School is in session

So I started school yesterday, and they threw us right into it soon after finishing paperwork and short talk. It was awful. Cold and rained all day, and our teacher for the group is a perfectionist. I think he may have forgotten it's all of our first time driving a truck, and for some of us, our first manual. But what a difference a day makes! We've been practicing straight backs since yesterday, and in cab pre trip and outside pre trip around the engine bay and 5th wheel. We all improved so much and kept at it today. I have a bit more confidence as we go, and am seeing that our teacher just wants the best out of us after talking to a couple other students that's about to test out, and let's you know your mistake but also let's you know how good you've done after correcting it.

Oh and I'm getting sick from being out in the cold rain yesterday, all day. So it's going swell but I don't want to miss a day or two. I'm also trying not to let my vertical challengeness defeat me with the clutch

 

Thanks everyone! I will definitely ask questions as they come and the more I learn.

 

Ok, in need of some advice if anyone has any idea on what to do. I'm 5'1, 5'2 and I'm not sure how I'll be able to do the road portion. Here's why: with me so short I have to scoot the seat all the way up, steering wheel pretty much against me. My left foot sits under the clutch, so I have to pick it up and over the clutch to use it. Obviously I can't do this through all 10 gears on city streets or I'll have to cut my leg off from the pain of holding it up that long.

My teacher suggested a pillow behind my back, but I'm afraid since my legs are so short it really won't make a difference. Any ideas?