I drove rigids for 2 years before moving on to artics. I always wanted to get onto the artics but had to wait a while before I could afford it, and had the same concerns as you but I found it easier to pass the artic test, partly because of having better road sense and partly because they are easier to drive and more manoeuvrable.
Been driving artics for about three years now, find it to be better and easier work, better pay and more opportunities.
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