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Preparing for driving OTR WITH A TRAINER

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by applebrown78, May 3, 2011.

  1. May 3, 2011 #1
    applebrown78

    applebrown78 Bobtail Member

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    This will be a life changing experience for me. How should I prepare for sitting in a truck with a perfect stranger for a coupla weeks. Any tips on how to shut up listen and drive without freaking out? Yes I'm a female. :biggrin_25526:I primarly dont want a trainer who doesnt smoke and who isnt a pervert. Who is patient and who takes my learning as seriously as I am.
     
    applebrown78, May 3, 2011
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  3. May 3, 2011 #2
    Paddington

    Paddington Medium Load Member

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    I would try and request a female trainer, if you can.
    I trained for a year and the male/female thing could lead to problems for both you and the trainer.
    Not always, but the potential is there.
    I see you're from PHX, are you going with Swift?
     
    Paddington, May 3, 2011
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  4. May 3, 2011 #3
    applebrown78

    applebrown78 Bobtail Member

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    I'm weighing all my options Paddington. Check out my blog when you have the chance...w/s, werner, swift, may, gordon. im rolling the dice and hoping it'll all work out for the best. i want to see the country but i would prefer to be able to take the truck home. I'm starting school next week so im getting the butterflies and last minute jitters. Thanks for your reply
     
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  5. May 3, 2011 #4
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You are about to embark on an adventure. It is not a marriage, just a short time together. You will either hate your trainer or love him/her. His/her word means everything, yours means nothing. Just grin and bear it, time will fly by. Best of luck.
     
    Allow Me., May 3, 2011
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    Wargames Thanks this.
  7. May 4, 2011 #5
    oorahduece

    oorahduece Bobtail Member

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    grin and bear it is what i hear...im in the same boat..female and looking forward to it..been at my current job for 6+ yrs now...non driving...already have my cdl plus xwt endorsements..had to wait for mvr to clear and as of the 20th im good to go...but its been a year dont want a refresher but i think its inevetable...usa trains then tests should i go that way really want the swift way but can i pass the road test...thats the Q...how hard is the road tests..shifting good but inconsistent...backing sux...any opinions will be greatly appeciated..
     
    oorahduece, May 4, 2011
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  8. May 4, 2011 #6
    oorahduece

    oorahduece Bobtail Member

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    and sorry apple if i highjacked...dont care if my trainer is male or female as long as they know what their doing
     
    oorahduece, May 4, 2011
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