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When do you stop being a “new driver”?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by copperdome, Jan 30, 2020.

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  1. Jan 30, 2020 #1
    copperdome

    copperdome Light Load Member

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    I got my CDL a few years ago but I only have a year combined experience. I didn’t have driving jobs the entire time... I still feel pretty new.
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2020 #2
    HotH2o

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    Once you’ve driven through all 4 seasons you are no longer a new driver.
     
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  4. Jan 30, 2020 #3
    truckdriver31

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    never. im new everyday
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2020 #4
    copperdome

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    Haha I feel that way some days...

    I have the all 4 seasons down... in WV to boot.

    I felt like I graduated when the wrecker driver slid backwards on his way up the hill to get me (with chains on) and wrecked into a guardrail.

    .... long story short I hadn’t wrecked I was just stuck... or gained some stupidity points for driving on that road in the first place I guess it’s just however you want to look at it.
     
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  7. Jan 30, 2020 #5
    D.Tibbitt

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    Truck drivin, the only job that can make u feel like a rookie every signle day
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2020 #6
    Rubber duck kw

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    When you no longer have to wonder if you're a new driver yet you aren't anymore.
     
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  9. Jan 30, 2020 #7
    uncleal13

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    I've been driving for 22 years straight plus several years on and off before that. Still felt like a rookie up until two years ago. Now I'm almost the old guy.
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2020 #8
    copperdome

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    I guess what I’m wondering additionally, is when would my driving record command some better hauls/a better company? I’m not saying anything bad against my company, I love the company but I’ve heard they’ve fallen on hard times.
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2020 #9
    Tb0n3

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    Which 4 seasons? We've got winter, mud and construction up here.
     
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  12. Jan 31, 2020 #10
    cthomas341

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    Never. Every day is a new experience.
     
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