My first embarrasing mistake!

[HappyHippyDad]

Pulled into a customers driveway, lots of cars parked there, got a bit stuck trying to reverse out, Its a new van (Trafic) and much bigger than what I'm used to (and heavier!!!)! After 5 mins of getting nowhere a tiny spark of panic slipped in and I quickly popped over the huge lawn that was by no means well looked after, just an overgrown mass and escaped with a bit of a wheel spin at the end. Felt a bit bad, but didn't think too much about it!

Just had a phone call saying that a big yellow van has been seen on CCTV and was it me?

Obviously owned up straight away and going around tomorrow morning to do a bit of gardening with a very red face!! (and perhaps get some reversing lessons) :shame:

Thought you could all do with a bit of a laugh!

 

[Silly Sausage]

Hahaha...did you install the CCTV?!

 

[7029 dave]

That's life, maybe reverse park next time!!

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Hahaha...did you install the CCTV?!

No.. Was only a small job, installing an additional bell chime, so it will end up costing me!! My mistake though!

 

[Geoffsd]

Send them a bill for upgrading the earth.

 

[HandySparks]

That's life, maybe reverse park next time!!

Yes, I had to learn quite a few new tricks when I first started driving a van. Now I always reverse into a driveway unless I know for sure that there's room to turn round. Also usually reverse into a parking space unless it's going to be difficult to unload that way.

Another one is always stopping at right angles to the main road at a T junction, even if the side road joins at an angle. Better to block the side road with the back of the van rather than have to pull out without being able to see properly.

 

[Richard Burns]

Happens to us all, just that small moment of "this will be OK" followed by long term regret!
It will soon all be over with and the good will you show may mean you get called back, at least they will remember you!:speechless:

 

[Sintra]

Yes, I had to learn quite a few new tricks when I first started driving a van. Now I always reverse into a driveway unless I know for sure that there's room to turn round. Also usually reverse into a parking space unless it's going to be difficult to unload that way.

Another one is always stopping at right angles to the main road at a T junction, even if the side road joins at an angle. Better to block the side road with the back of the van rather than have to pull out without being able to see properly.

Don't be applying for your HGV test anytime soon

 

[Darkwood]

Well its the weekend now you can sit down relax and watch a film.... i hear The Lawnmower Man is a good film :earmuffs:

 

[Flanders]

I have just found this CCTV of you on your way home

Drunk driver crashes van into Melbourne restaurant - YouTube