Questions about orientation

first day, urinalysis, skills test and road test. in denver, that was all we did the first day
second day, paperwork, listening to all the normal stuff companies make you listen to, sexual harassment, policies, etc...
third day we did qualcom, trip planning, chaining up tire... dont remember what else
think its just 3 days right? lol

they take you outside, say theres the truck, back it up. first you drive around the course in a sectioned off area, to make sure you can turn without hitting the cones, or in case of denver, it WAS big concrete blocks but dont know if its the same, so you do a like square pattern around the course, then you straighten up, go straight back, then pull back forward, and you do a 45 degree backing. if you hit something, they arent gonna say ok thats it you're fired, they wanna make sure you have control of the truck. street, its just like your dmv test, reading signs, changing lanes, driving the truck... again, you can make mistakes, grind gears, you're new its expected. the only thing i didnt do out of all of this was the 45 degree backing up, but you can get out as many times as ya want, they arent grading you like that, just making sure you understand hey i cant see lemme get out and look

 

On the skills test you will have to do a blind side back. The tester will cover your head with a big headsock so you can't see and have you do an alley dock. Just trust your instincts and you'll do just fine.

 

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scooter has been quite the comedian tonight... are you drunk?! lol

 

LOL. Don't mind Scooter. I just finished orientation in P'cola and am playing the waiting game while they crunch numbers on whether to send me to a trainer or have a trainer routed down here. Anywho, the hardest part about the skills evaluation ("test" is a bit harsh) is being nervous. Things are easier if you are relaxed...easier said than done when new. That said, you have to get completely LOST in what you want to do to "fail" or be told to go back to the school for a brush-up. The barrels are quite a bit tighter than school, but I one-shotted each obstacle. Just remember what you were told in school and make the truck work for you. Your evaluator is NOT looking for perfection, rather that you have at least a clue on how to move your truck. Best of luck!

 

Thanks- Familymule about Pensacola yard and Term. Also about skills test,looking forward to big day and geting out on the road. Also you,re waiting to go out with trainer or truck assignment,hope not long , next week I,ll be there any advice would sure be helpful.Thanks Again,Stay safe out there EasyDrive.

 

Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors. Make it overly obvious you are using your mirrors, especially going into turns, through the turn, etc.

I always encouraged my students to call out the signs along the route while testing out, especially over-pass heights, signs related to trucks. Obey the speed the speed limit.

Wear a Depends adult diaper too.