lawkev Posted June 20, 2013 Share #351 Posted June 20, 2013 Your more than welcome. I'm waiting patiently for medical and mentally preparing as well to begin training {Again}. I just wish I was aware of forums like this before my first time in so like you I'm taking full advantage of the plethora of information available. Right now I'm a sponge soaking it all in. What have you learnt from you past experience? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted June 21, 2013 Share #352 Posted June 21, 2013 Did you drive for MTA before 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrenity Posted June 21, 2013 Share #353 Posted June 21, 2013 What have you learnt from you past experience? My last experience processing for the B/O position was 5 yrs ago and it taught me a whole lot. For one it was a good example of teaching me how to become way more proactive in preparing myself with information and skills. I also had to deal with coming face to face with a fear I didn't know existed which in turn forced me to learn how to control my emotions. I was extremely nervous {to the point of physically trembling while waiting as my fellow co workers were having their turn behind the wheel, had stomach upset for a few days and most definitely tears days 8-10} Unfortunately for me, I couldn't get over that hurdle fast enough. I allowed my fears to get the best of me instead of using them to challenge myself to get past it all and execute what was taught to me at my absolute best. Those are the greatest benefits I walked away with even though it honestly felt like someone had reached inside my chest and ripped my heart clean out when I had to turn in my pass and officially resign. I am greatful for the experience I now know what's expected of me and what challenges are ahead of me. Skill wise I have learned how to be an even better listener and on my own have taken initiative to practice the things I've been taught. All the fear I had regarding opearating that RTS {I know they are way outdated but, that's what I was trained on} is long gone. I can and will walk into this opportunity with no doubt or fears. I can begin training as a sponge ready to absorb all the instructors teach and prayerfully I will execute my way well through training, graduation and that 365 big boy....probation! Did you drive for MTA before If that was for me I went through B/O training but didn't get past that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawkev Posted June 21, 2013 Share #354 Posted June 21, 2013 @ Syrenity, Wish you all the best this time around. Thanks for sharing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrenity Posted June 21, 2013 Share #355 Posted June 21, 2013 @ Syrenity, Wish you all the best this time around. Thanks for sharing. No problem and Thank you. My sincere best to you as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted June 21, 2013 Share #356 Posted June 21, 2013 Good luck and I hope you make it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawkev Posted June 21, 2013 Share #357 Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) ..... Edited June 21, 2013 by lawkev 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battob2 Posted June 22, 2013 Share #358 Posted June 22, 2013 I just fail on 6-17-13,that was day 10.I was support to pass on day 9,but i hit a curb.the training is one of the most intense experience of my life. At night before training I couldn't sleep, that was how intense it was.But I leave with a lot of experience. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrenity Posted June 22, 2013 Share #359 Posted June 22, 2013 I just fail on 6-17-13,that was day 10.I was support to pass on day 9,but i hit a curb.the training is one of the most intense experience of my life. At night before training I couldn't sleep, that was how intense it was.But I leave with a lot of experience. Sorry to hear that Battob. I actually know how you feel I had the same experience a couple years ago. Don't worry you will get another opportunity and be way more prepared I'd you choose to take it. You will never look at a bus driver the same though and if you ride any you will find yourself going over what was taught in your head lol. I never hit a curb or anything during training however, after coming to a full stop I eased off the breaks and inched up too far and my wheels touched the crosswalk that's an automatic failure especially on qualification day. My nerves we're shot from the beginning and were 10 x worse on day 10 when I found out i'd be driving with 2 infamously tough instructors. Like you I walked away with a new respect for bus drivers and lots of lessons & experience. Now if this medical appointment happens before summer's end i'd be in heaven. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrenity Posted June 22, 2013 Share #360 Posted June 22, 2013 You might have been one of the student's I saw over by sprint creek practicing parking and backing up if you saw a white school bus on the same block that was me practicing as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battob2 Posted June 22, 2013 Share #361 Posted June 22, 2013 I guess that maybe us, because that was were we doing our parallel parking. You got that right I have a lot of respect for b/o.I suppose to be call for another city job soon, with what I learn from mta Bus, I will take with me to this other job.I did my training in fresh pond depot. If you can drive there you can drive anywhere in the city trust me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawkev Posted June 22, 2013 Share #362 Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) I guess that maybe us, because that was were we doing our parallel parking. You got that right I have a lot of respect for b/o.I suppose to be call for another city job soon, with what I learn from mta Bus, I will take with me to this other job.I did my training in fresh pond depot. If you can drive there you can drive anywhere in the city trust me.