I can see that the driver won’t be driving for Tesco in the near future if he’s gone off route…
But.
The first time stuck it was due to cars parked near corners? Who’s to blame there?
The second time? Any signs banning trucks or saying unsuitable for them?
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Tempted to laugh, but…no.
All it takes is one wrong turn. Route card says 3rd left and you take the 2nd left. Easily done, I work for another supermarket and the microlise locks whilst moving so you have to have a good memory as to the route. At least the poor lad didn’t hit anything
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Seriously wtf was he thinking going down them roads?
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Usual insults thrown by drivers at drivers.
Stuff happens. Life goes on. He made a mistake. End of story.
I got stuck when driving for Sainsburys. Had to wake people up at 3am(ish) to move cars. Nearly got my head caved in. Misread the risk assessment and cocked up. Didn’t cause any damage so moved on.
All the drivers were supportive. The most experienced blokes brought me a coffee and said it happens to all of us. I really appreciated that support. One office bod tried to ridicule me infront of others. He was told by the older drivers to wind his neck in. I was just an agency driver starting out and can’t thank those blokes enough.
About time we supported each other a bit more?
What I don’t get about this is the fact he got stuck again just round the corner, surely the police would have known there’s no way he’s going to get through those roads. Why not back him out the way he came?
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drover:
What I don’t get about this is the fact he got stuck again just round the corner, surely the police would have known there’s no way he’s going to get through those roads. Why not back him out the way he came?Sent from my SM-A750FN using Tapatalk
After he got himself stuck at Rosehill, he should have been escorted back to the main road, as hes clearly incapable of taking anything bigger than a transit out …
Instead of turning a left into Brooklands, which left him with only a very tight right turn into Constitution Hill, he should have (been made to) turn right into Ffynone road, which would have left either Bullin’s lane (if he could have made the turn into it), or a bit further down, St. James’s gardens/St. James’s Crescent, both to get back to the A4118.
What I don’t understand, is why hes got stuck where he did. The Tesco in Uplands is on the main road (that A4118), and has a straight approach from either the town centre or the Western end of swansea (if hes multidropping a few shops) . He’ll certainly have some serious e planning to do.
drover:
What I don’t get about this is the fact he got stuck again just round the corner, surely the police would have known there’s no way he’s going to get through those roads. Why not back him out the way he came?Sent from my SM-A750FN using Tapatalk
Either that, or have the police lead the way to the main road and make sure his route was clear instead of just clearing up the initial problem then buggering off
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Let’s face it, most drivers drive for years without problems like this. Someone mentioned the parked cars close to the corners. If my memory serves me right 11 metres away from a corner is the correct distance. Should be towed away.
What I don’t understand is why if the driver took a wrong route or turn why did he attempt a turn that should have been fairly obvious there was not enough room.Surely better to stop before and check before getting stuck and blocking everything. Lack of experience I suspect.
The driver made a mistake and got themselves into a bit of a pickle, but unlike other trucks in situations like this once they realised they’d ■■■■■■ up they didn’t try and force their way through wrecking cars, buildings and the truck.
Of course no doubt the perfect drivers would have never ended up their in the first place, must be great to go through life without ■■■■■■■ up and with hindsight maybe once the driver realised they’d gone off route maybe they should have stopped had a re-group taken a bit of a walk to check out the route and maybe the Police should have asked what way they were considering to get back on route and advised not to go that way but then again would they know he couldn’t make the second turn.
However in the end nobody was hurt, a few people got a bit of an early wake up and the only damage seems to be a few bollards having to be cut out to free the truck hardly they worst thing we’ve seen on here.
jakethesnake:
Let’s face it, most drivers drive for years without problems like this. Someone mentioned the parked cars close to the corners. If my memory serves me right 11 metres away from a corner is the correct distance. Should be towed away.
What I don’t understand is why if the driver took a wrong route or turn why did he attempt a turn that should have been fairly obvious there was not enough room.Surely better to stop before and check before getting stuck and blocking everything. Lack of experience I suspect.
When you’ve only driven a tractor if that !! In EE what do you expect every day occurrence with these top quality imported clowns on our roads
Franglais:
I can see that the driver won’t be driving for Tesco in the near future if he’s gone off route…
But.
Why its not a sackable offence and they won’t sack you.
muckles:
The driver made a mistake and got themselves into a bit of a pickle, but unlike other trucks in situations like this once they realised they’d [zb] up they didn’t try and force their way through wrecking cars, buildings and the truck.Of course no doubt the perfect drivers would have never ended up their in the first place, must be great to go through life without [zb] up and with hindsight maybe once the driver realised they’d gone off route maybe they should have stopped had a re-group taken a bit of a walk to check out the route and maybe the Police should have asked what way they were considering to get back on route and advised not to go that way but then again would they know he couldn’t make the second turn.
However in the end nobody was hurt, a few people got a bit of an early wake up and the only damage seems to be a few bollards having to be cut out to free the truck hardly they worst thing we’ve seen on here.
muckles I think we are of the same opinion but I feel you are having a dig at me? I am by no means perfect and of course I have messed up but without a word of a lie never did I do something like that. Maybe I was just lucky in my first couple of years, I don’t know but i do know that I could usually look at a corner and decide whether it was possible or not and if not I would not continue and get myself in a pickle.
robthedog:
jakethesnake:
Let’s face it, most drivers drive for years without problems like this. Someone mentioned the parked cars close to the corners. If my memory serves me right 11 metres away from a corner is the correct distance. Should be towed away.
