How To Couple & UnCouple Class 1 (Cat C+E) For Your Test! Drivers POV. 

Great video mate. I know you're just showing how you were taught but it's good practice to lower the suspension before you pull away from the trailer. For a few reasons. You won't damage/get scrape marks all over the rear arches on the back wheels (particularly on show trucks), lowering the suspension also helps keep the kingpin grease from getting all over the trailer neck and scraping it could mean it goes all over your catwalk when hitching back up. It's hard to get off again. Another reason for lowering suspension is that the trailer dropping down like that (particularly when fully loaded) could damage the landing legs. You might have done this off camera but just wanted to let you know mate. 👌 Some employers would go mad if they saw you drop the trailer like that 😂 Congratulations again on passing mate! See you on the roads soon hopefully.

Another great Video. I did my C+E in a Drawbar Combo so the coupling was slightly different but we talked through the differences with a 5th wheel set up so hopefully, I can remember when the time comes. In my test when I went to the 'never before seen' trailer the first thing I did was check the brake. As soon as I did it the instructor said, 'I'll save you some time, let's pretend you have completed all the checks' and told me to crack on with coupling up. Luckily out instructor had taught us to walk the long way to the cab so I ran through a mental checklist to make sure I wasn't skipping anything!

Exactly how i learned and passed B.L.A.K. straight forward by old school . Well done kidd !

You explain this better than half the videos that training companies have published to RU-vid, Glad I found your videos real educated :)

Highly recommend watching all deady's videos! Very detailed all the good & the bad but you will learn so much. definitely top class from a genuine bloke!!! Thanks deady mate you legend 👌🏻

Thanks deady👍 I've watched quite a few of these coupling/uncoupling vids from other people including hgv training companies. Found yours to be one of the best I've seen. Explained it really well step by step. Good filming of first person view too. Well done you, top marks from me mate👍

Once you start working get into a routine when your un-coupling and coupling and stick with it and if someone disturbs you when your in the process and it doesn't matter how far you've got wether your at the start or nearly finished start the procedure over again because you'll likely forget something.

Great help...iv been on the coaches for 17yrs and just had my assessment for class 1 and they gave me 8hrs and test. Iv not done this before so I was wondering how the test is with this. This video has helped me understand what is needed on the day so great video and congratulations on passing your test mate

Well done on passing I would just say is when you before you full. On connect to the 5th wheel raise your suspension then connect and do your tug test x3 1 forward and 1 back and 1 forward saves bending the legs when your fully loaded.... And I've always been taught is start from red air line then abs the electric lines and last yellow air and same for when uncoupling start from yellow air and work your way backwards that's how I was taught we all have different ways but brill mate welcome to the world of trucking

got my class 1 tomorrow, so this gives me a bit more confidence because you make it look so easy.

Great vid buddy,agree with Luke,always use your air suspension as you pull out from under the trailer and drop the tail of the unit,saves covering everything in 5th wheel grease,its horrible stuff. Same with decoupling,once your under the trailer,raise the drive air,makes wi doing the legs up easier when theres no pressure on them. Speaking of legs if you wi d them up the way you were,and your hand slips,your be off to the dentist with a handle shaped hole in your teeth! Use the locking bolt to hold the handle,tethered for a reason. Last criticism,99.999% of tractor units have proper parking points for all the sussies,dont just chuck them over the frame,you run anywhere solo and even just one sussie falls off the catwalk,the propshaft will find it and it will more than likely take them all with it! Well done for getting class one,now the learning starts!! Remember,every days a school day. Stay safe.

Good Morning Mr Deady, I've read some comments regarding lowering the suspension on the unit before pulling from under the trailer. Good advice yes but only lower it when you've cleared the kingpin, otherwise you could do some damage to the fifth wheel. Keep up the good work, cheers.

That's our contacting and storage depot behind that trailer next door! I knew the address was familiar when you showed that invoice for your training. Hope Red Rose see that you are a good advert for their company they may even use your videos in the future, who knows. I can actually envisage you becoming a driver trainer with your engaging personality and your way of explaining things. This was a great informative video Deady and the coupling and uncoupling procedure is vastly important and should not be rushed. A workmate of mine left to go to class 1 for his dad, he had been doing the job for 2-3 years and somehow got it wrong he left the handbrake off coupling to a loaded trailer he connected the airline and the whole lot ran away crushing him to death. So you see not every trailer is in an ideal position when you go to pick it up but if the right procedure is followed it will minimise the risks of anything going wrong. These tips videos are very good and that's an older driver talking. All the best.

You followed the procedure well, couple of things for the future. As Luke says you should always use the air suspension during coupling and uncoupling to prevent damage to the wings and keep the grease where it should be (not all over your clothes) in addition if you raise the suspension once you are under the rubbing plate and take the weight of the trailer, you will never miss the pin! One other thing I noticed when you got out of the cab prior to uncoupling, you left your dirty gloves on the seat. Then when you got back in the cab after uncoupling, you still had your dirty gloves on. touching the wheel and park brake. In the real world the next driver into the cab won't thank you for getting dirty hands and clothes. All the best in your future career.

We don't have trailer brake control buttons here in Australia. Trailer brakes can only be released from operating the parking brake inside the truck once your airlines are connected. As such, the red airline is only charged with air when the parking brake lever is released, not before. This obviously means that you can't ever forget to apply the trailer parking brakes as that option is taken away from you. There is also a separate non locking trailer brake lever inside all trucks which allows you to individually test the trailer brake operation from that of the tractor unit. Having used both UK and Australian systems, I think the Aussie system is probably the safer method as it also provides the driver with the ability to actually check the separate operation of the trailer brakes. If you feel that the trailer doesn't appear to be braking correctly when you operate the foot brake, a simple pull on the trailer brake lever will confirm if you have an air supply down the blue service airline. The downside is that should you happen to bust your red airline, there is no option to shunt the trailer to the side of the road until the airline is repaired.

Hi.mate, thanks for the advice. Start my practical Monday 😌

Thanks for your help, I did my test years ago, changed career but thinking of going back to HGV, good to remember it. Thanks again 👍

Thanks for this video I’ve just passed my theory and I’ve got my practical coming up soon

Brilliant video mate...Im sure Luke C had to do exactly the same as you just demonstrated and once he passed his test as you have then the learning begins. Fantastic video Deady ..

Mate you got a shout by the one and only ned Kelly. Cream of the crop there son. Made up for you with class 1 . Csnt wait for the vlogs. Hope you enjoy it .

I like the video, Deady... It gives me an idea of what the lorries are like. Wow, there are some MAJOR differences haha... Like, here in the States we only have 3 connections behind the cab (red for trailer brakes, blue for service brakes, and an electrical line for the lights on the trailer). And that's interesting how y'all have another "piece" with the fifth wheel to keep it locked in place. That's nice. I wish we had that here. And you set and release the trailer brakes on the outside of the trailer?? (O.o). That's pretty different, but I definitely like that. Your video was awesome. It definitely was quick but showed all the steps. You would be a cool artic instructor :)

Nicely done seen a load of these from other youtubers n companies this was the best one some others go way ott in the explanation but you kept in simple! Nice one bud Congrats on the passing again!

On the test is one thing, on the assessment is another, and when you're out by yourself it's a totally different thing. Its each to their own. Depending on the trailer I always connect the lines 1st when hooking up and last when I drop it. On some trailers and units, depending where the 5th wheel is positioned, it's hard to connect the red line once you're hooked up. When I 1st started I had people tell me all different ways, even when I should be taking the number plate off. You need to find your own way and that way you wont forget.

