I’m 57 and got my test booked in two weeks time! Was my career choice at school but life isn’t always mapped out the way you want it to be , and ended up taking a completely different career path. I’m at a stage in life now whereby kids are independent and on successful career paths, don’t have the financial commitments that made change difficult so decided to go for it! Take a lot of inspiration from you guys that share your own experiences and certainly gained huge insight into what to expect!
@@truckitprayle quick update! Passed my c+e last Friday, just got final CPC then it’s down to serious job hunting and a complete change to my working life. Stay safe bud!
Perfect time for me to see this, moving back to the UK soon after working abroad as a school headmaster for 8 years and thought at 35 I might be getting in a bit late. Thanks for your videos and advice!
Mate, you will be fine its just a big car 😅 But no seriously once you master reversing you will wonder why you ever worried about it. Let us know how you get on!
Am 75 still pass medical eye test. If you can keep calm expect ups and downs early starts late nights its a good life. 5o yrs same type of work say am a legend. Not really just can say i like my job thats the secret.
Took my class 1 at 55 years old having been in retail most of my working life. Spot on with maturity / experience. Companies want a bit of both . Attitude / reliability / willing to learn higher than driving ability in my experience. When you arrive as an agency driver the client hasn't a clue how well you can drive ( fortunately🤣)
Not a dig but if you doing multiple pre placed cams, sort the jump cuts to be on point of movement, it’s hard to explain but there’s a delay ruining the effect I guess. Good vid though
@@truckitprayle on and off for a few years really but with COVID and all like you said I just couldn't do it! So now, I think is the right time for me to get it done. Theory booked in for the end of the month to 👌🏼
@@truckitprayle passed staged one of my training! Theory, CPC and hazard smashed on Tuesday 🙌🏼 onto the practical next, hopefully as soon as the 11th! 🙏🏼
Good video m8 I’m 36 37 in October and I keep asking I’m i to old then I remember I’m to old to put up with the crap in a shop lol a week the day to my medical appointment not that I’m counting lol
@@truckitprayle 18 when I got my truck license mate. Back then here in NZ you got all of them in one hit. No going through all the different classes(a bit dodgy tbh ha ha ) It was a different world back then though. Different trucks, laws etc.
I passed my Class 1 just before my 54th birthday and just shy of 2 years on I've never felt more alive doing this job, it's awesome. I've never felt old so to speak but I find I have more get and go than ever. Agreed that maturity and a good driving record makes you more attractive to employers, I've found most agency clients seem to trust you right away when you can show basic common sense. I would say to anyone age is just a number, it doesn't matter. Just keep yourself fit, you don't need a gym etc, just walk the dog further or do something active, eat healthy, and you're pretty much laughing.
@@truckitprayle to be fair she probably doesn't want to roll over and look at me when I crawl into bed at 3am after 12hrs and wishes I'd rather sleep with the dog lmao
Hey, I discovered your channel a few weeks back as well as some others on RUclips. I’ve been an owner of a coffee shop in Norway for the past 16 years & finally come to the conclusion I need a change. I have no idea why HGV driving appeals to me as it does but for me it’s one of the paths I’am seriously considering. I know it’s a long shot but do you know anything/ anyone or have any idea on how being a HGV driver is in Norway 🇳🇴/Oslo might compare to the UK? I understand & can speak Norwegian but the big challenge for me would be learning a new set of vocabulary in the trade 😂. That’s something I can overcome with a lot of study so I’ll have to put in some serious hours. This is why I thought I’d ask if you if you had any idea how things were here. My guess is you probably don’t but thought I’d reach out. Cheers Gary :-)
Hey gary, yeah unfortunately i don't have much knowledge of that part of the world, all i do know is it can be a bit more challenging due to the winters you get there. As for the language barrier it doesn't stop most foreign drivers theres always google translate 😆
Wow fast reply 🙏🏻. Yeah the winters can be brutal for driving. I’ve driven obviously quite a few times in it but a massive truck is another animal. Scary/ challenging but also a little exciting. Keep up the great work with your channel. It’s a fascinating listen & good luck with the future. Hey perhaps you’ll hear from me in a year or so having passed or failed. 🫣 Cheers Gary 🇳🇴
I’m 53 female and passed my HGV class 1 just over a year ago…. Loving it….. It’s never too late go for it 👍🏻😊
brilliant yeah i realised i sad fellas but i should of of said ladies and fellas haha.
What kind of work are you doing?
I’m 57 and got my test booked in two weeks time! Was my career choice at school but life isn’t always mapped out the way you want it to be , and ended up taking a completely different career path. I’m at a stage in life now whereby kids are independent and on successful career paths, don’t have the financial commitments that made change difficult so decided to go for it! Take a lot of inspiration from you guys that share your own experiences and certainly gained huge insight into what to expect!
Im glad we could inspire you to reignite that path for you, best of luck and let me know how you get on!
@@truckitprayle quick update! Passed my c+e last Friday, just got final CPC then it’s down to serious job hunting and a complete change to my working life. Stay safe bud!
Perfect time for me to see this, moving back to the UK soon after working abroad as a school headmaster for 8 years and thought at 35 I might be getting in a bit late. Thanks for your videos and advice!
No worries mate, where abouts abroad have you been?
Best of luck if you do go ahead with it!
Just decided to go for my hgv license im 40 and can't wait but a bit nervous as there's so much to learn and its a big responsibility
Mate, you will be fine its just a big car 😅
But no seriously once you master reversing you will wonder why you ever worried about it.
Let us know how you get on!
