Passing hgv test

January 1983 in Bedford TK & 30’ single axle flat! Instructor told me; “if you can drive and reverse this, you’ll be able to drive and reverse anything”. He wasnt wrong!
As a teenager I used to spend every weekend at EMRogers Transport, Northampton washing trucks/trailers. Went for rides in the artics at every opportunity. They knew how keen I was and promised me a job once I got my HGV. Took a week’s course in Jan 83 and passed first time on Friday. Went to Rogers first thing Sat morning and showed pass certificate: “Well done Ash, you can start here on Monday, bring your night out kit”. I never slept all weekend and was ready for the off at the yard 5am Monday. 2 hours later I was on the road heading for Launceston Cornwall in… a 7.5tonner! :imp: Unbeknown to me, everyone had to start at the bottom and work their way up :frowning: