Trucks that have been pensioned off!
At TTS we have bought new Volvo trucks for more than 17 years including the above vehicle, because Volvo offer reliability and good driveability. This rigid truck is very easy to drive with a simple car like straight 6 speed gearbox and 7.3 metres in length. The Volvo FL6 cab provides unbeatable visibility and has good proportions for learner drivers. The flatbed body also makes it very easy to reverse.
After 16 years of service we have finally retired our 'H Reg' it is estimated that this vehicle has successfully trained over 700 new drivers with us since it was bought new from Volvo in 1991. During that time it has never had anything other than a six monthly service, a few clutches, one pair of brake shoes and drums, a few exhausts etc. A true testiment to the reliablity of a Volvo truck, the engine is as strong as ever after over 500,000kms of learner drivers.
The last pupil:
Martin Vos (see picture above)
26th February 2007
Many Thanks for the photo taken after successfully passing my class C test on 23rd February. It was a great feeling to let the Volvo I trained in retire on a high note with a first time pass; it was a fantastic truck to drive.
Everyone at Tockwith went out of their way to help me with my course from my initial assessment up to the training and test, but a very special thanks must go to my instructor Eddie, who's mix of professionalism, humour and unending patience got me through after one week.
I can throughly recommend Tockwith's policy of one-to-one instruction as I would not have passed otherwise. With one instructor concentrating on my driving for a whole day I felt I was really making progress, and this made a huge difference to the speed at which I could develop.
I will definiately recommend Tockwith to anyone asking about LGV Training, and hope to return for class 1 in due course after I've gained some experience in class 2 vehicles - then I can turn the rest of Eddie's hair grey!
All the best! |
This Volvo FL6 was bought new by us in 1997, used for both rigid and artic licences. This specification of vehicle made the driving test easy, only six gears and a short trailer, because of new rules in 2007 this vehicle is now out of use but it has served us and hundreds of driver well for 10 years.
The last pupil:
Kate (see picture above)
30th August 2007
I'm writing to say a big thankyou to everyone at Tockwith Training. Having recently completed my LGV category C with a first time pass I couldn't be happier. From start to finish everyone at Tockwith has been so helpful, friendly and supportive. I would like to thank all the instructors for making me feel so at ease, I will be eternally grateful for all their advice and support on my test day, when I was feeling a little nervous to say the least!
Special thanks go to Laurie and Andy, my instructors. Both were extremely patient and encouraging throughout the week. Without them I feel sure I would have never passed before the changes in July and the thought of having to adjust to a new vehicle was daunting... Their unwavering belief in my abilities made me so much more positive about taking my test.
I would definitely recommend Tockwith Training to others, and I know many people who like me will need to pass a test to drive horseboxes. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire week, drank lots and lots of tea and met some really nice people! I am looking forward to going out and driving my horses to competitions and perhaps returning one day to do my class 1 artic!! |
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