Things I wish my trainer had taught me

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Odin's Rabid Dog, May 20, 2018.

  1. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Things I wish more people knew:

    • Try not to drive over the fog line as there are rocks waiting to get flipped up on a windshield.
    • The trailer will stick out further than the tractor when you make a tight turn to pull through a parking spot
    • If your out in BFE and see a place to park, try not to park right in the middle and use two spaces for one truck. You aren't the only one out in BFE.
    • If you see an old lady with a flat tire on the side of the road stop and change it for her. @#$% the appointment. :)
     
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  3. bowlwinkle

    bowlwinkle Heavy Load Member

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    *When you leave your truck, take off the bluetooth headset. You don't need to walk around looking like Garth Brooks.
    *And carrying on conversations on your phone in the restroom is kinda weird too.
    *And the "former navy seal" at the lunch counter, probably isn't.
     
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  4. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    just to let you know when i start up a new company i'll be trying to hire you as my new trainer instructor some very good tips there.
     
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  5. ernestolaganas

    ernestolaganas Bobtail Member

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    . So true!
     
  6. otterinthewater

    otterinthewater Road Train Member

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    Agreed.

    Of all the Navy seals I know not a single one of them would ever tell you they’re one. They’ve got a slightly different personality type. Nicest guys you could meet. It’s easy to be nice when you know how to kill everyone in a room a plastic fork or whatever.
     
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  7. Travelworld2067

    Travelworld2067 Light Load Member

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    Dont use drugs .. or alcohol this is very important
     
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  8. wbw6cos

    wbw6cos Bobtail Member

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    - drive the company truck like the owner is in the bunk sleeping and the vice president is in the co-driver seat (nice and smooth.)

    - when behind a vehicle at a right-turn-on-red (or yield sign) always stay looking at that vehicle in front of you until it clears the intersection; no need to look down the road (to the left) until it is your turn.
     
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