Thank you to Billy Thomas HGV Driver Training for allowing me to film today. Check them out here: www.billythoma...
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@deanmorgan70114 ай бұрын
I gotta say this guy is a brilliant instructor, very calm, very professional, and he's just so cool.
@mariuslupufoto2 жыл бұрын
By the way, respect and all the admiration for the instructor. Very professional and friendly.
@martindonnelly62856 ай бұрын
I noticed that as well. I'd love him as an instructor. I'm doing my bus training which is very similar to this and the instructor is an unfriendly shouting ex army guy whose only method of instructing is telling you all the mistakes you are making making. No encouragement or friendliness at all. I'm hating every moment of being in a bus with him. Failed my test and he couldn't care less.
@skiptonn2 жыл бұрын
He seems like a top trainer, hope I end up with someone like him.
@reeve1able2 жыл бұрын
just passed my class 1 today - wanna say thanks hayley this video really helped me :-)
@Wetthewhistle3 жыл бұрын
You done well Hayley. The problem with learning in an old vehicle with an out dated gear set up etc is you spend more time learning the characteristics of an old tired vehicle rather than concentrating on learning to drive to a test standard. Best of luck
@mjradar3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you they is enough to learn without having to drive a dinosaur truck with odd gears need to update trucks
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
I drive an 8 gear manual as usual anyway so I haven't been finding it too challenging to be honest.. the reversing messed with my head a bit though!! :)
@tizziejames9040 Жыл бұрын
Really interesting. And what a great instructor.
@pauljackson01213 жыл бұрын
Very Enjoyable,Billy Thomas is A top man..Well Done Hayley👍👍👍
@stevebaseley40522 жыл бұрын
His very patient, like his teaching style. Considering the amount u need to think about with the gearbox ect that's a good drive. It'd flumux me. Good job.
@unclegargameldgargameld48883 жыл бұрын
one tip I found with that box was when starting off turn your palm towards the passenger side for 1st & 2nd , palm on top for 3rd & 4th ,palm towards you to hit it over the gate , palm on top again for 5th & 6th , palm towards you for 7th & 8th I found it makes the change lighter its in the wrist action, of course reverse for changing down
@piratepete50013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Hayley. Great advert for Billy Thomas HGV Driver Training.
@bostedtap83993 жыл бұрын
Well done Hayley, I think Billy was the star in this vlog!!!!☺️☺️. Very interesting, and enjoyable, definitely recruiting more HGV drivers. Never heard of a "Knock Over" gearbox, just another way of operating more gears. Many thanks to Billy and your good self. Best regards John Quinn.
@keving91573 жыл бұрын
Excellent vlog, Hayley. That's the first time I've seen a proper training session in progress. Mr Thomas seems a very good trainer. Not overbearing or over critical. Just calm and reassuring. That's what you need. Good of him to let you film, and it can only benefit his business. I think you're at a slight disadvantage driving such an old vehicle, especially with the manual gearbox, but you manage it well. You should be well prepared for your test.
@christommo4402 Жыл бұрын
Awesome instructor!
@martindonnelly62856 ай бұрын
This is a great video Hayley which has definitely helped me. I'm doing my bus driver training just now and how I wish my "instructor" was like yours i.e. calm and friendly with good advice on what you should be doing at all times. In contrast to mine on my first 2 hour drive out his method of instructing was shouting in my ear a constant (and I mean constant) stream of all the things I was doing wrong. At the end of the session I wanted to pack it all in and never come back I felt so useless. This continued until my test which I failed. He didn't show any interest at all in that I'd failed.
@BillyRiff-RAF4 ай бұрын
First bus by any chance? Sounds familiar.
@Michael-yx5ey3 жыл бұрын
Haley ! well done, gosh.... that gearbox creates a higher work load. You did really well. The camera position is perfect, also you take it in your stride. You will have earned that pass as you have worked hard for it. I am so pleased you have a more modern tractor unit waiting for you. Also don't let Billy get away with that chocky bar. Just love your videos. Stay safe! You have a lovely calm demeanor. Excited about day three.
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Michael :)
@garycumberland59223 жыл бұрын
a natural at it
@rogerbinny19963 жыл бұрын
Well done Hayley really good start to your on road test procedures . Billy is an amazing guy very understanding but gets you on the right operation . Stay focused .xx
@russellclement20582 жыл бұрын
What a sweet little 9 speed Syncro box ,,, ,, when I went from single to a tandam ( bogie ) drive I went into an 9 speed over drive Road Ranger , a bit more difficult to drive .
