If I control a Ford P1200 26 foot Fedex truck very well on a daily basis, should I feel confident that I will be able to pick up controlling a 53-footer pretty well, or do these two things have basically nothing to do with each other?
Controlling a smaller truck vs. controlling a fill-sized semi
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by McCauley, Apr 24, 2014.
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Some similarities, but completely different maneuvering control dynamics and space needs and management. Maybe you'll have no problem, maybe you will have problems. Hard to say.
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The 53 foot part is a trailer behind a tractor - not a straight truck.
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Had no idea how hard skilling is, and I'm on a 28 footer. It's beyond tough. Opposite wheel effect Is very difficult to learn. If you drive a straight truck, It's on a whole diff level of hell.
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I hope to get my CDL and build a year or two of experience OTR, and then come back to Fedex doing what those guys are doing. -
Sure, you should feel confident you'll pick it up quickly. There's a lot of differences but you're further along the learning curve than a person who's only driven an automatic Prius, for sure.
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It's exactly the same,but completely different.
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