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CGeorge

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  1. open house, 3 tests, cognitive, vocabulary and simple math. if you don't pass the cognitive you go home. if you do, they let you take the vocabulary and then the math, then an interview with HR (all on the same day). cognitive is a speed and accuracy test. no need to study. good luck!
  2. keep applying nothing to lose. i know they will have 2 classes for assistant conductors for 2016.
  3. if it's similar to LIRR you are guaranteed 40 hours a week. actual work hours depends on the job.
  4. drenyce,was that your class walking jamaica last week? i wanted to call out your name but your class was busy digesting jamaica. i was on the platform waiting for my dh
  5. phase 1 is book of rules. i believe you go to class on wednesdays and saturdays. good luck
  6. that sucks. i feel that when i qualify and get that green card i should be getting top pay but that's just me ;-)
  7. good luck to everyone who gets into phase 1. i know a class will start in may. s&d is probably only 1/8 of what you need to learn. your brain will have to be like a sponge for the next 12 months. it's hard but doable as long as you put in the time. once again good luck. we'll all need it.
  8. no way to finish the cognitive in the time they give you. you just answer the questions as fast and accurately as you can. once you pass cognitive, vocabulary and math is easy.
  9. to be honest im not sure. the roster is really slow for the low seniority guys. new AC class was in orientation yesterday and hiring more.
  10. damn! 3 years ago we train on the rts and only got our hand on the hybrid after qualifying.
  11. 2 years ago we used the RTS throughout the training and only trained on the hybrid after we qualified. i fined driving the hybrids a lot easier because of the mirrors but the rear hangs out more than the RTS. congrats and good luck on the road test.
  12. concentrate on tomorrow. Im sure you went over the mistakes you made today. Remember those and just come tomorrow with a clear mind. If you make no mistakes tomorrow and show confidence on day seven without a mistake, you have a great chance of qualifying. They need to make the evaluation harder on days 6 through 10. They dont want operators making mistakes out there and being sued. Plus after you qualify you train on other bus types without the trolley brakes. Good luck and apply the basics.
  13. don't worry about manhattan. it shouldn't matter as long as you take your time, apply what you've learned, forward planning and again listen to your instructor. good luck and always watch your pivot wheel.
  14. they will aske you to pay DMV for the roadtest, i believe $40. if you qualify, they will make the date appointment with DMV and you will use the same bus you've been training on. It's up to you to pass the roadtest. if you qualified in 7 days you get 2 chances. if not and you fail the roadtest, you're back on the streets. good luck.
  15. definitely not good but i found most instructors are forgiving. the student will definitely do day 10. On our first day of line training one girl rear ended another bus. she was sent for drug test ASAP. remember, SLOW DOWN. no one's rushing you.
  16. make sure you have that right side mirror perfectly setup and get used to seeing the rear tire and the curve when making your turns. if you're using the rts bus, which most likely is, don't hesitate to lean forward to get a good look at that right rear tire. plan ahead and spacing is very important. you'll have a better idea on day 6 if you'll make it in 7 days or will have to go extra days. good luck.
  17. i'm sure their on the road today. based on my own experience, the training is very tiring mentally than physically.
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