@BruceCarbonLakeriver Жыл бұрын
Nice vid, I just did my C+E and passed everything this week. All those instruction I can hear in the video are like an echo to me from my driving instructor LOL Also a pretty nice truck I had a MAN as well. Safe roads!
@longshot80523 жыл бұрын
learning to drive the c+e with is hard enough adding that gear box to the mix is like starting from scratch all over again by the looks of it keep up the good work Hayley
@rick1969ful2 жыл бұрын
Looks complicated . Way back in the day when i passed my class 2 in the army , ye that was fun . I passed in a amphibious vehicle called a stalwart( no doors ). 7 forward gears and 7 reverse . Double clutch ( if dropping down a gear , clutch(out of gear) , rev engine then clutch and in gear) , you were expected to go through all the gears without grinding the box lol. Happy days and good mates.
@andrewellison12033 жыл бұрын
Haley well done you did amazing love especially at 1st time👍 And what a lovely instructor you have got credit to him👌 And credit for you showing KZfaq Your lessons that must make some people nervous but word of advice I am sure your instructor will agree with me when you get used to things Try talking to him what you see in front of you For example The bin waggon when you was going to set off if you would turn round to him and said you are not comfortable to go wait at the moment Will our ways help you I am sure a will agree anyway you did Brilliant job 👍😉😊
@davidjones86803 жыл бұрын
This video is going to be a great help to others who are preparing themselves for training. It's also been of benifit to me and I passed my test back in the 1970s. I'm sure you will do well Hayley, you have all the basics covered, another couple of days and you will be ready to ace it. I really like the look of that gearbox, it looks simple and easy to use which is always a boon when a wagon is fully loaded. David in Dudley.
@stenlistenli1826 ай бұрын
Hi Hayley, greetings from Bulgaria. This video reminded me my lessons for CE 5 months ago in a 30 years old Mercedes. It was a nightmare but I hope to start my first job as a CE driver this month and it will be an internatioanal driving. See you soon in Great Britain. ❤
@mariuslupufoto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Hayley. I followed with great interest many posts and tips from you and I really appreciate the work you put in to create these materials. I have had a Class 1 license since 1988, but so far (2022) I haven't even driven a Class 2. I'm a little "tense", but the way you present the traffic situation encourages me and motivates me to start this career as a professional driver. Thanks for the videos and success in what you do. All the best.
@sisiluv1998 ай бұрын
Great instructor
@petermartintv3 жыл бұрын
Wow! This takes me back!
@reeve1able2 жыл бұрын
I've picked up so many bad habits driving class 2 that this vid shows
@carlfama1403 жыл бұрын
Love the guitars on wall. Im also a guitarist
@robhawxby9603 жыл бұрын
Start mine a week on Thursday , 15 years class 2 and finally going for class 1
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
Good luck Rob, you'll love it :)
@mumtazzafar15763 жыл бұрын
Why now lol?
@robhawxby9603 жыл бұрын
@@mumtazzafar1576 always one
@mumtazzafar15763 жыл бұрын
Good luck. I passed in 2019 however not driven one yet still doing class 2 work
@robhawxby9603 жыл бұрын
@@mumtazzafar1576 I have just put it off for many years and always wanted to do it , so thought no more putting it off and just get it done !
@markvickery40323 жыл бұрын
Well done Hayley your looking good nice video you will get there wishing you every success 👍👍😎
@aurelijusrimdzius50823 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this video hopefully for me, because 25-th august me and Billy again on the road for class 1 !!!!
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
I hope everything is going or went well?? 😊
@Sitakitena3 жыл бұрын
Well done 👍🏽 great job. I passed my CPC module 2 yesterday now I have mod 4 tomorrow. Anyway all the best to you great video as always xx
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, I hope mod 4 goes/went well :)
@azzamjaber70142 жыл бұрын
Excellent training session thanks a lot you are a star.
@CoatsandGaiters3 жыл бұрын
This was good Hayley, it's like being the 'fly on the wall' lol Enjoyed my day out in a truck as the rear passenger. Fair play to you for not cutting too many bits out. Never realised how hard it is to work those gearboxes. Can see why some training schools just use an auto box so the students can just focus on the road and the trailer. Your having to focus on that gearbox as well. Well done to you. The only thing I'm unsure about is if your meant to wear your mask below your nose lol !!!!
