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First Day At TTCC

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by terryg247, Jun 22, 2015.

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  1. Sep 10, 2015 #51
    terryg247

    terryg247 Light Load Member

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    Well I just finished training with Schneider and get my truck next Tuesday and hit the road

    Keeping this somewhat on topic here are a couple things that I wished I learned in school that would have made my training a bit easier
    1) Learning a multiple of backing techniques - Knowing how to back straight up is important however in the real world most of the lots are forty five degrees and a assortment of other varieties
    2) An actual full pretrip - I understand that schools goal is to get the driver a license however it was a bit embarrassing when the instructor opened the hood and all I knew what to look for was the governor and air dryer
    3) Trip planning - Thankfully I know how to read a map and even more so how to use a GPS but it would have been nice to spend some actual time on how to plan your day from start to finish
     
    terryg247, Sep 10, 2015
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  3. Sep 10, 2015 #52
    flyguy35

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    There is no doubt the schools just teach you the basic to get through the MTO test. At the Ottawa location, we were taught a couple of different backing options. I was lucky my instructor took the time to teach about doing a proper complete pre-trip, compared to what I learned in the regular training. My instructor even took the time to teach me how to do a drop and hook using the air suspension. A trip planning day during the course would certainly have been helpful but seeing it is not an MTO requirement, I guess they don't bother.

    Enjoy the new truck and keep us posted on your adventures and travels.
     
    flyguy35, Sep 10, 2015
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  4. Sep 11, 2015 #53
    flyguy35

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    I got word this morning that I am officially with Kriska pending the physical and pee test which I have no worries of passing and that I will be in the orientation class starting on the 21st. The safety/examiner person said I did excellent given the amount of training so far. Time to celebrate by cracking open a cold one later today. I look forward to learning as well as getting pointers and advice from everyone on this forum.
     
    flyguy35, Sep 11, 2015
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  5. Sep 11, 2015 #54
    terryg247

    terryg247 Light Load Member

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    Now the real education begins! Congrats
     
    terryg247, Sep 11, 2015
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