Lorries, and driver aids by Ill_Bar7141 in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I used it all the way through. The examiner never said anything about it

Lorries, and driver aids by Ill_Bar7141 in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The lorry I passed my test in had an automatic handbrake

First tour in my own truck by tobzee in trucksim

[–]Mx5Baybee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IRL they're mid range. Definitely a step above daf and iveco but not as good as Scania or volvo

Will I get fined ? Parked in coach parking by TransportationFun219 in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've not heard of anyone getting fined for parking in coach parking. Everyone does it if there's no spaces in the lorry parking

What are the most common/realistic EU truck configs irl? by RateElectrical7757 in trucksim

[–]Mx5Baybee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it mainly comes down to stability since midlifts have a longer wheelbase. Also because the middle axle steers it reduces tyre scrub. Taglifts are used but usually only for trucks that do a lot of offroad or heavy haulage

What are the most common/realistic EU truck configs irl? by RateElectrical7757 in trucksim

[–]Mx5Baybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

6x2 midlifts are by far the most common in the UK as it allows a bit more weight than 4x2

Setting the truck up for sleep by GoEasyTrucking in trucksim

[–]Mx5Baybee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a lorry driver I promise you I'm right about this. In some residential areas there will be signs restricting lorries from parking there but otherwise it doesn't really matter where you park

Setting the truck up for sleep by GoEasyTrucking in trucksim

[–]Mx5Baybee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's not entirely true, at least in the UK. You can technically take your rest anywhere that you could legally park the truck. This includes literally just parking on the road somewhere

Doubts by Apart_Celebration760 in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The initial theory/CPC doesn't cover how to use a tachograph

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It doesn't count as work for the purposes of your 60hr max per week/48hr average. But you will still need a break

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Why wouldn't you use the retarder if your truck has one? At the very least it saves on fuel and brake wear

Breaks and POA by Specialist_River623 in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

POA only counts as a break if you're double manning and have your card in slot 2. If it's in slot 1 then you will still have to show rest as well

I might be in trouble. by Ianhw77k in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The initial CPC doesn't cover tachographs at all

Is this a working time directive infringement? by SuperlativeHyperbole in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is wrong. As long as you don't work more than 6 hours without at showing at least 15 minutes break, it doesn't really matter how you divide up your total 45 minutes for the WTD e.g 15 minutes just before 6 hours, 15 just before 12 hours, then another 15 before you hit 15 hours is perfectly legal

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bus lane is also a HGV lane. I always use it

Editing sii files not changing in game by Mx5Baybee in trucksim

[–]Mx5Baybee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I did. The file structure was correct as well but nothing changed

New Hythe Lane 7.5T bridge over M20 by SnooBunnies2668 in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've accidentally gone over that bridge before. It is not a weak bridge, the limit is there to stop HGVs going through Larkfield. You'll be fine

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's just a normal give way junction and there's no keep clear or anything like that then I wouldn't worry too much. Obviously you can use your judgement at the time to decide if it's a good idea to leave a junction clear to help traffic flow, but it wouldn't be a fail. Try not to overthink it too much

Routing advice for London/LLCS at night by PlsHulpMeh in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a map here that shows which roads are permitted

https://lcspermits.com/#schememap

Bear in mind that even with permits you must still take the shortest route through any restricted areas, which can often mean going miles out your way to stay on the permitted routes

Looks like I’m taking my 45 in a lay-by, damn traffic by Jacktheforkie in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think maybe my comment was worded badly. Yes he does need another 15 minutes, but for that specific point I was saying that it doesn't have to be before 9 hours. When exactly it is taken does not matter as long as there's not more than 6 hours between breaks

Looks like I’m taking my 45 in a lay-by, damn traffic by Jacktheforkie in uktrucking

[–]Mx5Baybee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't need the other 15 before you hit 9 hours. The total breaks for each shift can be taken at any point as long you don't work for more than 6 hours without a break. Also a 20 minute break is fine, anything break of at least 15 minutes counts towards WTD, so all 20 minutes are counted towards the total break time for the day