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
My glasses kept steaming up and I couldn't see haha
@CoatsandGaiters3 жыл бұрын
@@TruckDriverHayley I guessed as much lol
@elizabethmaybrown67153 жыл бұрын
You are doing well, I haven't heard of a knock over gearbox but you seem to be getting the hang of it, hope you have a good day today
@petetaylor69603 жыл бұрын
Great video.Thanks for sharing.
@petersmith79082 жыл бұрын
I'm really looking forward to doing this.
@Graylad843 жыл бұрын
Your doing great hayley i thinks its brill how u say lorry and over keep it up 👍👍
@along49903 жыл бұрын
Hayley it looks like you are rushing, just chill out calm down and take your time. When rushing about thats when mistakes happen, take your time so you have a lot more time to react. I donrt know when your test is but best of luck from me a c+e driver and D driver for over 16 years 👍
@cloudmaker3 жыл бұрын
Oh that was crafty trying to catch you out on the speed limit with the Mars bar bet! I like him. Good luck.
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
Still haven't had that Mars bar 😂
@truckerlee59753 жыл бұрын
Well done Hayley,excellent vlog for people who are wanting/are training ect ,viewing figures will go high I'm sure of that.
@UKPrepperman3 жыл бұрын
Wow that gearbox was different! I did my Class 2 assessment drive on Saturday and kept being remined of the 'over the shoulder check'. In the car it's a quick glance rather than a turn. Start my lessons this weekend and test end June. Was a memory lane trip travelling through Pendeford Park and Fordhouses too though - changed a bit. Nice passenger ride watching this. Cheers ATB
@scottscrap3 жыл бұрын
It is like your 1st time all over again! But all the best for the big one!
@michaelwhitley20812 жыл бұрын
Ooh nice guitars!!!
@gerryhasell78283 жыл бұрын
what a patient guy!
@jacksonpauljackson25573 жыл бұрын
Brings back memoirys
@kierancampbell19053 жыл бұрын
Very happy I chose Billy for my training after watching this! Thanks for sharing :) roll on July!
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
You'll love it! Billy is a character, there's another instructor too. You'll see them in another video :)
@kierancampbell19053 жыл бұрын
@@TruckDriverHayley yeah he certainly seems it :) had the date for my test through today - 8th July, can’t wait, I’ll be doing my CPC module 2 in the mean time as well as getting my digi taco card… all go!! I saw your Video this morning, to be fair I thought you did well but get what you mean about wanting to complete the move in one go to allow for shunts on the test, it’ll come, you’re a good driver. Prioritise your test over KZfaq, I’d hate to think you’re piling KZfaq pressure as well as test pressure… Good luck 🤞 I think you’ve got it in the bag :)
@jordanwright78963 жыл бұрын
A nice drive around Pendeford! 🤘🤘
@waynehammerton56983 жыл бұрын
I'm far from any expert Hayley but all I will say is well done
@mohammedasif64272 жыл бұрын
thanks for these videos! Much appreciated. I’m thinking of doing my class one. Sick of multi dropping on the class 2
@Danrubbishgamer3 жыл бұрын
Great video Hayley, good luck for your test... I am on my learning journey ,passed my theory , now have to wait to August for my class 2 lessons xx
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on passing the theory 😊
@michaelweatherhead94703 жыл бұрын
Good job Haley.
@davidblack16153 жыл бұрын
Well done hayley i think manual box looks well difficult om glad that when I do my class 2 training I'm doing it in auto but at the same time the experience with manual would be great aswell as not all class 2s have autos well done again looking forward to the next 1
@zenmoto369 Жыл бұрын
I will not have the nerves for this gearbox, what kind of maniac engineered this :D
@muddles0853 жыл бұрын
Looks like your doing well. Good luck
@truckermark87962 жыл бұрын
I done my training with this guy really nice guy and very good trainer. But the trucks are very difficult. Most trucks automatic now found it hard doing gears and then watching 👀 the trailer follow
@mikecooper1293 Жыл бұрын
I've been watching quite a few of your videos to help me prepare me for my tests. You helped prepare me to pass first time with the c+e reversing, uncouple and recouple a few weeks ago. I have the forward drive c+e test in a couple of days and hope to pass that first time too. It's wider and longer than it needs to be, 18.8m wagon and drag drawbar. An issue I've been having is that the trailer follows the lorry too nicely, so when the corner is a bit sharper it suddenly cuts in quite a bit and I'm having to learn what angle it is when the cutting in happens. It seems to be exponential. Very helpful videos! Thank you *I'm coming straight from a car licence as well, no class 2. I've 3.5 years xp in a grocery delivery van at 2.45m wide with a long wheel base. Not pulled a trailer before.im quite nervous
@TruckDriverHayley Жыл бұрын
Hope you passed? Just take the corners as wide as you can using all of the space available 😊. I did my test in a drawbar but it was only a very small one
@tartantrucker52883 жыл бұрын
Well done Hayley. It must take a lot more concentration to get the hang of the gears as well as thinking of the length and all the other road factors. Good luck 🍀
@christopdeck34573 жыл бұрын
Wow, takes me back to my drawbar training in 2014 and having to learn the gearbox like that. And when it came to my test, I had two examiners in the cab with me. My examiner and then the Chief examiner assessing him (and me) so no pressure there. Luckily, I had a good run and passed with no minors. Take no notice of the people saying you should do it in a proper artic. After passing, I just paid for a two hour drive in the school artic and got used to an artic and the couple/uncouple procedure that way with no added pressure of having to pass the test. It would take me another year on the job to learn to properly reverse though. Good luck with the training.
