After deciding to go for it and take the plunge in to LGV world, I first of all fell for some of the flashy advertising on the web.
After sending off for information from every “Big” training provider I could find, I decided on one that looked to have the “Advantage”.
Made the call, had a chat about what was involved and asked all the usual questions, the salesman was polite and fairly knowledgable but he was a salesman and wanted to add on various bits.
I started to get a bit edgy, thinking this was a bit hard sell for a driving test, so told him I wanted to think about it some more and do some more research.
I got 4 calls a day from him to see if I wanted to proceed, for 3 days.
I thought “Hang on a minute” I’m in sales now and I consider muself to be a bit of a go getter but this is bordering on him being a stalker.
Thought I would do some more research on the internet and “HALLELUJHA” I came across this site.
All the guys/gals on this site with all the genuine tips and advice have probably saved me from wasting my time and money, for that I thank you all.
Anyway, current climate taken in to account, I am still going to go for it but I am talking directly to 2 local driving centres, doing the assessment drive and approaching it in a completely different way.
Just thought I would post this to say thank you for the insight and when i finally get in a cab I will let you know how things progress.
CHEERS
By the way I am the son of a lifelong trucker and was brought up in a cab from old ERF’s through DAF, Iveco, Scammel, and loads of others I can’t remember.
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If you click the link in my signature or this (Forum sponser logo) it will lead you to an index where you can access a lot more info which may be of use to you
To book any LGV training I suggest the trainee-to-be, visits the training school, meets the head person(s) and has a quick look at the truck BEFORE parting with any money.
OH GOOD - you’re doing that
Using the site Search facility and putting the words TRAINING AND WHERE you wish to train may turn up some recommendations.
Now that you’re sorted with this site and a good provider, you’re more than half way to your LGV licence.