Shocking HGV Test Fails! Are You Making These Class 1 Mistakes?

CLASS 1 HGV TEST FAILS - REAL STORIES YOU WON’T BELIEVE!
Alright, let’s talk about real-life Class 1 test fails-the kind that make examiners shake their heads, the kind that cost drivers hundreds of pounds in retests, and the kind that will make you think, "I’d NEVER do that!" But… would you?
Welcome back to the channel! I’m Patrick Biel, your HGV instructor with 20+ years of experience and enough stories to write a Netflix series. If you’re training for your Class 1 (C+E) HGV licence, this is the video for you. And if you don’t want to end up in my next “worst fails” episode, get the right training-our details are below!
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🚨 THE CLASS 1 HGV TEST: WHERE DRIVERS GO WRONG 🚨
1️⃣ Jonathan - The Overconfident Speed Demon
Jonathan thought he had it all figured out. Trucks? No problem. Confidence? Off the charts. But there’s a fine line between confidence and reckless driving.
🚦 His mistake? Approaching roundabouts and junctions at full speed, forcing the examiner to intervene. Instant fail.
🚛 Lesson: Overconfidence is just as dangerous as hesitation. Slow it down, plan ahead, and stay in control.
Oh, and arguing with the examiner? Not a great look! Trust me, you don’t want to be “that guy” at the test centre.
2️⃣ Singh - The Roundabout Nightmare
Four test fails, each one thanks to roundabouts. First, he pulled out in front of a car. Next, he hesitated so long that other drivers thought he was camping out.
Reality check: Hesitation and bad judgment at roundabouts are top reasons for failure.
🚛 How did we fix it?
✅ Focused training on decision-making.
✅ Built confidence through repetition.
✅ Taught him to read traffic properly-not just guess!
End result? Singh is now handling roundabouts like a pro.
3️⃣ Adam - The Meeting Traffic Meltdown
Meeting oncoming traffic in an HGV isn’t like driving a car. Sometimes, you HAVE to take up the other lane. The key? Timing.
🚛 Adam’s problem? He didn’t stop when the road wasn’t clear. Instead, he just went for it. In an HGV, that’s a disaster waiting to happen.
🔥 The fix? Teaching him to:
✅ Anticipate oncoming vehicles.
✅ Use his mirrors constantly.
✅ OWN the road when necessary-but safely.
After some serious coaching, he passed with flying colours!
🛑 WHY DRIVERS FAIL CLASS 1 HGV TESTS 🛑
❌ Speeding through roundabouts & junctions
❌ Hesitating too much & second-guessing decisions
❌ Ignoring oncoming traffic & assuming there’s space
❌ Overconfidence leading to careless mistakes
❌ Lack of preparation & bad habits from car driving
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💡 TOP TIPS TO PASS YOUR CLASS 1 HGV TEST FIRST TIME 💡
✔️ Train properly - Don’t just wing it! Find an expert instructor (like us!).
✔️ Mirror, signal, manoeuvre - Simple but lifesaving.
✔️ Slow it down - Speed kills… your test chances.
✔️ Roundabouts = confidence + timing - Get it right.
✔️ Expect the unexpected - Examiners want to see you react safely.
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📢 OVER TO YOU!
Have you had a nightmare HGV test experience? Maybe you’ve seen someone fail in a spectacular way? Drop your stories in the comments! 👇
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