Great instructor.. Passed my test with zero minors all thanks to KEV. when I first started, I had so many, serious and minors, I learnt very quickly with clear instructions and demonstrations carried out by my instructor. Once again, Thanks KEV.
Pleasure is all mine matey. Unbelievable drive to get zero minors. Never doubted you. Top quality learner! Congratulations and best of luck on your journey
Absolutely buzzing , passed my class 2, cat c yesterday , massive thanks too kev who was my tutor for the 4 days prior to the actual test , made me feel comfortable and confident in the vehicle which was a massive help , explained and showed me how too manoeuvre the truck really well and it all paid off , massive thank you kev 👍👍🚚🚚
Passed, class 2 with 0 minors Thanks to KEV who tought me alot, I had no clue how to drive, when I finished my training, I knew everything. Once again thanks KEV...
Gerry here in Ireland, Kev, passed my D licence (coach) today. It was "full on" for a solid hour and 20 minutes of driving on every back street and bridge and my nightmare "mini roundabouts. I was blessed with light traffic, went for a practice run before the test stuck in traffic 25 mins we just turned in a circle back to the test centre and waited for the test. Even though we did not to do this part of the test this exercise helped me with reversing around the corners. I had 7 instructors in total for the driver training (not a great idea). I had my doubts right up to the moment the tester said "well done you passed" only got 4 faults delighted with the result, now the real learning starts. Will start the rigid on the 18th of February. I went in with the attitude "I will give it my best shot " mirrors mirrors read the road ahead.
Congratulations mate that is absolutely outstanding! Well done. 7 instructors sounds a little overkill but at least they got the job done. Now for the truck. Exactly the same thing mate. PMA - Positive Mental Attitude
Passed my class 2, cat C, last Wednesday. Couldn't have done without you, Kev, especially with me being autistic. You really got me through. Awesome guys and gals. Highly Recommended 🙂
Kev, Gerry here in Ireland. Great video, We don't need flashy bells and whistles. honest straight forward instruction and demonstration on what me need to pass and be a good driver, keep it up.
Hi Gerry! Thank you so much for your kind words. My dad was from Ireland, I’m so glad I have reached Ireland. Galway to he precise. Hope you are well and thank you for watching.
Small world, I live in county Galway. I am doing the truck and bus at the moment and your channel is great. i have my bus test next month and will start the truck training the week after that.
@@germex5366 that’s brilliant, I have experience on The buses too. Galway is my most favourite part of the world, and I’ve been to a lot of places. A place called cleggan, right on the coast. It’s beautiful. Keep me updated and please share my channel with any learners you know. I appreciate the words and the support. Means the world to me tht it’s helping people.
Cheers fella, very helpful video. The mirror shots were very useful in knowing when to turn in and lining up the cones. Just starting out on my Class 2 HGV journey. Got my medical tomorrow, hopefully will get the all clear and be able to send off my D2 and D4 forms to wait for my provisional licence. It's hard to tell from the video but looked like the guy was touching the rear barrier. Is that ok as long as you don't knock the barrier over or was he just super close and not touching it? I'm one of those "flipping southern fairies" from Croydon in Surrey. Been enjoying your videos and good to see it from the perspective of a driving instructor. Keep up the good work mate cheers 👍
First of all, good luck on your journey. Please keep me posted on your progress. He wasn’t touching the barrier no, however, yes, as long as you don’t knock it over then it’s a pass. We treat it like it’s a bay in a warehouse. You also get 2 shunts (if it’s going wrong) also you get the chance to move it at the end as the examiner will ask if you are happy with that, providing you haven’t knocked it over 😂 then you will be helping the examiner and instructor out it back up. 😆 Thank you for watching, I have a few mates down in Croydon. Yes I believe people need to see the industry through the eyes of an instructor. I Appreciate the comments mate…keep me posted on your progress
Massive thanks to Kevin for helping all through my test HGV cat C pass it at 1st time and missing day 1 but Kev you still put everything to make me pass.. Your advice are and teaching tips are wonderful for good learner, I prove I'm one of the guy that take it and put it exactly how you say it into the practical test. And pass it 1st time. Kev you are a star ✨ Serge from (Cameroon) JobGym Manchester
Hello I am from Ukraine, due to the war I am in England for 6 months, my level of English is weak, but I am trying to learn the language, I bought the official book Driving Goods Vehicles, read and translated it 4 times and this week I took 3 tests, multichoice 92/100 Hazzard perception 75/100 and CPC module 2 46/50. What's the next step, the test says I passed Category C, although I need Category C+E as well. I have to do CPC part 3a off-road reversing exercise for category C? And then I have to take the C+E, uncoupling and recoupling? Can you explain to me please. Very informative video, thank you very much. Sorry for my translation.
