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Old 09-10-2008, 07:05   #1
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Well after 4x3hr lessons, I have my Cat C (Class 2) test in 3 hrs.

Normally I'm fine with tests and things, just getting on with it. But for this I'm bricking it.

You have to answer 5 show/tell type questions (what to consider when loading the vehicle, how to check the tyres etc), the do a reversing manoeuvre and an emergency stop in the yard, then an hours drive.

I just know I'm going to hit a kerb or miss a mirror check or something...

Ah well, fingers crossed!!!

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Cheers guys.

The worst of it is the time of the test means I won't be able to squeeze in the usual bacon sarnie, so I'll be doing it on an empty stomach!!!

Off now, will report back later!
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Best of luck mate - just think, you must be better than most of the lorry drivers out there, so you should be fine!!
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Best of luck Tom.

In some strange perverse sort of way I enjoyed mine, I think it helped me to relax.
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Best of luck Tom, and hope it goes well.
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the do a reversing manoeuvre :
I half demolished a milking parlour and that was just with a tractor with an artic trailer

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Best of luck Tom.

I've already passed my theory, but never got round to doing the lessons and actual test itself.

Wish i had now...


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eeeerrrrrrr.......that's a 10-4 Rubber Duck..... [ good luck ]
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good luck, you will do it!!!
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Good luck. I remember doing mine through the army. My instructor was a staff sergent who would scream and ball at you if you did anything wrong. Made the test easy though.
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Good luck... just try not to get bored and sell it in the hour

I did mine about 8 years ago when i was a mechanic. (along with fork-lift truck driving) .. never used it since
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So what happened?

No doubt everyhing went smoothly
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come on, come on, he left hours ago!!!!
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Good Luck Tom,
Passed mine second time with one minor.
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PASSED!!!

Out of the 32 people that our company put through, I am only the second to pass first time!!!

Whilst driving to the centre my instructor said "most of the examiners are OK, but if you get a guy called Dave Knight then DO NOT call him mate, he really doesn't like it". No problems I thought.

Then at the truckstop near the test centre, a few of the instructors having a break all said similar things, if you get Dave Knight you're doomed etc.

So, sat there waiting for the examiner, in he comes "Hi, I'm Dave Knight, can I call you Tom?" to which I replied, "Sure mate, Toms fine". ****, failed before I've left the office!!!

My mind went blank regarding the loading question, but stuttered an answer that was ok after an eternity of head searching...

Now I've never fluffed a gear in all the training, first roundabout I came too I couldn't get it into 5th, I went to pieces but coasted around the roundabout and sorted it out when on the straight. Then on Fletton High St a lady flashed me through, then decided to come anyway, so got in a pickle.

Ah well, he passed me and said it was a very competent drive, especially for a first test. He said I'd dealt with my mistakes well and generally made good decisions. 6 minors, but I can live with that!!

Phew!!!

I'm off to the pub to celebrate with a Yorkie Bar.
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Well done!!

Am currently studying for my class C.
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Well done Tom. Now you're a "proper" man

Now go and get your C+E..... Cat C is easy
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Well done Tom. Good work.
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