When do you stop being a “new driver”?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by copperdome, Jan 30, 2020.

  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I tell almost everyone I'm new. Then they're expectations are low.

    One guy finally said,"You've been coming here for 3 years."
     
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  3. copperdome

    copperdome Light Load Member

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    LOL
     
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  4. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I don't eat pizza, at all.
    It smells like puke.
     
  5. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Didnt know there was such a thing :eek:been to a number of jobsites that would make a cave look like childs play lol
     
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  6. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Don't diss the caves until you have done it at least once.

    The first time is very special.
     
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  7. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Thats to sketchy for my blood , what the heck are u delivering to a cave for?? Or is that those top secret military loads that i hear about at the lunch counter
     
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  8. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    Funny thing is, it was nothing more than big rolls of paper.

    But it is underground in a cave.
    Rock all around you, and very tight turns. Judge the turn wrong and the tandems hit a pillar of rock.
    No curbs to roll over... just rock to crash into.
    The same with backing in to the dock. You had better line it up correctly the first time.

    It is scary and daunting the first time.
    After that, it is kinda fun.
     
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  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I recall back when I had about 10 under my belt I had 30 year drivers coming to me asking about placards or how to axle out a load.
     
  10. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    We all have days like that. Don’t let anyone try and tell you they don’t, because they’re full of crap.

    The learning never stops. The moment one starts telling himself he’s good is when he starts screwing up.
     
  11. olddog_newtricks

    olddog_newtricks Medium Load Member

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    Try that one in Independence Mo. It's a great experience .
     
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