Am 75 still pass medical eye test. If you can keep calm expect ups and downs early starts late nights its a good life. 5o yrs same type of work say am a legend. Not really just can say i like my job thats the secret.
Fair play mate, i often wonder if i will be doing it at the age, keep up the good work buddy 👍
Currently waiting on dvla to send me the d2 and d4 forms to fill out.. excited to get driving thanks to your vids 👍
No worries mate, hopefully i will see you on the road soon!
How old are you if you don't mind me asking?
You can also collect them from some post offices - I don't that route more productive (I applied with dvla 3 or 4 times with non arriving)
Thanks for the vlog I would recommend truck drivers get back massage every month that bouncing up and down will catch up with you in old age
This is why i don't have air in my seat haha.
Good advice though! 👍
Got my HGV driving test Thursday and CPC 🤞🤞🤞
Wahey! Good luck buddy hope it all goes well! 👍
Passed 1st time 3 minors GETINN!!!
Took my class 1 at 55 years old having been in retail most of my working life. Spot on with maturity / experience. Companies want a bit of both . Attitude / reliability / willing to learn higher than driving ability in my experience. When you arrive as an agency driver the client hasn't a clue how well you can drive ( fortunately🤣)
Haha exactly that 🤣 😆
Not a dig but if you doing multiple pre placed cams, sort the jump cuts to be on point of movement, it’s hard to explain but there’s a delay ruining the effect I guess. Good vid though
Notes mate, will have a look!
Had my medical on friday and sent off my licence yesterday! Cabt wait to get my provisional and jump in the seat 🚛
Nice one fella how long you been thinking of doing it?
@@truckitprayle on and off for a few years really but with COVID and all like you said I just couldn't do it! So now, I think is the right time for me to get it done. Theory booked in for the end of the month to 👌🏼
Excellent, best of luck mate let us know how you get on! 👍
@@truckitprayle passed staged one of my training! Theory, CPC and hazard smashed on Tuesday 🙌🏼 onto the practical next, hopefully as soon as the 11th! 🙏🏼
Good video m8 I’m 36 37 in October and I keep asking I’m i to old then I remember I’m to old to put up with the crap in a shop lol a week the day to my medical appointment not that I’m counting lol
Wahey, thats it mate get it done!
Best of luck let me know how you get on!
Ive been driving for 32 years(6 in London while on my OE) and still learning, love it 😁
Nice, how old was you passed?
@@truckitprayle
18 when I got my truck license mate. Back then here in NZ you got all of them in one hit. No going through all the different classes(a bit dodgy tbh ha ha ) It was a different world back then though. Different trucks, laws etc.
Yeah some say changed for the better and others not so much. Haha
Last week passed my class 2 driving test 🎉 I'm 38 now
Happy days!
Well done mate, see you on the road!!
Facts are facts 😂😂
Happy birthday mate.
Cheers dude!
I passed my Class 1 just before my 54th birthday and just shy of 2 years on I've never felt more alive doing this job, it's awesome. I've never felt old so to speak but I find I have more get and go than ever. Agreed that maturity and a good driving record makes you more attractive to employers, I've found most agency clients seem to trust you right away when you can show basic common sense. I would say to anyone age is just a number, it doesn't matter. Just keep yourself fit, you don't need a gym etc, just walk the dog further or do something active, eat healthy, and you're pretty much laughing.
Thats it mate, age is just a number just aslong as your not almost blind haha.
@@truckitprayle if I take my specs off I'm totally blind but hey that's no bad thing waking up beside the Mrs after 15 yrs 😂
Pmsl don't let her see this 🤣🤣
@@truckitprayle to be fair she probably doesn't want to roll over and look at me when I crawl into bed at 3am after 12hrs and wishes I'd rather sleep with the dog lmao
Haha well as long as the feelings neutral lol
Hey,
I discovered your channel a few weeks back as well as some others on RUclips.
I’ve been an owner of a coffee shop in Norway for the past 16 years & finally come to the conclusion I need a change. I have no idea why HGV driving appeals to me as it does but for me it’s one of the paths I’am seriously considering. I know it’s a long shot but do you know anything/ anyone or have any idea on how being a HGV driver is in Norway 🇳🇴/Oslo might compare to the UK?
I understand & can speak Norwegian but the big challenge for me would be learning a new set of vocabulary in the trade 😂. That’s something I can overcome with a lot of study so I’ll have to put in some serious hours. This is why I thought I’d ask if you if you had any idea how things were here. My guess is you probably don’t but thought I’d reach out.
Cheers Gary :-)
Hey gary, yeah unfortunately i don't have much knowledge of that part of the world, all i do know is it can be a bit more challenging due to the winters you get there.
As for the language barrier it doesn't stop most foreign drivers theres always google translate 😆
Wow fast reply 🙏🏻.
Yeah the winters can be brutal for driving. I’ve driven obviously quite a few times in it but a massive truck is another animal. Scary/ challenging but also a little exciting.
Keep up the great work with your channel. It’s a fascinating listen & good luck with the future.
Hey perhaps you’ll hear from me in a year or so having passed or failed. 🫣
Cheers Gary 🇳🇴
Best of luck mate, i hope it works out for you 👍
Passed my test @ 49 now 57 never been out of work.
Brilliant and what was you doing before mate?
Yes iam doing my class 2 soon
Best of luck let me know how you get on with it!
Will do , hope to see you on the road soon
Iam 54years old and want my hgv class 1
So are you going for it?
They still building a new birth at gateway
Yes mate, they sure are! Its going up quick now.
Old git 😂😂😂
Haha 😄
Say it how it is!
New sub , nice videos you old GIT 🫶🏻
Haha thanks mate appreciate you! 👍
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