Coach Driving With James Ep.9 - POV Westbury to Bedwyn Station
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Welcome to Episode 9, running empty from the depot to Bedwyn Station prior to working a Bedwyn to Reading Rail Replacement shift
After the introduction I show the basics of a walkround check, I know this was done in a previous episode but this is a different vehicle, and hopefully you can hear better as well with the new microphone gear
The rest is a POV using the camera on a cap, which seemed to work well with the trial video I did so hopefully this will feature a lot more.
Later on I cover Hungerford to Bedwyn section in the daylight
love the videos and the POV! its great that you're giving a running commentary on your drive as well - very helpful as I am currently studying for my PCV theory! keep it up - jonny in Sunderland
Thank you, I'm looking at a possible mini series on different types of roads with tips on preparing for the practical PCV test. As I say I'm no driving expert with years of experience, but having done the test a couple of years ago parts of it are still fresh in my head what you do on the day
Thank I did my theory test cpc module 2 i am waiting to my cpc practical test and driving practical tests I really enjoyed ur videos thanks
Hey James, great job! I've only just stumbled across your channel. I stopped driving coaches during 2020 due to the pandemic. I have since retired completely. A couple of years on and I still miss not being behind the wheel, so it's enjoyable to watch your videos. Making videos on the job was something I thought about doing when I was driving, but never got round to doing it. Keep up the good work! 👍
Hi James great vids. What would happen if you found an issue on the walkround checks?
Sounds top notch bud
Is itsad that I watched this after having a few beers 😂
Surely most blokes would stick the boxing on or something.
Didn't have to watch it though if you didnt want to
@@james143611 Ive watched most of your videos as im looking at getting back behind the wheel. Wasnt having a dig or nowt just a laugh.
@razorg4421 Ahh I see, apologies reading it again I see what you mean, I can't disagree with you though 😅
Ha ha. You're a good driver mate
@james143611 how many seater is your bus? Looks daunting for me driving a machine like that. Don't get me wrong I've drove past 20 years for a living & have clean licence & max no claims.
Not drove a bus for 15 years though. I have grand father rights with regards cpc. Seems madness that I can just do cpc & I'm fine to drive something like this. Feel like I need 'L' plates ha
Hi James, yes I like the pov, it gives a better view, sound is fine as well, do you prefer driving the newer automatic coaches, or the older manual ones
Bit of both I think, some manuals are great but depends on what you are doing, done my school route in a manual once and because its down country lanes and an hours long route, you are forever changing up and down its actually quite a chore!
Some 'express' school routes on main roads is quicker in a manual than an auto as you are in control of the gears.
The Irizar I tend to use both auto and manual, usually setting manual for hills and pulling off roundabouts, the rest in automatic
Hi James, have you ever driven a tri axle? If so how did you find it?
Yes we have two in the fleet, one tri-axle Tourismo which I've taken on a 4 day tour, easy to drive as the rear steer makes it easier on roundabouts and bends, the tri axle Levante has a good turning circle as well, however it is full width and has a long overhang at the front and rear which is awkward
Loving the videos!
Do you use a truck sat nav to help with small lanes or just a normal car one?
Truck / Bus sat nav TomTom pro one
Well I've done security in Cummins
Thinking about doing my coach test
Question how long does heating actually warm up cabin 🤔 cold mornings
I'm currently doing security industry few years ago used work security in Cummins engines Darlington
engines Darlington and emissions there assembly few Daf/Piccar engines and most have Darlington Cummins turbos so might be good chance might some Darlington uk parts sounds great coach
Bloody ages 🤣 this one particularly takes hours, my Tourismo can take a good half hour.
Interesting! Can't say I'm a fan of DAF, I've seen posts from truckers not liking DAF's