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, I hope I don't have that happen to me! Haha. I don't think they'd do that now with covid if they can help it. My company will train me up on the artic anyway, I won't be let loose on the road straight away :)
@steveduncan46273 жыл бұрын
Good luck the very best of luck to you
@MultiPorkpie3 жыл бұрын
Nice set of guitars 🎸
@amogrows3 жыл бұрын
Like starting all over again .. pressure .. lots to remember You're gunna pass, I have no reservations about that Woo, Bushbury .. I know that area
@kellykonoske913 жыл бұрын
Amazing to me that there in the UK, most of the cars are still manuals, but the profesional drivers have been given auto's in trucks! Tha way of the world I guess. A lot of US trucks are automatics now...Sad for an old bugger like me. Haha! Todd Konoske the retired trucker.
@jbunn20703 жыл бұрын
Sod doing it in a manual but fair play to you best of luck 😎
@Niall-q4r3 жыл бұрын
Hello Hayley well done , you did really well 💪👍 its hard to concentrate on road when theres instructor seating in cab , telling were to go and ask questions about speed limits and junctions etc etc , I remember when i went to Canada and before i was allowed out on my own with my own cab i had to do a weeks trip with a instructor ,from Canada to California and back , he kept asking me did see that sign , i said no lol trying concentrate on road and not get killed some crazy drivers in states 🤣 the merc axor had gearbox like that 4 gears to left push it to right and another 4 gears , Billy seems a easy going instructor Hayley , p/s i love your sleeve tattoo ,can't wait get more been years since had any new ones ,takecare 👍
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Niall, it is distracting but when they have a relaxed personality you feel more safe knowing they're there :)
@Niall-q4r3 жыл бұрын
Your right Hayley , so true for sure . Are you going put more videos you driving on your bike love see more that also 👍
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
@@Niall-q4r yes, I'm just waiting for the better weather :D
@Niall-q4r3 жыл бұрын
yes your right Hayley ,weather has been shit lately ,looking forward to seen them uploads 👍
@Dazzer-tt3vt3 жыл бұрын
Looks like your doing well in the training
@kieranwright92092 жыл бұрын
Very good, tho I would not want that manual box on test day. 😆
@TruckDriverHayley2 жыл бұрын
I got the hang of it eventually 😱😂
@SquireDAF3 жыл бұрын
Great Video, not sure i'd want to want to try that box I like my little LF auto doing my class 2 training in, funny as you where going through the lights and instructor said you getting better I though to myself keeps going for the range switch.....then you said it haha, weird what you get used to driving
@steveblick1683 жыл бұрын
50:48 I remember that island well during my lessons. So much to think about...should i go, do i hold back and wait for a huge gap, trying not to cross the hands as you go round. Good memories but not so good on the nerves on the lessons and test. Now, it's nose out until somebody stops lol Certainly don't miss the looking over the shoulder nonsense when pulling away aswell, which i think it took well into my 3rd lession before it came second nature !!
@unclegargameldgargameld48883 жыл бұрын
ZF box they used to put a splitter on them to give 16 gears , worse one was the 6 speed with gears close together nightmare , was in one as a passenger a while back , driver couldn't get the hang of it (used to an auto shift) in the end I was telling him when to put his foot on the clutch & I was changing gear from the passenger seat Lol
@stevelamport78623 жыл бұрын
well done doing well
@jordansperring-lee42653 жыл бұрын
Good luck my mate 😁😁😁
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jord... It's getting closer now, shaking as I write this.. haha
@nicholasgee99 Жыл бұрын
Billy Thomas seems like a lovely instructor but his vehicle looks so difficult to drive... if you can pass in that though you can drive anything!
