Is it normal to have an instructor smoke in the tractor while teaching? We were not allowed to roll the windows down at all, along with having him fall asleep while I was doing 1-5 up shifting.
Roadmasters driving school in San antonio TX not impressed
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by hizen, Mar 1, 2015.
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Talk to the administrator. That would not be normal. I'm sure DOT would be interested in the sleeping part.
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You must have been shifting pretty smooth if he can sleep through you going through the bottom gears. I can remember when I was learning how to shift, nobody could sleep during that time. But to answer your question no that's not normal. Go to person in charge of student training and report it as well as the in cab smoking.
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Evidently the instructor has confidence in your driving abilitiy; so much so that he can take a nap. I wouldn't complain about that at all; it's easier to learn without someone running their mouth while you're driving.
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You must be some smooth shifter, for sure.
But the nodding off and smoking with the widows sealed is not professional (nor considerate) for any instructor.
I'm a smoker but wouldn't expect a "windows sealed" environment for students if I lit up (after asking if it would bother them).
Definitely not a professional top quality instructor, to say the least.
BTW, I was always trained to have the driver's window open, even if just an inch, to help be able to hear any problems (ie. unusual noises) enroute with tractor or trailer. -
I I have driven a 10 speed before on private property. I have the bare basics down of double clutching and shifting. -
Get your CDL and get outta there...there is better stuff to complain about once you get with a trainer and then go solo....best of luck! -
Pick a good company to work for and don't just settle for what the school pushes. You should have already been submitting applications. Will you live in Texas or AZ after graduation? Do you have endorsements? -
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