Any truck drivers on here?

[SGA33]

I have been asked if i could drive a 7.5 tonne truck for a friend to collect some pallet racking.I have what they call i think grandad rights on my license which will allow me to drive one.My question is how easy are they to drive? I have driven large vans and box type vans before but nothing this big.
Any hints are advice would be greatly received.

[novadave24]

you want to ask mowgli he will know

[bazil]

If you sat a theory test to pass your car liecence you won't be able to drive 7.5t
Pre 1997 your fine,

7.5t isn't really a truck, just a bigger van ,

[Hobbit]

just a bigger van ,

Bit like what you drive a Baziligo...

[SGA33]

If you sat a theory test to pass your car liecence you won't be able to drive 7.5t
Pre 1997 your fine,

7.5t isn't really a truck, just a bigger van ,

LOL Its the crappy narrow roads where i live and where i have to go that are going to be the most fun.

[Hobbit]

You'll be fine, the bigger they get, the higher you sit, the easier they are to drive.

[bazil]

This sounds basic but know the height of the vehicle your driving,

Hobbit, size means nothing, it still has a full size bunk and a night heater , THE 2 most important things IMO

[Royston]

If you passed your car driving test pre 1st Jan 1997 you will have C1 on your licence i.e. up to 7.5T, check to be sure.

Easy enough to drive, but allow for the weight, most pre 97 7.5 t drivers haven't a clue and drive like they are in a car, i.e. sh*te drivers.

[SGA33]

You'll be fine, the bigger they get, the higher you sit, the easier they are to drive.

Cheers, Is there a a limit on how many hours i can drive for as i have to go from North Yorkshire to Newcastle then down to Newbury.

[Royston]

If it's private no, but be sensible!

If it is fairly new it will be limited to 56mph