I was always taught to make sure you check to see if the trailer will fit on the unit as in when you back under it's not smash into the cab

Thanks top man that really help with my theory understanding had not a clue

Starting my class 1 lessons next month. Glad you’ve covered this as the other instructor videos aren’t as entertaining

Bend over n pull yer nob! Tug test 😁 Start my class 1 tomorrow. Finding your vlogs very helpful. Cheers for the time and advice 🤙🏻🤙🏻

Another amazing video from you Deady, your doing videos that no one has done before and I bet it is helping out others. I hope that you get to drive artics daily soon . Keep up the good work!

Another interesting vlog again mate,a beginning to think you might just make a really good instructer one day mate.So impressed with the clear and presise instructions that you give,keep it up mate, really proud of your achievement. Stay safe & keep on truckin'.

Thanks a lot mate for sharing this video with us! I find it really helpful and useful. Kind regards.

Legend mate, will be watching this and others next few weeks until my test.

Cheers for this mate like I said to you other day I’m really thinking of doing it and these videos are giving me motivation getting board of class 2 after 5 years hope your good mate keep it up 👍

Lift the suspension up after connecting up to trailer and winding up the legs is a doddle

Your videos are so valuable!! I’ve got my first Class 2 lesson next week so excited 👌🏻

Excellent video Deady good luck with your test tomorrow you will pass can't wait to see you driving a class 1 💪

'You have to pull your knob, pull it!' I'll remember that on my test LOL

Just something to mention, when you pulled the pin, your back looked like it was on the rubbing plate. Just watch that (you'll get used to pulling the pin one handed) as 5th wheel grease is a night mare, it gets everywhere without you realising and it's a pain to remove! Well done!

Hi, Deady 2012,, You would make a good instructor,, unfortunately, there are a lot of companies who take on instructors who have a very bad temperament for the job..bitter guys who have been in the Job to long.. keep up the good work. I have learned more from your Videos than I have with some of the class 1 instructors

Recently discovered your channel via #RoadLegends and am enjoying binge watching your videos while l catch up ! Couple of questions though , why are you called Deady 2012 ? And why do you spell it dead-y but pronounce it dee-dee ? And what is the 2012 all about ? You look older than 7 or 8 ! Thanks , and keep those videos coming , l'm loving watching them !

Another great video mate. Didn’t do that as part of the test in my day. Did it as part of the training though. Trailer parking brake is nice and easy nowadays. In my day it consisted of moving a ratchet handle back and forth about a hundred times until you were exhausted. You’d have thought they’d have improved the landing leg operation by now but I suppose if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it 😀😀

Brilliant video mate but you will find out one day that shunterz are your worse nightmare lol . Its either too high or too low . I'd drop your suspension on the tractor unit before you go under.... once under ... lift the trailer off its legs off the floor . Again same again when you detach come off the pin a little bit and then lower the suspension so legs touch the ground and drive out ... brilliant effort mate well done again on passing I cant wait for your first blog out on the road . I hopefully see you on road at some point buddy .... did the trainer ever explain to you on what to do if you ever have a very low trailer and lowering your suspension still wont go under ?

All the best for tomorrow mate! start my class 2 training in 2 weeks, hopefully if all goes well get to class one shortly after.

great content again gareth keep it up hopefully you are fully mended no and can get into the swing of c+e driving and that your interview went well

Another great vlog mate some great info keep doing what you do mate you deserved to pass your test all the very best

Another great video mate, thanks I'm taking all this onboard. Can't wait to get stuck into my training.

