Leaving for Primes Orientation on September 16th

I'm going to be leaving for Primes Orientation in Springfield on Monday, September 16th. I was wondering if anyone else here just starting out will be starting around that same time.

Also, I've been studying my manual to get my permit before I go and recently found out that I need to get a physical exam before I'm even allowed to take the written test for the permit.. I'm not sure if this is normal for every state, and since it's something I have to pay out of pocket it's just another thing I have to deal with before leaving.

Anyways, my main reason for posting was to see if anyone else was starting on the same day as me and what you were doing to prepare.

 

I've read that you get 1 day off for every 7 days you work. Which is fine with me and my family.. Is something like 7 weeks out with 1 week off completely unheard of?

 

Good to know. Thank you sir!

 

Being new and a bit nervous, I don't believe driving at 58 will bother me to much right off the bat. Later on though.. I'm sure it will.