Well, i’ve done something stupid this week, i did one days training then jacked in C class training and now regret it.
Being pushed and pushed on the first day has sort of tipped me over the edge so i have wasted over £1100.
Even being given a second chance to go back i declined, it’s 28yrs since i took my car test and i remember i nearly gave up on that, don’t know what’s wrong with me, am i scared of the test itself ? possibly, but overload on the first day is tough when you’re kerbing on roundabouts, i’d prefer some quiet place without very heavy traffic to practise first before i’m asked to do 5 things in quick succession.
No offence mate,but kerbing ROUNDABOUTS■■?
With respect,i don’t think truck driving is for you.
I totally understand, I’ve had customers in the same situation, I recommend you book just individual lessons over a period of time with no test looming. Avoid a block training course, its obviously not working for you.
As wether truck driving is for you, ask the instructor for his honest opinion, see what he/she says.
eagerbeaver:
No offence mate,but kerbing ROUNDABOUTS■■?With respect,i don’t think truck driving is for you.
Why is it something that can’t be trained out ? i’m ok turning left 
Just seems a bit of an odd ’ trait '. I think the advice of TT is good. Maybe do one lesson at a time and as mentioned,get the instructors opinion on any progress.
You will defo need to turn right at some point,lol.
eagerbeaver:
Just seems a bit of an odd ’ trait '. I think the advice of TT is good. Maybe do one lesson at a time and as mentioned,get the instructors opinion on any progress.You will defo need to turn right at some point,lol.
How do you approach the roundabout from the right hand lane turning right ? do you steer left and straight before pulling it round to the right ?
Acolyte:
eagerbeaver:
Just seems a bit of an odd ’ trait '. I think the advice of TT is good. Maybe do one lesson at a time and as mentioned,get the instructors opinion on any progress.You will defo need to turn right at some point,lol.
How do you approach the roundabout from the right hand lane turning right ? do you steer left and straight before pulling it round to the right ?
Just approach on the wrong side of the road and go round the roundabout the wrong way, much easier 
I agree with Tockwith. Sometimes a conventional intensive course can seem too demanding. Reading between the lines, I’m guessing your trainer didn’t realise he was pushing too hard too soon and shoving you over the edge.
Try and find a trainer who will give you 2 or 3 hours once or twice a week. Maybe the trainer you’ve already selected will consider this for you if you ask them.
I hope you don’t give up with this and you find a solution.
Pete
Thanks Peter, i’ve emailed the company today but they refuse to reply, but they soon took the £1171 and banked and forgotten !
I would question before you lashed out any money did you in fact have a free hour assessment… or don’t they do that sort of thing these days just to see if driving a truck is for you or not ?
And I don’t wanna rub salt in to an open wound but have to got money to throw away and burn like that, who ever said it would be easy… to throw in the towel after one day of training is laughable… how the heck do you expect to drive them full time…
So you hit a kerbs,so what else went wrong…at least you didn’t kill anyone or cause a big traffic accident…and driving in what you call heavily used roads just ads to the fun of it… well it did for me…
The only advice I can say is try and contact this training company again via mail or phone… express your regret at your stupidity and see if they are willing to continue your training, failing that you need to check any signed agreements and see what it states about cancellations etc etc then try and get them to come to some arrangement over fees paid and see if they are prepared to reimburse you a percentage… then look at a company that offers a something along the lines of 3.5hrs driving per day…
Keep us informed
Acolyte
The trainers that have responded are well respected and truthfully at the very top of their game. But so am I.
If you could master this process in 1 day that’s how long the course would be. Listen to me get back on that horse tomorrow and learn what the next day teaches.
If you complete the entire course and fail I will train you free until you pass. That’s in writing. Wake up and do this. Honestly this test is not that difficult.
Good luck
Hi thanks for your reply, i am based in Sleaford, Lincs and looking for a couple of days driving a few hours before committing to a test.
I found one BUT i think i prefer an Auto to a Manual which is near Newark.
Stop making reasons to not get this done. Manual/auto it really doesn’t matter. How much do you want this?
Nobody will care if you don’t try tomorrow but you will have lost a great chance. Please get on with it.
Acolyte:
Thanks Peter, i’ve emailed the company today but they refuse to reply, but they soon took the £1171 and banked and forgotten !