Yes your next step is to do your 3a reverse training, then your 3b practical, you can also do your module 4 before or after your practical, however if it’s done after then please remember 2 things, 1) you cannot start work until you receive your CPC card in the post. Please note: this is triggered upon successful completion of the practical 3b 2) if you book your module 4 for after your 3b pass date, please don’t let the examiner take your card as you will need it for your module 4 exam. Hope this helps
Any advice once uve entered the "box" about judging how far back to reverse so you dont hit the barrier.thats the part im most worried about. Hope u can help
Do not worry about this, most company’s like ours have a yellow marker attached to the spray suppression, you just line up the marker to the yellow box, it’s all about speed control, so if you have a the option use the turtle mode on reverse. Also most pad layouts will have some numbers down the middle or on the sides of the pad, this can also be a reference. I hope this helps
@@kevindunham3669 Kev! Spot on mate. We have zip ties through a hole and band it with yellow tape for optimal vision, thanks for your help on this mate
I was taught to line my right shoulder up with one of the numbers on the yellow measuring tape painted on the tarmac. It's always best to err on the side of caution as you're allowed to get out and have a look once and jump back in and finish off the reverse if you're a bit short without incurring any faults.
On behalf of mantra I can only apologise for this. However I have no control over this, what I can say is it’s been the busiest I’ve ever seen it. Not that, that’s an excuse. I hope you got sorted John?
Yes mate, c1 tests are a thing of the past mate, it’s either cat B to C - or - cat B to C+E So yes, we now start from class 2, or you can go straight to class 1 which I do NOT recommend. You are right pal, wages are not great on the C1. Shame really
@The Life Of a HGV Instructor ok thanks for that information m8 much appreciated. Passed my class 2 December and my wages went up 10k moving from 7.5 tonne to class 2 but looking at the courses I noticed only £400 difference between the c1 and class 2 training courses ps I wouldn't really recommend any one moving from a car straight to class 1
@@supersprinter1564 how did u find job mate without experience ? i cant find job. Becouse i dont have experience..i have passed in december aswell..congratulations
@@ertanturabi4741 hi and thanks .I just applied for jobs even if they required experience the job I actually got was asking for 2 years experience .the company took me for a driving assignment mostly reversing up tight roads I now drive a 32tonne bin lorry with real wheel steering earning 34k per year I'm payed till 3 pm every day and I'm home for around 12pm most days .if you drove 7.5 tonne lorrys use that to your advantage any tricky questions explain you done that at 7 5 tonne .I've actually put a picture of lorry I drive on my community tab because loads of people kept saying I'm lying .just be confident in interviews make a good cv I find that helps .with the driver shortage you should have no problems just be confident in your ability.if you need any more advice please feel free to ask
Great instructor.. Passed my test with zero minors all thanks to KEV. when I first started, I had so many, serious and minors, I learnt very quickly with clear instructions and demonstrations carried out by my instructor. Once again, Thanks KEV.
Pleasure is all mine matey. Unbelievable drive to get zero minors. Never doubted you. Top quality learner! Congratulations and best of luck on your journey
@@thelifeofahgvinstructor992 Thanks.
Absolutely buzzing , passed my class 2, cat c yesterday , massive thanks too kev who was my tutor for the 4 days prior to the actual test , made me feel comfortable and confident in the vehicle which was a massive help , explained and showed me how too manoeuvre the truck really well and it all paid off , massive thank you kev 👍👍🚚🚚
Thanks for your comment mate. Very appreciated! Great learner from the start. Had a good week! Good luck in your future. All the best pal!
Top Man Kev, Helped me pass my HGV Class 2 :)
You are very welcome
Passed, class 2 with 0 minors Thanks to KEV who tought me alot, I had no clue how to drive, when I finished my training, I knew everything. Once again thanks KEV...
Your welcome big man. Quality drivers deserve quality results. Zero minors says everything.
Good luck mate
@@thelifeofahgvinstructor992 Thankyou, KEV.. Your kind words are much appreciated.
Did you get asked to read number plate before test? Or straight into the show me telling me questions?
Thanks to kev I pass my class 2 today first time
Super instructor
Im from essex. Just starting the learning journey to a class 2
Good luck mate
Got my test c test in 4 hours , just checking out you show and tell and your reversing videos. From a wet and windy kilsyth 👍🏻
How did you get on pal! Hope you passed 🤞🏼
I passed. Never been so nervous.
