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Orentation and Trainer Time

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TruckerDragon, Nov 14, 2010.

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  1. Dec 12, 2010 #281
    celticwolf

    celticwolf Road Train Member

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    That is all that counts..

    If our paths cross be sure to say 'hey' I'll be in a red central kw t2000.. I know most of them are red. I'll be happy to PM the truck number if you want.
     
    celticwolf, Dec 12, 2010
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  3. Dec 12, 2010 #282
    Mike'

    Mike' Medium Load Member

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    Will do. :D
     
    Mike', Dec 12, 2010
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  4. Dec 12, 2010 #283
    Lady K

    Lady K Road Train Member

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    AHHHH Ok - I just couldn't picture it - LOL! You have talent sir :biggrin_25514:
     
    Lady K, Dec 12, 2010
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  5. Dec 12, 2010 #284
    Klingon

    Klingon Heavy Load Member

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    You used "cold" water?
     
    Klingon, Dec 12, 2010
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  7. Dec 12, 2010 #285
    TruckerDragon

    TruckerDragon Heavy Load Member

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    Sure thing but I wont be hunting friends till im solo :( Too much to learn.

    As for todays update, once again my trainer shows me that he desires to train. As I said he is o/o so he eats all costs. We had a day of down time today, so what did he do? Well, last night he idled the truck to keep us warm (his fuel) then he drove me to a abandon lot, (his fuel) and taught me some backing/docking for about 6 hours. All on his dime and his time. He did not have to do that, he wanted to. :)
     
    TruckerDragon, Dec 12, 2010
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  8. Dec 13, 2010 #286
    Katey

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    Sounds like you got one of the really good ones, one of the ones that wants to put drivers on the road that he would trust driving around his hometown. I am so glad tha you are getting this experience after the horrible ordeal you went through with the last guy.
     
    Katey, Dec 13, 2010
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  9. Dec 13, 2010 #287
    bobvillaoftn

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    I hope your also telling him how much you appreciate all that he's doing for you and for helping you through everything along with it being on "his dime".
     
    bobvillaoftn, Dec 13, 2010
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  10. Dec 13, 2010 #288
    TruckerDragon

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    Of course, I do!

    I mentioned it, and later offered to buy him lunch and he refused to let me pay. So I told him that I felt bad and wanted to do somthing and he said "All i ask is that you listen, learn, and do your best."
    I really dont know what to say to that :p
     
    TruckerDragon, Dec 13, 2010
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  11. Dec 13, 2010 #289
    DonRobbie

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    The one thing I would add from my experience is that if the trainer is not doing a good job or even if you and they do not "click" you need to say something about it early. If you fail the check ride after training they are going to interpret any criticism you make at that time as throwing him under the bus for your failure.

    If you are "getting it" and the guy's just a nitwit then hold your nose and finish shoveling the barn.
     
    DonRobbie, Dec 13, 2010
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  12. Dec 13, 2010 #290
    chompi

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    In regards to the oatmeal, the water was room temperature.
     
    chompi, Dec 13, 2010
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