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I failed this bus operator school last month. They told me that I have to wait five years. If I took this exam would the list expire before 7/2018? I think I would have to decline and reinstate myself if they reach my list number before that correct? Thanks

I'm going to day ten. How does that work? Is it harder to qualify on that day?

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If you don't mind me asking, how do you know that? Is there a such thing as qualifying on day eight. I heard someone say that but not sure if he knows what he is talking about.

Thanks dunno about Fallon

My whole class is going to day 9. I did not forward plan a light and it turned yellow before could make it through. I was doing fine up until then. Can anyone tell me about Sup. Castaldo? Is there parking at kingsbridge depote? Thanks

What I have been doing is making every turn in my head first. Ask yourself: What kind of turn is this? What is the reference point? Keep the bus straight and crawl. When you reach the reference point make it happen. Don't pass the reference point and don't turn before it. There are some turns that you might just have to use good judgment for but these reference points seem to work for most turns. I did good on day six and if tomorrow is a carbon copy I'm good. IMO you should treat every day like it is day ten. My biggest issue is nerves. I took so many deep breaths today it was ridiculous. Hope that helps

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My whole class failed day five. He said I was too close to a parked truck. He stuck his hand in the door at a bus stop and he said I did not see a pedestrian walking towards the rear of the bus. I was busy calling out two pedstrians in front of the bus. He said I need to be more aware and watch the back too. I feel like he found a reason to fail everyone today. I tried hard and it was not good enough. I don't know how much better I can do. He told me that the next two days have to be flawless or I will go to 8 & 9.

@RTS is this an acute left? My sup told us to make it when the bumper is at the middle of the road and closer if there is a parked vehicle on the corner.

Go over the manual. Especially the part on turns. Go over any past comments your Sup has made about you. Hope this helps

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In the right side mirror you should be able to see the right rear tire touching the floor and some traffic. The left mirror is used to see the left tire touching the floor and some traffic more or less. That is for the top mirrors and not the bottom convex mirrors. This info is in your manual.

Yeah it's a feel it kinda thingy.

I don't mean on the straight back. I mean on the parallel park and servicing the bus stop. The is no counter steering there. The mirrors are set so you can see the pivot point which is the rear tires. That is how MTA wants it.

I had some trouble knowing when the bus was straight yesterday after setting up for parallel parking, after parallel parking and while serving the bus stop. Does anyone know a reference point or something that I could use to know when the bus is straight? Thanks

Same here. Did well on days three and four but I do have some CDL experience. It's true they don't care how much or what kind of experience you've had but my experience has helped me a great deal. I was a tractor trailer driver and recently got my bus license. I have no bus experience. It aint over till it's over. Next week is the week that really counts. Bring your A game, have on your game face and make it happen.

Relax, focus and listen.

Thanks for the response. That's what I thought.

Question: I am nearsighted and I wear contacts. I do have a pair of glasses that i never wear. I know that I must have the glasses in my possession during training but do I have to remove my contacts and wear the glasses for the training. I don't think so but need to make sure. Thanks

http://www.ny1.com/c...-bronx-facility Training on half-a-million-dollar simulators and high standards are what Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials say have helped the city’s transit achieve the lowest rate of bus driver accidents anywhere in the country. That's according to a federal study from two years ago. Stephen Vidal is the vice president of bus safety and training at the MTA. Back in 1998, he helped create the first 360-degree bus simulator. “A new operator is no more likely to be involved in an accident than an experienced operator. Over time that has been a dramatic thing to see,” said Vidal. Vidal said the program has saved the MTA money because fewer drivers have to be replaced and those on the road are safer. Most enter the four-week program only having driven a car. After passing the simulator training, students and their instructors take real buses on the roads. About 80 percent of them, or about 1,000 a year, graduate. Shamika Dottin’s road test is just days away. “The training was tough,” said Dottin. “Pillars, keeping us four feet from cars, curbs, protecting our right side and looking out for the hazards, obstructions.” Instructors say one of the hardest moves is learning to make a right turn without hitting anything with the tail end of the bus. Vicky Jones started teaching at the training facility 15 years ago. “I'm looking for one who comes in warm, ready to learn, very eager, very attentive, uses their book, listens to instructions and follows through,” said Dottin. Those qualities can get drivers a starting pay of nearly $22 per hour plus benefits, something Jerry Figueroa is looking forward to. “I want a future that I can have with my wife and children, retire at an early age,” said Figueroa. A few students said they're after more than the money. “I like being out with the public. I love it,” said Dottin. And that attitude is priceless. 0 Quote

What fails you automatically? So far we have hitting curbs and touch the cross walk. A buddy told me some guy did am extra day because he hesitated making a turn somewhere on st marks street in the city. Bottob, wish you the best man. I know you waited a long time. Can you give us some dos and dont's as far as the training goes? What advise can you give? It would be nice to hear from you since you just went through the training. Thanks

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@ Syrenity, Wish you all the best this time around. Thanks for sharing.

What have you learnt from you past experience?