What I don’t understand is why if the driver took a wrong route or turn why did he attempt a turn that should have been fairly obvious there was not enough room.Surely better to stop before and check before getting stuck and blocking everything. Lack of experience I suspect.When you’ve only driven a tractor if that !! In EE what do you expect every day occurrence with these top quality imported clowns on our roads
You could be classed as a DOUBLE BARREL TWERP. 
jakethesnake:
Let’s face it, most drivers drive for years without problems like this. Someone mentioned the parked cars close to the corners. If my memory serves me right 11 metres away from a corner is the correct distance. Should be towed away.
I don’t think your memory does serve you right. The 10 (not 11) metre distance is only relevant when parking at night without lights - and it is 10 metres from a junction, not from a corner. There is no general power for police etc to tow away a vehicle parked without lights just because it is closer than 10 metres from a junction (and certainly no expectation or duty for them to do so).
Roymondo:
jakethesnake:
Let’s face it, most drivers drive for years without problems like this. Someone mentioned the parked cars close to the corners. If my memory serves me right 11 metres away from a corner is the correct distance. Should be towed away.I don’t think your memory does serve you right. The 10 (not 11) metre distance is only relevant when parking at night without lights - and it is 10 metres from a junction, not from a corner. There is no general power for police etc to tow away a vehicle parked without lights just because it is closer than 10 metres from a junction (and certainly no expectation or duty for them to do so).
You are quite correct on the 10 metres, it’s been a while but I think that applies in daylight too for the very reason that blocked this lorry. I meant juntions BTW.
I know the police have no powers but they should. That sort of selfish parking causes a lot of problems and accidents.
he nearest you can park to a junction is 10 metres (or 32 feet). This is to allow drivers emerging from, or turning into, the junction a clear view of the road they are joining. It also allows them to see hazards such as pedestrians or cyclists at the junction.Oct 28, 2013
Is this not up to date?
jakethesnake:
muckles:
The driver made a mistake and got themselves into a bit of a pickle, but unlike other trucks in situations like this once they realised they’d [zb] up they didn’t try and force their way through wrecking cars, buildings and the truck.Of course no doubt the perfect drivers would have never ended up their in the first place, must be great to go through life without [zb] up and with hindsight maybe once the driver realised they’d gone off route maybe they should have stopped had a re-group taken a bit of a walk to check out the route and maybe the Police should have asked what way they were considering to get back on route and advised not to go that way but then again would they know he couldn’t make the second turn.
However in the end nobody was hurt, a few people got a bit of an early wake up and the only damage seems to be a few bollards having to be cut out to free the truck hardly they worst thing we’ve seen on here.
muckles I think we are of the same opinion but I feel you are having a dig at me? I am by no means perfect and of course I have messed up but without a word of a lie never did I do something like that. Maybe I was just lucky in my first couple of years, I don’t know but i do know that I could usually look at a corner and decide whether it was possible or not and if not I would not continue and get myself in a pickle.
I wasn’t having a go at anyone in particular, but I think some people forget that they might have got into similar situations, but got lucky, especially when new to the job.
I’ve been down plenty of small streets in an artic, when I was on building site work, there were a few times I have thought how the ■■■■ did I get round that and a couple of times I’ve had to get cars moved, so as far as I’m concerned “There but for the Grace of God go I”
As I also said the driver might have blocked the road and needed assistance, but once they’d got into a point of no return they didn’t then do what some have done and kept going trying to force their way through leaving a trail of carnage behind them.
jakethesnake:
he nearest you can park to a junction is 10 metres (or 32 feet). This is to allow drivers emerging from, or turning into, the junction a clear view of the road they are joining. It also allows them to see hazards such as pedestrians or cyclists at the junction.Oct 28, 2013Is this not up to date?
What legislation gives that limit/restriction? The only one I know of is the Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations 1989 (as amended by later enactments), and in that context it is entirely about parking without lights at night.
I am aware that the Highway Code rule 243 provides this guidance - but it’s just that, guidance. When things are specifically not permitted the HC uses the words “Must not” and also provides a reference to the relevant legislation. In the case of Rule 243 it states “Do not…” which puts it firmly on the area of best practice, rather than legal requirement/restriction.
the nodding donkey:
drover:
What I don’t get about this is the fact he got stuck again just round the corner, surely the police would have known there’s no way he’s going to get through those roads. Why not back him out the way he came?Sent from my SM-A750FN using Tapatalk
After he got himself stuck at Rosehill, he should have been escorted back to the main road, as hes clearly incapable of taking anything bigger than a transit out …
Instead of turning a left into Brooklands, which left him with only a very tight right turn into Constitution Hill, he should have (been made to) turn right into Ffynone road, which would have left either Bullin’s lane (if he could have made the turn into it), or a bit further down, St. James’s gardens/St. James’s Crescent, both to get back to the A4118.
What I don’t understand, is why hes got stuck where he did. The Tesco in Uplands is on the main road (that A4118), and has a straight approach from either the town centre or the Western end of swansea (if hes multidropping a few shops) . He’ll certainly have some serious e planning to do.
Can’t say I know the area but if you look at Street view alarm bells should be ringing as soon as you’re turning off the main road a4118.
Yes anybody can make a mistake and miss a turning etc… But to try and take a corner that is obviously too tight is just stupid, - hazards on and back she goes…
I assume he’s come along a4118 and turned up mount pleasant road then onto terrace road got to the left turn at rose hill. Why would you then attempt to take that corner in a artic?
Jesus you have to have instinct for these things or you’re ■■■■■■.
Any way police should have made him reverse all the way back to pen-y-graig rd follow it round in a loop to sketty and back on a4118?
Police just as much to blame as the poor obviously inexperienced driver certainly for the second attempt anyway.
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