Road Test

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Lycan56, Mar 25, 2014.

  1. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I notice a little FemDom in there somewhere.

    Still, I guess turnabout is fair play.
    It's all in the Spirit.
     
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  3. WitchyWomen

    WitchyWomen Medium Load Member

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    Hey Moose laughed my but off so go for it, actually ask Steve I am the best sub a man could ask for....
     
  4. SteveH85396

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    She tried to park it in our garage! :)
     
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  5. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Well, pick it up and put it back on.

    I'm sure Steve would appreciate it.
     
  6. blazblu82

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    This, too, will be a concern of mine when I get re-hired by Swift. I had to stop driving due to health reasons; and now that I am exempted, I can drive again. However, due to an at-fault accident back in August, I've had to put off working with Swift until later this year. Should be good to go in about 5 months. Although, I've been "off the road" since the end of 2010. I'll try the road test; but I think I would simply opt for some mentor time instead. Who knows, I might surprise myself.
     
  7. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Being out that long might require a refresher course.
     
  8. droflex

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    Ha! I would shift like a newb after a 10 hour break sometimes.

    Most times I shifted were just like any other day.

    It was weird. Trying to figure out how I lost the timing overnight.

    Maybe not the correct amount of rest/caffeine ratio.

    Most important thing to me was not crashing.

    I'd get the POS in gear eventually. Well hopefully within a couple seconds.

    When I was with Central, they didn't teach us the switches on the 13 speed.

    When I got with the trainer I had to learn the switches and float.

    That pretty much sucked at the time but double clutch would mess me up now.
     
  9. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    That's true. It is a timing thing.
    I can start out the day shifting smooth as silk, and after a full shift I seem to grind it more and more.
    Maybe my left leg just gets tired, or I lose some coordination as the day goes by.

    And some mornings it is like I have been driving all day, and I just can't seem to get it right until later in the day.


    Best thing to do for a road test is make sure you get to bed early the night before, and get a decent breakfast at least an hour before you drive to let your system stabilize before you drive.
     
  10. GranaRig831

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    Still curious to know if recruiter was bs`ing Lycan that if one does not pass road test at orientation but seem safe...if they will pull you aside and train you a bit before sending you packing home?.... does anyone know if true?
    Would hate to go down south, then thru all pre hire & pre-orientation but sent home on my own dollar if I cant double clutch properly for tester.
     
  11. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I didn't see it happen when I was in orientation.
    If you failed the road test they sent you packing.

    Those were for things like running a curb, which even DMV doesn't allow, or doing something else that is unsafe.
    If you are just having trouble shifting they might provide some help. But, I don't really know for sure.
     
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