Been winging it all my life so that shouldn’t be a problem, I’ll worry about it when I’m pointing the wrong way down a one way in Leeds city centre! 
its coming up to Christmas- the ability to sit in the seat will surpass any experience requirements!!!
The 2 years experience requirement will most likely be due to a clause in their insurance to keep the premium down & probably relates to that specific class of vehicle. Some firms do have this, while others just say 2 years experience to stop Newbies returning from the day through the gates with a Ford KA hanging off the rear bumber… 
Also when doing your best to ■■■■ of the regular driver, ensure you leave windscreen covered in suction cup marks right in his eye-line! 
remember to lick said suction cup when your tongues really slabbery beforehand for best effect…
Would it help if I also left foody bits in there and ensure that there’s enough ‘wet’ for it to run down the window a good bit? I’m also thinking of leaving the washer bottle dry too, just to keep full timer on his/her toes…
your getting the hang of it now…always forgetting to refuel is a kindness in itself making sure the regular guy has to climb in and out of the cab an extra time ensuring much needed excercise and fresh air.
playing with and resetting the mirrors is an added bonus,moreso if its a older truck without electric ones. 
making sure you leave the cab floor clean,then it can be a bonus if you can leave the access steps clagging with black manky 5th wheel black gunge so the regular guy spreads if all around himself if theres a chance he is starting during the hours of darkness.
theres unlimited permutations to make sure you live up fully to the limper stereotype and ensure you are despised wherever you go.
If you leave it unfueled, make sure you’re not around to meet the regular driver. Seen a guy get locked in the back of a trailer because of this.
Awittyusername:
Would it help if I also left foody bits in there and ensure that there’s enough ‘wet’ for it to run down the window a good bit? I’m also thinking of leaving the washer bottle dry too, just to keep full timer on his/her toes…
Food contamination is broken into categories mate, depending on the hazard they impose.
Number 1 has to be yogurt or milk based products for the regular driver to develop a long lasting love for you!
Probably number 2 is smearing all the controls with golden syrup, and after that all the snot u can muster over the dials…
But there are other ways to give the regular driver a lasting fondness for you, one is apparently to wedge a can of deodorant next to the night heater. So one day (possibly when the days grow colder ) he’ll get a sweet shock as to how well he remembers you! 
And he’ll smell fabulous
Awittyusername:
And he’ll smell fabulous
And deaf!