road vs city route

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Freebird135, May 9, 2009.

  1. Duckf00t

    Duckf00t Bobtail Member

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    Have to agree with Big Don.

    Personally, now that I have been over the road I couldn't take route driving. But my circumstances are diffrent that yours- I'm out with my wife, the kids are old enough to be self reliant. So we like the travel aspect. Don't get too caught up in the "whats the right move" the truth is what might seem right now will change later. One thing for sure. Get that CDL and protect it, dont go do anything stupid. That baby is a gold mine. Three things my trainer taught me that has given me more help than you can imagine.

    1. You can't go too slow. How many times can you go down that mountain grade too slow? Many as you want. How many times can you go too fast? Once.

    2. When in doubt whip it out... if need the space clear traffic and take it all. When you need it those lines are just paint on the ground.

    3. When in doubt get out. If you dont know exactly where you trailer is get out and look. Dont know if you'll fit in that side street, throw the flashers on and go walk it.

    Good luck my friend
     
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  3. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    But don't take out any turkeys without a permit.....sorry Fishy.....:biggrin_25523:
     
  4. Freebird135

    Freebird135 Road Train Member

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    thanks everybody for the input, really

    one reason i want to decide early on whether to go road or city is because of this:

    if i went to city for 10 years and then decided to go to road, id be at the bottom of the road seniority list and vice versa

    i really think i will end up city as i like the hourly wage

    thanks again everybody
     
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