Greg are spot on. You will get there i promise.

[@dickdastardly635]

Not a Red button parking brake on the Trl then , a ratchet brake , how old are these Trls . You were nervous Hayley ,a driving test is the most nerve racking thing .

[@walkerrobinson9614]

Onwards and upwards. Next time fingers crossed.

[@Adam-k6c4x]

All credit to you for even posting this Hayley. Its clear you felt awfully disappointed and were hard on yourself but you selflessly still posted this vlog for others to benefit. All water under the bridge now as I know you are years on now with license well in hand. Just know that these posts of yours are still in use and helpful now

[@paulwatts8704]

Hi Hayley I failed 1st time on reversing but went back and passed 2nd time. It’s a lot to take in, doing all the training then taking the test. Keep going, never give up, you’ll be better for the experience 🚛🚛

[@Danrubbishgamer]

Gutted for you hayley , but keep on . Proper scam that you can't carry on with the rest of the test as even though its a fail you could get the feedback from the drive ... you will have paid for the use of the truck etc

[@markguttridge4972]

I was useless the day before my test so on the test day i wrote black on the palm of my left hand and kcalb on my right hand. Top tip have a full english and a full fat coke before you go. Your brain needs food on test day

[@billycr1]

Chin up you'll never make that mistake again and pass next time good luck 👍

[@tonyedwards892]

Chin up k now you have a heads-up k for next time I want to see your first day in an artic dream big it will happen 👍🌟

[@kevinhunter7436]

just remember the black than its always brakes 1st don't worry you will get it

[@paulhart4202]

Hayley , you will pass next time, I will put £money on it. No way you will make the same mistake again.

[@robertanderson5369]

Don’t give up lots of drivers fail first time. Next time you will get it.

[@richieburrelltractionengin7801]

I'm so gutted for

[@tomthomson8879]

Better luck next time Hayley at least you know what to expect next time.

[@daviejamesc429]

Best of luck for your retest Will be thinking of you

[@andyalberts1758]

Gutted for you Hayley, just nerves got the better of you. You'le sort it next time no problem ❤

[@yoshik7648]

Know your pain, gutted for you but onward and upward you’ll do it.. 👍

[@flammenjc]

Glad you stuck at it, its not hard to fail even if its on something silly and it's not easy to be so frank and honest about falling short either. Massive respect for getting back in the saddle

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

I failed in the first 5mins of mine too, I mailed the reverse everytime and on the day panicked when it didn't go immediately to plan and I mullered a cone. I failed right before lockdown so I've now not driven an artic in 6 months so would need to basically start from scratch. Best of luck with your next test!

[@TruckDriverHayley]

Good luck when you get a chance. I wish you all the best 😊

[@laylaschannel502]

Well done for posting the video full kudos 👏

[@iganthortv6802]

new friend sending love and support

[@daviejamesc429]

Arghh no But your a brilliant driver / retest and then pass. Passed my class 1 attempt 3rd time it just all come together then Even though i passed my coach and class 2 first time Still i learnt a lot during those training sessions

[@chippy50]

Gutted for you bettèr luck next time.

[@stevenwright8486]

I’m sorry to hear you’ve failed your class1 test When uncouple use the word black ( brakes Legs Airlines Dog clip kingpin) when recouple use the word black backwards. (Kingpin dog clip Airlines Legs Brakes) Did my class1 4 years ago.