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Making the transition from rigids to artics

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  • 03-05-2018 11:16am
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    godwin
    Registered Users Posts: 393 ✭✭


    I have a few months rigid experience under my belt, mainly drawing out of quarries. I have always wanted to drive artics, I have never drove one but I have my CE theory test booked and I'm going to start lessons soon. Can anyone comment on their experience on making the transition from rigid driver to artic driver?


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    neris
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    If you have a C license why are you doing a theory test? The truck theory test covers both c & CE. Just go get a CE permit and book some lessons


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    Rave.ef
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    All I'll say is once you start driving an artic you can forget about being able to back a rigid in a straight line:eek:


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    godwin
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    neris wrote: »
    If you have a C license why are you doing a theory test? The truck theory test covers both c & CE. Just go get a CE permit and book some lessons


    Cheers for that, I rang them and got through to some indian call centre and they were adamant that I had to do the theory for CE, I just cancelled my booking, I'll go by the NDLS during the week and apply or the permit


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    Rave.ef
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    How long ago did you do the rigid. Isn't there a time limit on adding categories. With the way things are going they will probably try and screw you anyway.


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    godwin
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    Rave.ef wrote: »
    How long ago did you do the rigid. Isn't there a time limit on adding categories. With the way things are going they will probably try and screw you anyway.

    About 8 months ago, been driving on and off most of the 8, itching to move on though, quarry work is dirty as ****. Want to get into artics, I really want to drive the continent... eventually.


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    Rave.ef
    Registered Users Posts: 435 ✭✭Rave.ef


    I went straight to artics you'll be grand. Plenty of work out there. You'll get the permit no bother surely.


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    neris
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    godwin wrote: »
    I really want to drive the continent... eventually.

    Far away hills.


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