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Questions to ask your trainer

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NewbieTransport, Apr 20, 2016.

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  1. Apr 20, 2016 #1
    NewbieTransport

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    What are some some questions you should ask your trainer when you're on his/her truck?
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2016 #2
    Chinatown

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    What are the empty gallon milk jugs for?
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2016 #3
    jmmsr

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    that's information for real
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2016 #4
    NewbieTransport

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    i can see where this post is going. where do you dispose of the biohazard waste?
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2016 #5
    David_Simpson

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    if he stops frequently for a quick break

    if he minds that you stop as you are getting saddle sore

    if he has any objections to your type of music

    if he smokes

    if you can smoke

    small talk, to get to know him as fast as possible.
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2016 #6
    Hick

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    "Ok, you're coming down Mounteagle at 90mph, 80k lbs and brakes on fire. Around a turn, you see a school bus stopped sideways in the middle of the road. On your right, a car with a family - 3 small children in the back. On your left, a car with 4 nuns. You can't get stopped for the bus or get around the cars. What now?"

    That should make you popular.
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2016 #7
    breadtrk

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    Take out the nuns, they are prepared.
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2016 #8
    Jazzy J

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    How long have they been driving a truck?
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2016 #9
    pattyj

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    Once you get in trainers truck you'll be asking many questions and you won't need a list.observe everything he does and ask questions along the way.Taking notes will help too.
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2016 #10
    Jubal3

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    If your trainer has a clue, he has "rules" on his truck.
    Ask him about those.

    If he/she doesn't have any, get a new trainer. Yours has no clue how to train.
     
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