latinod Posted December 24, 2011 Share #351 Posted December 24, 2011 Hey, what # did you have:tup: I don't recall my number but I was the 2nd one called in. Were u there also? How did u make out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alialdagreat Posted December 24, 2011 Share #352 Posted December 24, 2011 good luck to everybody i hope yall pass so i could my seniority up lol lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaKnight Posted December 31, 2011 Share #353 Posted December 31, 2011 Finally lifted my medical hold today and was sworn in. Told to report on Monday. Went straight to my job to resign afterward. I felt bad not giving them any notice but the lady told me she didn't know when they'll start hiring again. So I took the leap of faith and I hope I pass the training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workfor13 Posted December 31, 2011 Share #354 Posted December 31, 2011 Con Grat. But why did you resign without passing the training. Hope you pass and what was your list #. I am still waiting for my chance. I am in 3385# :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will-Bx-718 Posted December 31, 2011 Share #355 Posted December 31, 2011 Finally lifted my medical hold today and was sworn in. Told to report on Monday. Went straight to my job to resign afterward. I felt bad not giving them any notice but the lady told me she didn't know when they'll start hiring again. So I took the leap of faith and I hope I pass the training. Yeah, why did you resign?, they even tell you (especially for B/O not to do that) to wait until after day 7-10, then you'll know if your bus operator or not. I understand your excitement in getting the job, but you really should have waited. Good luck and congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alialdagreat Posted December 31, 2011 Share #356 Posted December 31, 2011 You should of put in a leave of absence. When u start training u have to be 100% focus especially on qualification day good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaKnight Posted January 1, 2012 Share #357 Posted January 1, 2012 I'm list #1533. I worked for the DMV before and they would not let me get a leave of absence. Never ever work for that agency. It is all inbreed and retarded. Unless you're related to someone or best friends with someone high up, you will never have anything go your way. I asked for two weeks leave of absence and without any hesitation my district director said no, and the only option was to resign my post. I seriously hope I can make it through training. There is no turning back for me at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alialdagreat Posted January 1, 2012 Share #358 Posted January 1, 2012 You going to pass any questions feel free to ask or u could inbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sealteam1962 Posted January 2, 2012 Share #359 Posted January 2, 2012 Finally lifted my medical hold today and was sworn in. Told to report on Monday. Went straight to my job to resign afterward. I felt bad not giving them any notice but the lady told me she didn't know when they'll start hiring again. So I took the leap of faith and I hope I pass the training. not for nothing you should have not left your job should have said you are very sick or hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaKnight Posted January 3, 2012 Share #360 Posted January 3, 2012 I start my training at ulmer park tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Gaysinsky Posted January 3, 2012 Share #361 Posted January 3, 2012 I start my training at ulmer park tomorrow good luck let us know how it went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaKnight Posted January 5, 2012 Share #362 Posted January 5, 2012 I am too nervous when I am on the road with the bus. I did better today on day two but the instructor said I keep staying too close to the right since I'm use to driving in the middle of the lane and not straddle the left line. I need to slow down too. Said I'm driving too fast. I hope day three goes better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny123 Posted January 5, 2012 Share #363 Posted January 5, 2012 I receive the letter to go to 180 Livingston like 3 months ago to take the drog test but went I went there they say they atop hiring at the moment and that we not going to take the drog test that day. Then they give me the 21 pages bucklet to take home. They say that have that ready that they will call me. But I receive the same later for the drog test dicember 28 to go to 180 Livingston for drog test but this time the later dont have the application inside becouse they take the fist time that I went there. And today i went for the drog test, I bring that 21 page bucklet but they don't take today. They tell me that they will call me. I hope I get call soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny123 Posted January 5, 2012 Share #364 Posted January 5, 2012 I have a question after the drog test they will call for medical if I'm lucky. But they not doing a interview or just take the medical test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alialdagreat Posted January 5, 2012 Share #365 Posted January 5, 2012 I am too nervous when I am on the road with the bus. I did better today on day two but the instructor said I keep staying too close to the right since I'm use to driving in the middle of the lane and not straddle the left line. I need to slow down too. Said I'm driving too fast. I