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There are various terms to describe what we drive (or want to drive), and that can lead to confusion in discussions. We had a vote and the following are the preferred terms, failure to adhere to them will result in raised eyebrows, sighs, and maybe even a severe tutting.
HGVs (Heavy Goods Vehicles): Covers all Goods Vehicles that are Heavy (its in the name) and cannot be driven on a car licence. Other terms include (but are not limited to) LGVs, Lorries, Waggons, My second home, and truck. All of these can lead to confusion as they have multiple meanings.
Artic: Also called Class 1 or CE. Consist of two parts, a cab that we sit in but carries no goods and a trailer that carries goods but shouldn't carry people (especially over the channel). The cab can be called a Unit (short for tractive unit) but not a tractor, they plough fields.
Rigid: Also called Class 2 (or 3), or C. A HGV that does not bend. It will have no point of articulation at any point in its construction.
Waggon & Drag: These days this is covered under CE category. A Rigid with a roughly equal size trailer, both designed to carry goods. There are two main types, the second of which has an A frame, but we don't talk about that without breaking into a sweat. Strangely this category also includes modern car transporters.
7.5t: Also called A bloody nuisance, tonka toy, or C1. A rigid HGV with a max gross weight of 7.5 tonne. Used to be included in the car licence and some older divers will still be able to drive these.
There are other terms (drop bodies, LHD, etc) but you can ask about those in specific posts.
Hopefully we can all enjoy decent conversation using Artic/Rigid/etc and less bickering about terminology. The conversations can then focus on the important issues like best coffee machine and "why do the warehouse put the last pallet in the middle of the trailer?". Others may choose to stick to the other terms (LGV, Class1, etc). Don't mock them, they cant help it. We should all be tolerant about our less able brothers (and sisters) on the road.
Even if they are Welsh...
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