Now you know how your employer feels.. you're supposed to be "understanding" and happily accept this... But to add to that scenario.. she shouldn't have told you and just wait till you found it and then be all indignant about daring to question her.. its all a part of driving after all.
Probably fired and want more training
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by They Call Me Miss Frizzle, Oct 28, 2020.
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1st rule of backing if you're unsure for even a second: GET OUT AND LOOK (G.O.A.L.). Even if ya gotta do it 6 times to get on the dock, or into the hole. Turn off your C.B. if you have one. Ignore that impatient other driver that can't wait for you to safely finish your task. (and if you're one of "those guys" who disagrees that everyone started out in the same boat and you started out perfect, then screw YOU too.)
2nd thing I see new drivers that can't back doing is zig-zagging-zig-zagging their tractor back and forth and back and forth, etc. as they are backing. up. KEEP THE BACK END OF YOUR TRAILER IN YOUR MIRRORS. If you can't, then stop, and pull up forward a bit so you can see it.
Good backing starts with a good setup. A good setup to make the back means fewer adjustments to get where you're going. Learn that first, and the rest will come.tinytim, dwells40, Just passing by and 3 others Thank this. -
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What's needed is for you to take ownership of YOUR learning.
You say you're dropping 4 trailers a day. That means you have 4 opportunities to practice.
- What does your namesake do at every opportunity? She gets off the bus! You need to do the same.
- After you set up - GOAL. See where you actually are. Notice the difference between setups. Get good reference points, walk all the way around the trailer. Make a game plan
- Back 10 feet. GOAL. See what changed and what you need to have happen next
- Back up 10 feet. GOAL. Did what you want to happen actually occur?
- 》○If yes, back up another 5 feet and repeat.
- 》If no, DON'T GO FURTHER BACKWARDS. Pull back the where you were, and try again. The earlier you recognize you are off the "glidepath" the easier it is to fix.
- Before the tail of the trailer crosses the threshold of the spot. GOAL. See how much space you actually have.
- If you think you are within 2 feet of something. GOAL. Doing this will help you learn frames of reference and notice danger earlier.
I can spend all day talking a guy into a spot and it won't make a difference if he isn't GOALing and making decisions for himself.tinytim, Just passing by and They Call Me Miss Frizzle Thank this. -
With them GOAL becomes GOAT - Get Out And THINK. I've given you the knowledge you need, but until you apply it yourself, you're going to keep sucking.Gearjammin' Penguin, Numb, They Call Me Miss Frizzle and 2 others Thank this. -
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When you are backing, anywhere, never get in a hurry.
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