Gerry here in Ireland, Kev, passed my D licence (coach) today. It was "full on" for a solid hour and 20 minutes of driving on every back street and bridge and my nightmare "mini roundabouts. I was blessed with light traffic, went for a practice run before the test stuck in traffic 25 mins we just turned in a circle back to the test centre and waited for the test. Even though we did not to do this part of the test this exercise helped me with reversing around the corners. I had 7 instructors in total for the driver training (not a great idea). I had my doubts right up to the moment the tester said "well done you passed" only got 4 faults delighted with the result, now the real learning starts. Will start the rigid on the 18th of February. I went in with the attitude "I will give it my best shot " mirrors mirrors read the road ahead.
Congratulations mate that is absolutely outstanding! Well done. 7 instructors sounds a little overkill but at least they got the job done.
Now for the truck. Exactly the same thing mate.
PMA - Positive Mental Attitude
Passed my class 2, cat C, last Wednesday. Couldn't have done without you, Kev, especially with me being autistic. You really got me through. Awesome guys and gals. Highly Recommended 🙂
Thanks mate. Awesome guy and awesome
Driver, great test result. Never in doubt.
Good luck in the future. - Kev
This is a great idea , nothing more nerve wrecking than a test . ❤
Thanks mate. For your continued support
Kev, Gerry here in Ireland. Great video, We don't need flashy bells and whistles. honest straight forward instruction and demonstration on what me need to pass and be a good driver, keep it up.
Hi Gerry! Thank you so much for your kind words. My dad was from Ireland, I’m so glad I have reached Ireland. Galway to he precise. Hope you are well and thank you for watching.
Small world, I live in county Galway. I am doing the truck and bus at the moment and your channel is great. i have my bus test next month and will start the truck training the week after that.
@@germex5366 that’s brilliant, I have experience on The buses too.
Galway is my most favourite part of the world, and I’ve been to a lot of places. A place called cleggan, right on the coast. It’s beautiful. Keep me updated and please share my channel with any learners you know. I appreciate the words and the support. Means the world to me tht it’s helping people.
Cleggan gods own country a world away from the Uk in every aspect I come from nearer Roscommon a small village called Mountbellew.
@@germex5366 also a beautiful part of the world. I’ve been before.
Passed my c+e last 2cweeks ago,gave up on the coaches and buses,coaches not to bad but sick of abusive passengers on the buses for TFL.
Waiting for my license then going for it it's very helpful video,zak Birmingham
Best of luck mate, please keep
Me updated on your progress.
Your the first from Birmingham.
Yh will do
Cheers fella, very helpful video. The mirror shots were very useful in knowing when to turn in and lining up the cones.
Just starting out on my Class 2 HGV journey. Got my medical tomorrow, hopefully will get the all clear and be able to send off my D2 and D4 forms to wait for my provisional licence.
It's hard to tell from the video but looked like the guy was touching the rear barrier. Is that ok as long as you don't knock the barrier over or was he just super close and not touching it?
I'm one of those "flipping southern fairies" from Croydon in Surrey. Been enjoying your videos and good to see it from the perspective of a driving instructor. Keep up the good work mate cheers 👍
First of all, good luck on your journey. Please keep me posted on your progress.
He wasn’t touching the barrier no, however, yes, as long as you don’t knock it over then it’s a pass. We treat it like it’s a bay in a warehouse. You also get 2 shunts (if it’s going wrong) also you get the chance to move it at the end as the examiner will ask if you are happy with that, providing you haven’t knocked it over 😂 then you will be helping the examiner and instructor out it back up. 😆
Thank you for watching, I have a few mates down in Croydon. Yes I believe people need to see the industry through the eyes of an instructor.
I Appreciate the comments mate…keep me posted on your progress
Best of luck on the HGV "you can do it in 2023" no problem step by step.
Great video,london
Thanks matey
Massive thanks to Kevin for helping all through my test HGV cat C pass it at 1st time and missing day 1 but Kev you still put everything to make me pass..
Your advice are and teaching tips are wonderful for good learner, I prove I'm one of the guy that take it and put it exactly how you say it into the practical test. And pass it 1st time. Kev you are a star ✨ Serge from (Cameroon) JobGym Manchester
Thank you sir. And well done with only 16 hours.
