stvme2519:
i think it doesnt help amount of time ctt take for a retest when i had my test 9 oct they said id be nov time for retest …
Thats the key, having your retest as soon as possible, so its all fresh in your mind 
Big,
the big thing to remember is that you are on a test not driving for your living. Take your time M8, think well ahead and be relaxed. Chopping gears and harsh breaking is normally due to rushing. If you are rushing in your mind then nothing flows and mistakes occur.
Test conditions are the pits as we all know (maybe the Kalm’s are worth a go 
) but what to remember is that the examiner is mainly looking for a confident relaxed drive. You know yourself when you get in a car witha driver who is not experienced you drive for them and watch the road like a hawk. The same goes for the VOSA boy’s except most were professional drivers so can spot flaws like slightly overweight hawk’s .
Give yourself time keep in the green(try not to labour the engine either up or down the gears) and remember to block shift, most examiners like to see this as it proves you are comfortable with driving an LGV.
Just had a 4 course dinner in an Italian cafe with 2 glases of vino all for 9 Euro, sure beats the little chef
Relax and sail through your next test!! 
Cheers everyone for advice and words of encouragement.
I’m going for a retest soon.
stvme2519:
i think it doesnt help amount of time ctt take for a retest when i had my test 9 oct they said id be nov time for retest …
Did you get a retest sorted or have you gone elsewhere?
the big thing to remember is that you are on a test not driving for your living. Take your time M8, think well ahead and be relaxed. Chopping gears and harsh breaking is normally due to rushing. If you are rushing in your mind then nothing flows and mistakes occur.
Test conditions are the pits as we all know (maybe the Kalm’s are worth a go ) but what to remember is that the examiner is mainly looking for a confident relaxed drive. You know yourself when you get in a car witha driver who is not experienced you drive for them and watch the road like a hawk. The same goes for the VOSA boy’s except most were professional drivers so can spot flaws like slightly overweight hawk’s .
Give yourself time keep in the green(try not to labour the engine either up or down the gears) and remember to block shift, most examiners like to see this as it proves you are comfortable with driving an LGV.
Absolutely agree. Very good advice.
Well, I’ve only gone and done it!!!
I passed my class 2 test this morning.
I only had 5 minors.
I’m well happy!!!
Big Lebowski.
Yayyyyyyyyyy WELL DONE!!!
Give that man a cold beer
All the best
Steve
CONGRATULATIONS
and what have now in the pipeline for the future
Cheers!!
I’m going to do some weekend agency work, that’s if I can get some, for the next coulple of months to get some experience and then go for my class 1 in January.
Do you want a test day write up?
I thought i’d ask…
I don’t want to bore you any more until my class 1 unless requested.
Wayyy Heyyy Heyyy!!! Well done that man!!
Congratulations
well done Big, and only 5 minors 
I’m sure your test day write up will
make a good read…
Thank you all.
Write up will follow soon.
Congratulations BIG LEBOWSKI!!! Best of luck with getting sorted with a weekend job.
well done
WELL DON MATE hope things go well for you in the future 
Nice one mate, well done
CONGRATULATIONS & WELL DONE YOUR HARD WORK PAID OFF.
david
CONGRATULATIONS
well done BigLebowski I’ve pm’d ya!!!
Congratulations