New Drivers, learn from other's mistakes

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  1. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    Figure out where to park before you park, don't just park anywhere.

     
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    Cool.
     
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    I remember once at a Love's. A Western Express pulled up next to a truck in front of me. I was leaving so I turn on my headlights and start pulling out. Thinking they will notice. Nope they started heading to the store. So I blow my air horn then they move. I might of woken up some drivers because it was early. Around 3-5am. Some people just don't think when parking. Look at any tight rest area example all of PA. No one attempts to park in a way so others can leave.
     
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    Problem is half of the current drivers cant speak or read english
     
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    Common courtesy for others trying to do the same job as you is missing in the industry nowadays.
     
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    Some are born and raised in this country that can't speak or read English because they don't want to.

    I ran into one the other day when I was shopping with my kid at Whole Foods, the girl would not get out of the way when I politely asked her. I got a smart ******** response "no hablo ingles" so my kid said in Spanish please move then complimented her about her shoes and her necklace and earrings. The girl just stood there like a deer in headlights for a moment then walked away fast. As she walked away, my kid turned to me and said in Spanish something I can't repeat here about the girl.

    I think common sense has left the industry.
     
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    It doesnt matter where theyre born and raised. Signs in america are in english.
     
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    WTH, how they can be born here and they don't speak English? They don't go to school or something?
     
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    Crazzzzy!!