I got taught to drop the rear of unit when coming out and when recoupling get unit so far I and raise the air up so it lifts trailer that way its easier to wind the legs up

Really good vid mate & congrats on passing your C1+E. All the best

Great help mate got test next month cheers 👍

Hi Deady, found your hgv theory videos so helpful.. passed mine today as well as mod 2 hope to see you on the roads sometime! Keep it up 🙌🏼

Nice one mate 👌 I got to do a split couple on my test 😬😬😬😬

Lower the air suspension after the fifth wheel has disengaged and clear from the kingpin the reason the don't teach this is its something else for the candidate to think about this is why there's damage done when uncoupling/coupling fithwheel should be level when your clear nowt worse than bumping off remember loaded trailers will be heavy and the chassis rails do flex 👍keep it real dawg 👍

Nice video Deady, all the best mate, hope all goes well with your test 🤞

Love it Deady

Copling and uncoupling is easy using the word black brake leg air clip kingpin and then in reverse

Thanks for continuing to put these videos up .. they're very helpful

Best of luck Deady hope you pass it 😀😀👍👍

Nice vid bud, as always. Really pleased you passed your class one, bet the the haters were hating it 😂😂😂 Looking forward to seeing you vlogging in an artic. You'll do well I'm sure.

Very usefull info..... great what to expect as im about to do my theory

Hi Mate, Just quick reminder for your test tomorrow you need to tell the examiner about reg plate of the trailor

Wish me luck. Got my class 1 test monday.

Great vlog deady. I’ve got some idea what to remember when I do my class 1 lol 👍

Great vlog mate, very intuitive, it will help me when I finally go for it

hi Deady.i pass two days ago C+E driver licence.yupii

Great video mate.. Test on Tuesday and I've just sat here and had a complete mind blank!!!! Jesus 🤣🤣

Great vlog lad!! Seems forever ago I did my class 1!

Always drop suspension when pulling away from trailer!! Not all tractors have skids and even with skids you can still make shit of your tail lights if you don't drop air suspension! Especially dropping a heavy loaded trailer 👍👍 nice video👌

When u get a job you wont pull straight form under the trailer you will lower suspension on the unit then pull from under the unit same when re coupling

Thanks for the tips.. On the new regs.. Bend over, have a feel and touch ya knob 😂.. Oh and congrats on the pass (yes I'm watching in the wrong order) 👍

Good Video, how did you find Red Rose? I did my training there, both C and C+E . Steve was my instructor for both and when i'm out driving i can still hear his dulcet tones, reminding me of things i should be cheeking. He was a top bloke and a great instructor.

Very useful. Hope to see more. 👍

good luck for the test

Thanks brother that was really helpful

Brilliant vid, I got my C+E in a few months and I couldn't find any videos on exactly what the test involves other than the reversing part.

Good video mate, good insight for those who don’t know, funny though that everyone in the comments is an absolute expert at it telling you to do different things and criticising you. Typical.

Great video mate, I’m going to save this and use it as a reference in the future

Hope all goes well with your test.

Great vid mate hope your test goes well and u pass

Nice one good luck 👍

So you need to get out.. bend over.. walk round .. and pull your nob ... 😂 Surely you chuckled at your self inside 😄. Good vid mate sure you'll smash it 💪 Best of luck!!

Job well done .👌

Good luck with the test mate!

Very useful Thankyou 👍

Just to add, sometimes when uncoupling you may find that you cannot pull the lever out after taking the clip off, it sometimes gets jammed solid. Easy fix is to slightly lower or raise the suspension, just the smallest amount will free this up. Often not taught, but will be a life saver the first time this happens to you 👍

good luck for your test tomorrow mate fingers crossed

Well done ur well on ur way to getting ur licence

Thank you mate for this recording

Best of luck with your test 😀😀

Thanks a big help hopefully doing my class 1 asap

Great video mate 👍

I have an automatic license can i put in for my hgv ridged licences then after the tractor and trailer ??

Hey Deady, Ned Kelly Ireland shouted out your channel, just letting you know!

sum times look between the lines. who are friends and who are not. keep the good work up.

Really good vid mate

Nice!! Very helpful thanks🙂

great video mate, got my test 10th march!

Good luck mate!

Good video deady 👍

Good luck with the test..👍🙏🏼

Nice one

Why does the examiner not ask to check reverse lights? Might be a daft question. I have my class 1 booked soon so I'm just intrigued.