My only proof is this forum set of posts, logged as they happened, I did not take pictures or audio or whatever, he would have blew a gasket if I snapped pics.
but I know what load the quarter sized dent in the driver side tandem wheel that he banged out with a hammer was.
Orentation and Trainer Time
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TruckerDragon, Nov 14, 2010.
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When you are calmer in a day or two, let us know what you said to your dipsh*t trainer. I can only imagine his tough guy response. -
I'm sure you could pull time online most of the time. Look at all the drivers on youtube and all that for that matter. You'll do fine. -
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What I told my trainer is easy: "I am not sure I can do this, I am going to talk to family and see what is up, and I will talk to driver services in a day or so " I basically got a 'oh I see' and then he told me that last night when I took a 2.5-3 hour break to be on the computer, that he 'knew i am probably not cut out for this' because I dont 'dedicate my whole life to it' and such....
I still put in over 450 miles that day. -grumble- Its not a amazing amount but its enough that its 3,150 miles a week. (Eventually till you run out of hours) -
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I wouldn't throw in the towel yet. I would try a different trainer, and see how it all works out before deciding whether or not driving is for you. The inspiration and direction of a good trainer might be what you really need. They would also be able to possibly help you with time management or provide insight into making time for yourself and the internet as well.
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Hell no don't throw in the towel! NO NO NO!!!!
You had a bad trainer, or from what I've been reading a bad co-driver. No, you don't need to dedicate your heart and soul like he says. It's a career, that's for sure and you got to give it all you got (which you've been doing) but you don't have sell your soul to it.
I've read other threads where the trainer was a butt-hat. They got different trainers and life was much improved.
You CAN do this...you know you can.Injun, Wedge, The Challenger and 3 others Thank this. -
I cant help but feel that when im with my trainer he dictates my life, drive as long as im told, drive when im told, etc. I feel I dont have any say, I thought I did but...I have been quite soundly taught that I do not apparently.
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