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Andrew,
Good Luck
Hope you see this before you go.
Take your time, use your existing skills to be aware of the other traffic. Remember you will potentially have some fragile unstable load on board
So anticipate and slow down gently. There will be very little feel through the brake pedal as all it does is open a few air valves, so be gentle with it.
Use your mirrors not only to know what is around you, but also where you are on the road. Try and position youself in the middle of your bit road, but don't be afraid to "pinch" a bit of the opposite lane when needed, especially on bends (but be aware of other road users)
Remember about the front/rear overhangs, especially as the front axle is well back from where you're sitting. It does mean that our seem to swing in a long arc around bends/corners.
Do not get too close to the kerbs as the camber will pull you over towards any street furniture like signs, lamp posts and trees. It is acceptable to stop about 6-8" from the kerb at stops.
Remember the gearchanges need to be a lot slower, even if an automatic or semi-auto. Give the big diesel engine time to drop its revs. If there is a rev counter use it and try to keep it in the "green" economy area. Remember the rev range is limited, from about 600rpm tick-over to around 1900rpm maximum. You should try to keep it about 900-1800rpm.
Another tip is don't be shy in giving a "commentary" if you feel it will help your assessor know what you are thinking/doing.
Also ask questions. You are the pupil.
Most of all, try to enjoy it and Godd Luck![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Good Luck
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Take your time, use your existing skills to be aware of the other traffic. Remember you will potentially have some fragile unstable load on board
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Use your mirrors not only to know what is around you, but also where you are on the road. Try and position youself in the middle of your bit road, but don't be afraid to "pinch" a bit of the opposite lane when needed, especially on bends (but be aware of other road users)
Remember about the front/rear overhangs, especially as the front axle is well back from where you're sitting. It does mean that our seem to swing in a long arc around bends/corners.
Do not get too close to the kerbs as the camber will pull you over towards any street furniture like signs, lamp posts and trees. It is acceptable to stop about 6-8" from the kerb at stops.
Remember the gearchanges need to be a lot slower, even if an automatic or semi-auto. Give the big diesel engine time to drop its revs. If there is a rev counter use it and try to keep it in the "green" economy area. Remember the rev range is limited, from about 600rpm tick-over to around 1900rpm maximum. You should try to keep it about 900-1800rpm.
Another tip is don't be shy in giving a "commentary" if you feel it will help your assessor know what you are thinking/doing.
Also ask questions. You are the pupil.
Most of all, try to enjoy it and Godd Luck
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)