Not been on here much lately

thomas 75 connie · 10th July 2016, 08:55

As above I have not been on here much recently as my mind has been occupied by other things.

Well I am currently waiting till 11am then I am driving my launch car from Plymouth to Nottinghamshire.

I have booked my HGV Class 1 ie artic lessons.

I am travelling up today and start my training tomorrow.
I am really nervous but also looking forward to the experience.

If anybody sees me give me a wave

I bought my launch car a couple of presents for the trip

A full chrome grille and a rubber boot liner.

It has been cleaned and looks great.

Thanks Thomas

Simondi · 10th July 2016, 08:59

good luck

windrush · 10th July 2016, 09:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomas 75 connie

As above I have not been on here much recently as my mind has been occupied by other things.

Well I am currently waiting till 11am then I am driving my launch car from Plymouth to Nottinghamshire.

I have booked my HGV Class 1 ie artic lessons.

I am travelling up today and start my training tomorrow.
I am really nervous but also looking forward to the experience.

If anybody sees me give me a wave

I bought my launch car a couple of presents for the trip

A full chrome grille and a rubber boot liner.

It has been cleaned and looks great.

Thanks Thomas

Good morning morning Thomas nice to see you here again,and the best of luck with your HGV course I am sure that you will do well

Ravinder · 10th July 2016, 09:13

Very nice. Good luck.

humphshumphs · 10th July 2016, 09:18

Good luck, hope it all goes according to plan

Plezier · 10th July 2016, 09:55

I am sure you will do well

although never done HGV I did do PCV training and got the licence some years back. Just don't sweat it and you should be fine. let the nerves get you and you will make mistakes.

mininuts · 10th July 2016, 10:34

A bit late, I guess you're on your way but, good luck anyway Thomas

victorgte · 10th July 2016, 13:00

I did my HGV training in Nottingham more than 20 years ago.

If you can get round all the tight traffic islands in Nottingham you will be fine. Take on board exactly what your instructor tells you. It really does work!

roverbarmy · 10th July 2016, 14:05

I drove and maintained HGV's for many years and enjoyed almost every minute. They've changed quite a bit from the Atkinson Borderer that I started out on. No synchros, no power steering, no cab suspension - you get my drift. My knees and shoulders still ache when I think about it!

Enjoy the experience and watch out for bikers.

Mike

BigJohn · 10th July 2016, 14:11

Good Luck Thomas I did my LGV2 (rigids) a year ago and thankfully passed. I like to think I am/was a good driver but my LGV and subsequently driving a 40' long 30 tonne lorry on occasions has really given me an understanding and greater respect for lorry drivers.

Hope all goes well

10th July 2016, 08:55	#1
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Not been on here much lately As above I have not been on here much recently as my mind has been occupied by other things. Well I am currently waiting till 11am then I am driving my launch car from Plymouth to Nottinghamshire. I have booked my HGV Class 1 ie artic lessons. I am travelling up today and start my training tomorrow. I am really nervous but also looking forward to the experience. If anybody sees me give me a wave I bought my launch car a couple of presents for the trip A full chrome grille and a rubber boot liner. It has been cleaned and looks great. Thanks Thomas

10th July 2016, 08:59	#2
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10th July 2016, 09:13	#4
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Very nice. Good luck. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

10th July 2016, 09:18	#5
humphshumphs I really should get out more....... No longer a Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: As far east as you can go in the UK and not get wet feet. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 404 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	Good luck, hope it all goes according to plan __________________ Richard. No longer a 75 owner as my tourer made it to the moon, and died on it's way back. But 1/4 million miles ain't bad.

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Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	I am sure you will do well although never done HGV I did do PCV training and got the licence some years back. Just don't sweat it and you should be fine. let the nerves get you and you will make mistakes. __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

10th July 2016, 10:34	#7
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	A bit late, I guess you're on your way but, good luck anyway Thomas __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

10th July 2016, 13:00	#8
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,802 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	I did my HGV training in Nottingham more than 20 years ago. If you can get round all the tight traffic islands in Nottingham you will be fine. Take on board exactly what your instructor tells you. It really does work! __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

10th July 2016, 14:05	#9
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	I drove and maintained HGV's for many years and enjoyed almost every minute. They've changed quite a bit from the Atkinson Borderer that I started out on. No synchros, no power steering, no cab suspension - you get my drift. My knees and shoulders still ache when I think about it! Enjoy the experience and watch out for bikers. Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

10th July 2016, 14:11	#10
BigJohn Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 609 Thanks: 518 Thanked 162 Times in 104 Posts	Good Luck Thomas I did my LGV2 (rigids) a year ago and thankfully passed. I like to think I am/was a good driver but my LGV and subsequently driving a 40' long 30 tonne lorry on occasions has really given me an understanding and greater respect for lorry drivers. Hope all goes well