If you're holding me up then you're driving too slow. If I'm not behind you then I don't care how slow you go.
Going Too Slow?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jowsuf, May 22, 2013.
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well I look at it this way if i have a PSD driving in my truck I am not going to push him into doing anything unsafe.
the first real curve he or she takes on their own driving is sometimes scary but as many things in life as we do more of them we get more cofidence and then never think about it. It does take time to get use to driving something as large as a simi with or without the load. The PSD's I worry about is the ones that know it all right off the bat!!!!!! -
nervousness; worry; loss of
dignity and humiliation; grief; shock and embarrassment;
annoyance; and aggravation and inconvenience...looks like she wasnt paying attention herself and waited till the last moment to pass like alot of cars do and is looking to get PAID -
davetiow Thanks this.
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In the begining, as we all remember our begining days, it is advisable to do whatever you feel confortable doing. If anyone does not like your speed, he/she can go around you. It is not a race. Until you feel more comfortable, drive the speed you feel comfortable at. Experience will teach you what is best for you and still be safe. Dont worry about your trainer, just remember it is your license on the line when you are in the drivers seat, not his/hers. Listen to what he/she says and advise them that you dont feel comfortable at whatever speed they want you to go.
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I had a trainer who told me to speed up. I also had several who told me to slow down. I had a trainer who thought the company we worked for was a heaven send. And then I had two more who wanted to burn the place to the ground. I had a trainer assure me that you *could* do 62 in California. Swore to God chp would run right past you. Then I had another who wouldn't shut up about his speeding ticket for going just north of 57 1/2. I had trainers who were old, trainers who were young. Trainers with years under neath their belts and trainers who were as fresh faced and wide eyed as I was. But, I never, EVER had a trainer who'd agreed to take the blame for my #### ups, pay for my tickets, or tell the officer it was him who caused that roll over. It's your CDL on the line, your career...your life. If you have a trainer whos pushing you to be unsafe... or whatever "unsafe" is to you, fire them. I had six different trainers in four months time, and you know what, my training certificate looks just as good on the wall as anyone elses ever did...
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I have driven the 18 in Oregon often enough . It actually starts as the 22 in Salem the you split off onto the 18 then hit the 101 north of Lincoln city . This is a winding two lane road that if this OP had a decent trainer he could teach him how to really "drive" the truck. When I take this route it is to deliver loads of scrap paper to the Georgia Pacific mill in Toledo. These loads allways have me at 80k lbs . I've got a 550hp cat with an 18 sp box and gear selection on these roads is crucial. A lot of the curves and bends have to be taken at the correct entry speed and correct gear selection otherwise you will lose momentum and lug down too much trying to pull out of the curve while maintaining momentum and road speed. I would love the opportunity to teach a new driver on these roads. Sounds like the OP's trainer is a douchebag , if he was any good he would realize the potential these roads give for teaching correct gear selection and road speeds. This guys trainer isn't worth jack #### if he can't recognize the opportunity. These roads are slow going for good drivers , so don't beat yourself up OP, just drive to your ability and concentrate on the old adage of "slow is smooth - smooth is fast".
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Thanks everyone for the responses. They really put things into perspective for me. I feel a bit more at ease now. Plus, I got a new mentor and we're running team so I won't be bothered so much by someone scrutinizing my every move while I'm driving.
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