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 Edited June 22, 2013 by lawkev 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted June 23, 2013 Share #363 Posted June 23, 2013 You might have been one of the student's I saw over by sprint creek practicing parking and backing up if you saw a white school bus on the same block that was me practicing as well. Does practicing with a school bus help with parking - backing - alley dock - ect... ???? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrenity Posted June 23, 2013 Share #364 Posted June 23, 2013 Does practicing with a school bus help with parking - backing - alley dock - ect... ???? The training on the school bus does go over pre trip, parking, backing and all the other important techniques you need to operate a commercial bus with air brakes. I've never heard the term alley dock before even when I trained with MTA previously so I can't comment on that. However, I decided to take some CDL lessons and try to get my full license before training so I'd have less to worry about like last time. Most if not all schools conduct CDL training on school buses. I tried looking for one with charter buses and wasn't successful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted June 23, 2013 Share #365 Posted June 23, 2013 I train people how to drive school buses so i hope this will help a little and alley dock is when you back a bus in a L shape like from the street into a alley or between two things thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrenity Posted June 23, 2013 Share #366 Posted June 23, 2013 Thank you for teaching me something new. I haven't parked between two vehicles yet. Either in training now and even during B/O training a few yrs ago they didn't have us do that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted June 23, 2013 Share #367 Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) EDIT: NEVER MIND DELETE Edited June 23, 2013 by BreeddekalbL 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawkev Posted June 28, 2013 Share #368 Posted June 28, 2013 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 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealthflip Posted June 28, 2013 Share #369 Posted June 28, 2013 Hey guys going in for my drug test in 180 Livingston can anyone tell me what come next and how long can I expect them to call me for training? Thanx 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battob2 Posted June 29, 2013 Share #370 Posted June 29, 2013 Practice on that right turn, with the 4feet from the curb.If you master that then you are good to go.Don't be afraid of the 40foot hybrid, but respect it.there is not enough time, so you got to learn fast. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrenity Posted June 29, 2013 Share #371 Posted June 29, 2013 Hey guys going in for my drug test in 180 Livingston can anyone tell me what come next and how long can I expect them to call me for training? Thanx If they didn't give you the packet to fill out already and/or had you stay for your medical exam than you will be waiting for them to contact you to come in for that. Once your called for medical if all the paperwork is completed accurately and your medical goes well they will tell you the start date for your training class if one is available at that time. You will be sworn in, fingerprinted and you will take your photo for your ID. If not they will contact you with that information as well as when you'll come in for fingerprints etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreeddekalbL Posted July 1, 2013 Share #372 Posted July 1, 2013 Quick question for those that passed 7 day qualification what do you suggest for those who want to pick into a depot like pick to where you can't bite off more than you can chew etc. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawkev Posted July 7, 2013 Share #373 Posted July 7, 2013 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 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrenity Posted July 8, 2013 Share #374 Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) 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 No you won't be required to wear glasses only for bus training. I have prescription lenses and glasses which I carry as backup but, I trained only in my lenses. Of course I'm sure you will or already do like most lens wearers: keep an extra pair of lenses with you as well as your glasses, you never know. Edited July 8, 2013 by Syrenity 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawkev Posted July 8, 2013 Share #375 Posted July 8, 2013 No you won't be required to wear glasses only for bus training. I have prescription lenses and glasses which I carry as backup but, I trained only in my lenses. Of course I'm sure you will or already do like most lens wearers: keep an extra pair of lenses with you as well as your glasses, you never know. Thanks for the response. That's what I thought. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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