But they offered you a second chance and you declined. They didnt just take the money and forget you. You spat your dummy out and chucked it. Sorry to be harsh here but one tough day and you walked away from a £1700 investment? Does not say much for your attitude or commitment. What made you think it would be easy? Plus if/when you pass your test and your out there,on your own,with tight delivery times,rush hour traffic,suicidal cyclists,lorry hating motorists and pedestrians who insist on texting while crossing the road in front of you,it can be an extremely challenging job,despite what some on here would have you believe. Its far from laid back and relaxed at times
If your serious about returning then me personally,id go to the company if they dont reply to the email and speak to them in person. Tell them your serious and want to return and hope they agree to give you another chance. Maybe ask for another instructor. If your kerbing roundabouts more than once then it does not sound like your instructor is up to much
I did something similar many years back & gave up… a personality clash with my trainer, I wish I’d had the sound advice and support of a place like this at the time, then I ran out of cash for retests and further training…
I know I could have done it… I wish I had been able to stick through it and had the resources at the time (and picked the other training school I considered).
Now I’ve got to start over after over two decades gap, which I intend to do once an ongoing legal matter is resolved, don’t waste a chance and spend years wondering/regretting.
Talk to them man, in person preferably, explain the problem, ask if they can set up something less intensive / overwhelming.
I guarantee you’re not the first trainee to throw a wobbly, and you won’t be the last either, best thing you can do is get back on the horse soon as possible, longer you leave it, harder it’ll be to get back in the saddle.
That’s a lot of money just to walk away and forget about , but I guess it could happen to anyone . I’d never even Sat in a truck before doing class c so I could of been in the same boat , in fact I was? I was doing everything wrong and test day I knew was going to be a disaster and I failed but I persevered and finally done it (enough of me lol) . Call them back m8 and do a lesson a week or use the money on your cpc courses or something! Or just donate to me lol . Only kidding hope you sort something out.
Sorry to hear this, just for the record I am awaiting to see a terminally ill relative away, then will crack on with c, I past at 18 in the car and now 53yrs young, so longer than your 28 yrs., If you try the whole course and fail, at least you have the satisfaction of completing it and trying your best.
I took these guys advice took 3 trials and found a guy I get on with. it will be the daff 4 over 4 when I go, caught the kerb on all trials but ill be giving it a go twice nearside front parking and once rear offside round a roundabout turning right, but will go for it, go on m8 crack on.
If you haven’t got used to driving larger vehicles then stepping up to a lorry isn’t easy.
I wonder how many of us that have stayed the course as it were, still driving lorries after 30 years or more, started out on vans and 3 tonners as they known or more recently 7.5 tonners before we turned 21 and could then go for the HGV already used to driving larger vehicles, much easier the transition to HGV when you’re used to the width and handling and something with some overhangs to worry about.
That’s got be the natural progressive route to full HGV driving, and you find out if the life will suit you without throwing hard earned money away on something you might not be cut out for at all.
The job isn’t for everyone, no shame in that, i can’t do diy or building type work to save me life in fact i’m bloody useless away from a lorry…and many would say not much better in one.
Juddian:
If you haven’t got used to driving larger vehicles then stepping up to a lorry isn’t easy.I wonder how many of us that have stayed the course as it were, still driving lorries after 30 years or more, started out on vans and 3 tonners as they known or more recently 7.5 tonners before we turned 21 and could then go for the HGV already used to driving larger vehicles, much easier the transition to HGV when you’re used to the width and handling and something with some overhangs to worry about.
That’s got be the natural progressive route to full HGV driving, and you find out if the life will suit you without throwing hard earned money away on something you might not be cut out for at all.
The job isn’t for everyone, no shame in that, i can’t do diy or building type work to save me life in fact i’m bloody useless away from a lorry…and many would say not much better in one.
I agree with Juddian. I had wrote a whole long post, but internet fairies nicked it
Except I love destroy it yourself, and spent most off Easter at Homebase, drooling over cordless drills mmmmm 
I know where you’re coming from Acolyte. I passed cat c ten weeks ago. A year ago I started driving 7.5 tonners and did an assessment drive last May. I kerbed it twice, once on a straight stretch with a bus on coming. I forgot that and just stuck with the 7.5 work. Decided to have another go in Feb this year. Amazing difference - on assessment I felt really good. I had built some confidence driving some really long 7.5 trucks and the extra width over a car became nothing. It was nothing to go from that to an 18ton training lorry. I’ve been driving a 26ton since passing cat c and feel great. Try building a bit of confidence?