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Greer, SC orientation May 4

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Iceman1984, Apr 10, 2015.

  1. Apr 10, 2015 #1
    Iceman1984

    Iceman1984 Light Load Member

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    Well, finally decided to try Swift. I'll be going to orientation in Greer on May the 4th. I am a little nervous about the road test lol. I have about 7 months of driving but hate being tested! How bad do they scrutinize experienced drivers on the road test? I'm an OK driver, but grind a gear from time to time especially downshifting to the lower gears and OK at backing, but not great. Does anyone know if they want you to double clutch the gears? I've been trying to get back into double clutching lately so I can get a feel for it again, I've gotten so used to floating them. Anyone else happen to be going the same day/location?
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2015 #2
    A21CAV

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    Drive the way you're comfortable shifting , watch the trailer on turns (no curb climbing , be careful with following distance , take your time backing be sure to GOAL and pull up and reset a bad setup . Keep your head on a swivel while underway . Imagine you are the one teaching the examiner and demonstrate the right way to do it . Piece-o-cake !
     
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  4. Apr 11, 2015 #3
    Iceman1984

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    Thanks CAV, appreciate the good advice. I'm probably worried too much about nothing
     
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  5. Apr 11, 2015 #4
    momluvschloe

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    Congratulations Driver and good luck. I am in training for swift here in Texas.
     
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  7. Apr 12, 2015 #5
    Iceman1984

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    Oh OK, good luck to you! I noticed your handle....do you have a daughter named Chloe?
     
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  8. Apr 12, 2015 #6
    2Girls_1Truck

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    The best advice if you're missing and grinding low gears is to flush up less... RPMs are almost always too high when the gears are so close like in the basement. Combined with braking and slowing, you may only need to flush up 1-200 rpm to meet your next gear.
     
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  9. Apr 12, 2015 #7
    MysticHZ

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    Must be a Canadian thing ... down here we flush toilets and rev engines.
     
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  10. Apr 12, 2015 #8
    little brother trucker 87

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    went through orientation in Greer then with swift now about 4 months just don't run over anything or kill anyone you'll be fine had a guy run completely off the road and wasn't even able to get it in gear he still pass the road test
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2015 #9
    Iceman1984

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    Hehe, that's pretty funny. How much experience did he have?
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2015 #10
    Tolan

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    The test is pretty basic. Swift does want you to double clutch depends on who is testing rather or not they give a crap. They are not looking for perfection just the ability to drive with out killing anyone. I mean heck you think your nervous think about the guy that has to give you the test. Lol
     
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