Going out with my trainer today, a bit nervous.

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  1. stryker5673

    stryker5673 Bobtail Member

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    Nervous and excited at the same time. Any tips??
     
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  3. Chaps

    Chaps Light Load Member

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    Good luck my friend and drive safe!
     
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  4. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Bring him a bar of soap and some freshly picked flowers.

    Start up a conversation with " I only listen to speed thrash gospel - bought my ENTIRE collection . . . you look like a fan too."

    (Seriously - buy some ear plugs, you'll sleep better)

    Good luck.
     
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  5. Y2K

    Y2K Road Train Member

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    Just relax, your trainer will expect you to be as green as it gets, he knows trucking school doesn't teach you how to drive just how to get your CDL.
    Let the real learning begin, just pay attention watch and learn, you'll make plenty of mistakes along the way but that's expected so learn from them and keep on keeping on.
     
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  6. Floorguy1

    Floorguy1 Light Load Member

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    Good luck!! I hope you get a trainer that will teach you something. LISTEN to what he says. Bite your lip and put your time in and you will have your own truck before you know it. Safety first
     
  7. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    I am not the least bit nervous you are going out with your trainer. First dates are not to worry about, it is the 3rd maybe the 5th, you got to worry if marriage is mentioned. As I sit here at my pc, I have no worries the two of you will get along. Just be sure if there is a wedding, take plenty of pics.





    Now, on the serious side of things.

    I am not nervous, I will do fine sitting here waiting for any updates from you. I will be excited for you, but not so much as for you to lose concentration in what you a re supposed to be doing.

    On a serious note, why did the blonde get a headache after reading the orange juice box?





    Because it said, "concentrate".
     
  8. OFTOTR

    OFTOTR Medium Load Member

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    Just remember, just because he buys you dinner, you're not obligated to sleep with him.
     
  9. stryker5673

    stryker5673 Bobtail Member

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    Haha you guys are too funny.:biggrin_25523:
     
  10. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    Ok, so some of us made you laugh.

    Still nervous, are you?

    As you can probably "See", many of us been there, done that, and we know fully what you are thinking about, worried about, and nervous about.

    Good luck, keep us updated.

    But remember one other thing, you better see a ring on your finger, before you "put out"....:biggrin_25522:
     
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  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    What's the name of the company you're driving for?You'll probably be observing so I would takes notes, watch how your trainer does things and ask questions.I would ask your trainer what rules he has so you don't run into any not so fun surprises while in training.
     
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