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[RTS4Life]

Are you going for training and want to know what goes on from day 1-10 just ask. And good luck to all

[Donald]

I'm not going for training, but I was just curious, do they make you parallel park the bus during training like you do when you take the DMV road test for a regular license?

[RTS4Life]

Yes they do. they want see what you know and some people in your group might not have their CDL B.

[jaydubs36]

I start training on 4/25, I'm looking forward to driving the bus but would like to know how tough is it for a person who just got their CDL permit and haven't drove anything bigger than a mid-sized U-Haul truck. What should I expect before I advance to Line Training?

[tim66]

Id really like to thank RTS for taking the time out and answering all of my questions in my inbox.Thank you so much.

[RTS4Life]

Well you just got your permit they like people like you that don't have bad driving habits with a big vehicle. also you will learn fast on how MTA wants you to drive that bus. just remember get alot of rest and take your time with turns and look in your mirrors all 3 of them. also when you pull away watch your rear and left side. And when you close the front door make sure it's close before you pull away. watch your trainer he might stick his hand out when you close the door and you might be looking in your left mirror then pull away with his hand in the door. so watch the door. also keep your hands on the wheel don't drive the bus like a car 2 hands one on the left side one on the right side. also when you go under a overpass make sure you call out 10.6 14ft or better. this means your bus is 10.6 and the over pass is 14ft or better. GOOD LUCK

[RTS4Life]

Tim,

good luck and hope to see you on the other side

[Noflexdont]

little secret when pulling into a curb( Bus Stop). The drivers front window is divided in half, if you put the right angle that is made by the Middle window break and the bottom of the front glass on the curble in you would be inches from the curb and make be a perfect distance from the curb 3-5 inches. I pointed out the Corner im talking about, also thanks to whoever photo that was Green bus was my favorite back in the daytobad they never looked like that when i rode them.

http://flic.kr/ps/WFxQz

[RTS4Life]

Noflexdont,

Good stuff. it's good to see people helping the new classes out. I just want to point out a few more things cover your break and always slow down when making a turn. when turning hold both hands on the wheel and push and pull.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE NEW CLASSES

[Locomotion69]

What is a wrap around bus stop? When pulling out of a bus stop and merging into traffic do you take an aggressive or passive approach to it? I know you have to wait for a gap but most drivers don't want to get stuck behind a bus. Thanks RTS4LIFE.