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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Newtothis21, Oct 5, 2011.

  1. Oct 5, 2011 #1
    Newtothis21

    Newtothis21 Bobtail Member

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    Im new to the business and I have no expeience any advice for a 21 year old with kno manual driving experience and does ffe teach u how to drive manual.


    Any other advice that I should be aware of drop the knowledge
     
    Newtothis21, Oct 5, 2011
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  3. Oct 5, 2011 #2
    chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Yes FFE will teach you how to drive. Its really not that hard just going to take you some practice. You will learn to double clutch in school but once you go out with your trainer maybe you can ask them to teach you to float. Its a hell of a lot easier.
     
    chompi, Oct 5, 2011
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  4. Oct 5, 2011 #3
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Can you say "adventure" ?
     
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  5. Oct 6, 2011 #4
    Newtothis21

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    so are.u saying it will be imposible lol
     
    Newtothis21, Oct 6, 2011
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  7. Oct 6, 2011 #5
    lonewolf4ad

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    Impossible no, challenging yes.
     
    lonewolf4ad, Oct 6, 2011
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  8. Oct 6, 2011 #6
    7122894003481

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    Honestly I would say wait til you get to school. I know you are trying to get ahead of the curve and that is great but if you read up on it too much, you will have one idea in your head and your trainer will have another and they will conflict. I would just let the trainer teach you that way you dont have any conflicting information. And trust me, there is a ton of great information on this site but there is also some terrible advice and I wouldnt want you to get the bad advice mixed up with the good. Not until you learn to drive and can tell the difference atleast.
     
    7122894003481, Oct 6, 2011
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  9. Oct 6, 2011 #7
    groundpounder

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    If they try and tell you its ok to park like this....it isn't.

    [​IMG]
     
    groundpounder, Oct 6, 2011
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    corneileous Thanks this.
  10. Oct 6, 2011 #8
    7122894003481

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    That is very true.......I mean, parking next to a CRST truck like that......That Peterbilt driver ought to be ashamed of himself. Hes just begging for a torn off fender.
     
    7122894003481, Oct 6, 2011
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  11. Oct 6, 2011 #9
    groundpounder

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    That Peterbilt driver was me and had that no driving idiot hit my fender something would have got torn off allright..
     
    groundpounder, Oct 6, 2011
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