hope day three goes better Nervous? Lol wait until u have passengers on ur bus cursing u out. Just control ur speed u get paid by the minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny123 Posted January 5, 2012 Share #366 Posted January 5, 2012 I just get a call to report to 180 livingston Monday 9 for medical and I just take a drog test yesterday that was fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workfor13 Posted January 5, 2012 Share #367 Posted January 5, 2012 Manny what is your # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted January 5, 2012 Share #368 Posted January 5, 2012 I am too nervous when I am on the road with the bus. I did better today on day two but the instructor said I keep staying too close to the right since I'm use to driving in the middle of the lane and not straddle the left line. I need to slow down too. Said I'm driving too fast. I hope day three goes better Hey bro, there's nothing to be nervous about in all actuality the bus is just a big car. One useful tip to maintain that 4 ft of clearance on your right side is to line up the left line with your left knee while driving. Speed....they don't like it especially on a training bus...I can't tell you an approximate speed to go because it all depends on the conditions of the environment i.e vehicular traffic, pedestrian traffic etc...like ali said...when you pass and go into line training you have all the time in the world to get to your destination...you don't worry about the time...that's the dispatcher's job. Manny what is your # You may want to ask for that sort of info in a PM (Private Message) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaKnight Posted January 5, 2012 Share #369 Posted January 5, 2012 I slowed down today and kept my clearance. But she still said I was making the turns too fast and that I break too hard. She gave me a satisfactory overall and she told me to come in strong tomorrow. How do you guys break? Do you have a particular technique? I was honest and told her I haven't driven since I moved to Manhattan and sold my car 4yrs ago. I just need more experience on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny123 Posted January 6, 2012 Share #370 Posted January 6, 2012 [quote=Workfor13;512551 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted January 6, 2012 Share #371 Posted January 6, 2012 I slowed down today and kept my clearance. But she still said I was making the turns too fast and that I break too hard. She gave me a satisfactory overall and she told me to come in strong tomorrow. How do you guys break? Do you have a particular technique? I was honest and told her I haven't driven since I moved to Manhattan and sold my car 4yrs ago. I just need more experience on the road. Every bus is different so I can't exactly tell you how to brake but just know this...the RTS has very sensitive brakes that's why whenever you need to stop smoothly you have to have an ideal amount of space between yourself and whatever is in front of you....as for turns...the hardest thing for a B/O is to scrub off the speed prior to making a turn...you need to slow down to almost a complete stop...cover the brake and let the transmission walk you through the turn ...it's imperative that you "walk" (walking speed) through your turns because with an RTS visibility is not the best and it allows you to correct your turn should you feel that you may hit the curb. Also don't forget scan those mirrors! Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanaKnight Posted January 6, 2012 Share #372 Posted January 6, 2012 I did ok on the el turns today and braked much better. I messed up on one tight turn and couldn't park the bus until my 7th try. She told me I know the bus and procedures well but I can't operate on the road with much control. I am letting the bus take over. She said she is sttill on the fence with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workfor13 Posted January 7, 2012 Share #373 Posted January 7, 2012 Listen bro take your time relax and do whatever he/she said. Also don't get to confident that you know everything because that how some guys fail. And by day 7 take your time and don't mess it up. Just relax and do it.:tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acela Express Posted January 7, 2012 Share #374 Posted January 7, 2012 Any bus can have sensitive brakes... There's some RTS', such as the '99 5000s that have smooth braking - feels sorta like mashing your foot on a pillow to allow comfort ride. However, with the pillow feel you gotta allot more timing for braking distance. For the 7-day training: just take your time. Day 6 & 7 should be your imperative days of not fukking up. These two days will the instructor see what you're capable of and whether you can handle the vehicle. Keep it at 15mph unless instructed otherwise. Keep your 4 ft and relax; straddle the lanes if you have to -- f**kk everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted January 8, 2012 Share #375 Posted January 8, 2012 The Air Brakes take time to get use to. But when you learn how much air to apply sensitive brakes won't be a problem. You just can't let the bus drive you, you have to drive the bus. As someone said its a big car, the first time I drove a bus I was a nervous wreck but once you sitting there you quickly realize its not as hard as it looks. If he/she can do it, you can to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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