Wrong Turn in a 44-Ton Truck | UK HGV Driver Trapped on a Narrow Residential Road

This video shows how a simple wrong turn in an HGV can quickly turn into a difficult situation.

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On what started as a normal working day, I took a right turn into a residential road while heading toward a delivery point. The road became narrower, more countryside-like, and eventually led to a dead end — not suitable for an articulated truck. At that point, turning around safely became the real challenge.

After stopping to assess the situation and walking ahead to check the road, it was clear there was no way through. With limited options, I had to reverse carefully until I found enough space to turn around. A local resident helped guide me, and after a very tight manoeuvre with a few shunts, I managed to get the truck back out without damage.

This video shows:
• How quickly things can change after a wrong turn
• The importance of stopping, assessing, and not forcing a manoeuvre
• Why HGV driving is more than just “sitting behind the wheel”
• Real decision-making under pressure on narrow UK roads

No drama, no exaggeration — just a real moment from everyday UK HGV driving.

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