@bikercamper87146 ай бұрын
He should have given her a couple of hours driving the rigid without the trailer to get used to that gearbox first
@Jdjd122883 жыл бұрын
Good job. Just one thing were I come from in Australia we are taught to use gears to slow down. But then again most of our trucks are crashbox we are taught not to rely on your breaks just saying
@crimson_wolf423 жыл бұрын
Most of our truck now are autos over here unless it’s old or extreme heavy loads
@maniera1353 Жыл бұрын
great job ! have a question 🙋🏼♂️ how many lessons or hours you need to pass class1 c+e ? big thanks for reply
@crimson_wolf423 жыл бұрын
Why’s he got you in a wagon n drag and not in an artic ?
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
That's what this training school use. My company chose this school so I'm going with that. Training in a drawbar does give a C+E towing entitlement on your licence :)
@AntoniOrszykowski2 жыл бұрын
@@TruckDriverHayley Is it easier this way?
@Oldguydosestuff3 жыл бұрын
Interesting thank you Would a tractor trailer be easier than a drawbar setup be easier to reverse🤔 Your doing well with the gears 👍
@unclegargameldgargameld48883 жыл бұрын
rigid drawbar ( as opposed to an A frame) reverses much like an artic
@bluenose1875 Жыл бұрын
Did you go straight from a car license to class1 ? Thank you
@BROOKS39 Жыл бұрын
What’s the go with the instructor not wearing a seat belt?
@tomgilbert4909 Жыл бұрын
Can I ask why did you learn in a manual I didn’t think they did the test in the old manuals these days
@amogrows3 жыл бұрын
35:30 hahahahaha .. you got him!!!! 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
😉
@1x2x3xdk3 жыл бұрын
Stupid novice question but why is there no switcher on the gearstick?
@TruckDriverHayley2 жыл бұрын
It's a 'knockover' gearbox. You knock it sideways instead of switch up and down
@robevans86253 жыл бұрын
Why not train in an auto?
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
No option for auto :)
@aobdesigned38813 жыл бұрын
35:21 "Even After Dinner Greedy Boys Eat" :D
@davidgleeson49333 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work . please explain why you have your facemask under your nose for the full vlog . and your doing great . 👍👍👍🐝🐝🐝🐝
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
Glasses kept steaming up :(
@davidgleeson49333 жыл бұрын
😁
@autisticlogistics37133 жыл бұрын
Good Luck Hayley. Did you choose to learn in a Manual or was it the only option available?
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
It was the only option, this is the training school chosen by my company. I drive a different type of 8 speed manual anyway so it's not an issue I'm having at the moment. Reversing on the other hand.......... :)
@autisticlogistics37133 жыл бұрын
@@TruckDriverHayley Ahh I see now. I have not reached the C+E stage yet only got my C and waiting patiently to get my Mod 4 test to start working.
@mocrosnuremberg4444 Жыл бұрын
Stiff f **Gears are a stupid thing ! all vehicles must be automatic for ever . Nice video anyway 👍
@mjradar3 жыл бұрын
What a horrible gear box I thought the 4+4 with a switch was hard to learn but MAN have made it very difficult to learn , automatics are much better to learn in
@stephencoxon7993 жыл бұрын
😊👍👍👍⭐⭐🌹🌹🎸🎵🇬🇧
@paulpaul29023 жыл бұрын
Hi Gorgeous not sure I should say this. That a just a category C truck with a trailer. It's what you have been driving. Surely an actual articulation truck would been better to do training in as you would learn how to attach the trailer for real life when you pass. You won't learn anything in that training as it's all just class 2 again which you have done. Kinda wasting time getting used to an old truck you probably won't even be in a old truck like that ever again so all that time wasted getting use to something you won't drive again. The manual truck you drive for your employer I bet drives much better than that and easier to drive than that. You will pass the test because you a bright girl but when you get into the Volvo FH16 750 for the first time anď hitch into a proper trailer you'll see that the draw-bar training was rubbish. Just my opinion. Would been nice to see the training in a proper C+E vehicle. ☹☹ sorry because it's wrong vehicle I have to give it 0/10
@TruckDriverHayley3 жыл бұрын
That's what category C+E is... an entitlement for towing a trailer up to 750 kg and over. In the eyes of the DVSA it doesn't matter which combination it is. I'm learning the process of couple/uncouple and getting my head around reversing. It's not a wasted time. My company will put me out with our driver trainer in the artic before I'll be let loose on the road - don't worry :)