Good luck in your very bright future 👍🏼
I am from Saudi Arabia
Welcome 🤗
Kev could you do a video on mini roundabout, It is my weak point not enough room to swing a cat never mind a bus or HGV cheers
Yes sure. I’ll do one next week pal
your a star Kev thanks
Hello I am from Ukraine, due to the war I am in England for 6 months, my level of English is weak, but I am trying to learn the language, I bought the official book Driving Goods Vehicles, read and translated it 4 times and this week I took 3 tests, multichoice 92/100 Hazzard perception 75/100 and CPC module 2 46/50. What's the next step, the test says I passed Category C, although I need Category C+E as well. I have to do CPC part 3a off-road reversing exercise for category C? And then I have to take the C+E, uncoupling and recoupling? Can you explain to me please. Very informative video, thank you very much. Sorry for my translation.
Yes your next step is to do your 3a reverse training, then your 3b practical, you can also do your module 4 before or after your practical, however if it’s done after then please remember 2 things, 1) you cannot start work until you receive your CPC card in the post. Please note: this is triggered upon successful completion of the practical 3b
2) if you book your module 4 for after your 3b pass date, please don’t let the examiner take your card as you will need it for your module 4 exam. Hope this helps
I thought you can't have the back of the truck touch barrier once finished?
It can rest in to the barrier as long as it doesn’t raise the barrier legs or knock the barrier over
Any advice once uve entered the "box" about judging how far back to reverse so you dont hit the barrier.thats the part im most worried about. Hope u can help
Do not worry about this, most company’s like ours have a yellow marker attached to the spray suppression, you just line up the marker to the yellow box, it’s all about speed control, so if you have a the option use the turtle mode on reverse. Also most pad layouts will have some numbers down the middle or on the sides of the pad, this can also be a reference.
I hope this helps
Normally a bit of hose on the spray guard
that lines up at the front of the box perfectly
@@kevindunham3669 Kev! Spot on mate. We have zip ties through a hole and band it with yellow tape for optimal vision, thanks for your help on this mate
I was taught to line my right shoulder up with one of the numbers on the yellow measuring tape painted on the tarmac. It's always best to err on the side of caution as you're allowed to get out and have a look once and jump back in and finish off the reverse if you're a bit short without incurring any faults.
Mantra would have had my business for HGV training, except after multiple days of trying to make contact, the phone never got answered.
On behalf of mantra I can only apologise for this. However I have no control over this, what I can say is it’s been the busiest I’ve ever seen it. Not that, that’s an excuse.
I hope you got sorted John?
@@thelifeofahgvinstructor992 I did.
Just passed Class 1 Mod3a this morning...
Nearly there 👍
Went with Enterprise in the end.
@@johnshaw8013 brilliant news mate! Good luck. Keep us updated
Sam from rochdale
Hi Sam. Well done on passing your mod 4
That's the t.v sorted for tonight .
Have you got a test coming up mate?
@@thelifeofahgvinstructor992 no already got my licences.
@@truckerlee5975 great stuff 👍🏼
Wht bout reading no plate before hgv test i believe you dont need toasyou dun medical
It’s not a requirement for the test, this is done via a medical
Can new drivers just skip c1 and go straight to class 2 because 7.5 tone wages not that great to be honest
Yes mate, c1 tests are a thing of the past mate, it’s either cat B to C - or - cat B to C+E
So yes, we now start from class 2, or you can go straight to class 1 which I do NOT recommend.
You are right pal, wages are not great on the C1. Shame really
@The Life Of a HGV Instructor ok thanks for that information m8 much appreciated. Passed my class 2 December and my wages went up 10k moving from 7.5 tonne to class 2 but looking at the courses I noticed only £400 difference between the c1 and class 2 training courses ps I wouldn't really recommend any one moving from a car straight to class 1
@@supersprinter1564 how did u find job mate without experience ? i cant find job. Becouse i dont have experience..i have passed in december aswell..congratulations
@@ertanturabi4741 hi and thanks .I just applied for jobs even if they required experience the job I actually got was asking for 2 years experience .the company took me for a driving assignment mostly reversing up tight roads I now drive a 32tonne bin lorry with real wheel steering earning 34k per year I'm payed till 3 pm every day and I'm home for around 12pm most days .if you drove 7.5 tonne lorrys use that to your advantage any tricky questions explain you done that at 7 5 tonne .I've actually put a picture of lorry I drive on my community tab because loads of people kept saying I'm lying .just be confident in interviews make a good cv I find that helps .with the driver shortage you should have no problems just be confident in your ability.if you need any more advice please feel free to ask
@@supersprinter1564 oh u done a good job there 👏thanks mate!!would u share your company name?are u in greater Manchester?