CeeSmooth Posted April 18, 2012 Share #226 Posted April 18, 2012 Great info... Good luck to all that was contacted for a interview and those who are training. I hope and pray they reach out to me! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaBSTOARTS Posted April 23, 2012 Share #227 Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) As much as I once loved the RTS, I wish they would put us on an Orion or a Hybrid which are both easier to handle than an RTS (as my instructing operators referred to it as "RTS" being an abbreviation for "Rolling Ton of S**t" btw, I just called my depot crew dispatcher... and he told me to report to Zerega at 08:00 tomorrow morning Edited April 23, 2012 by MaBSTOARTS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaBSTOARTS Posted April 24, 2012 Share #228 Posted April 24, 2012 My DMV Road Test is tomorrow morning at Zerega, can anyone offer any pointers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaBSTOARTS Posted April 26, 2012 Share #229 Posted April 26, 2012 I PASSED MY DMV TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wonder what happens now. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contor Posted April 26, 2012 Share #230 Posted April 26, 2012 I PASSED MY DMV TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wonder what happens now. Congratulation... Welcome to the bus operator's family! As for what happens now, they should have told you! Usually you would finish line training, then be on your own, on the upcoming Sunday!! Enjoy being off on the Saturday after your training is done. You won't be seeing weekends off for a while... LOL Congrats again!! PS. Do everything how they taught you, for the next year. You are and will be on probation for at least a year and they will be watching you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acela Express Posted April 27, 2012 Share #231 Posted April 27, 2012 I PASSED MY DMV TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wonder what happens now. You call your depot for tomorrow's assignment and continue line training until your graduation day when you'll be going back to Zerega to hang out with the rest of your classmates with a few more talks from Superintendents, then mostly chillin. Once you graduate, the next day you're on your own. Your graduation day should be on a Wednesday, and that Thursday should be your first day alone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaBSTOARTS Posted April 28, 2012 Share #232 Posted April 28, 2012 You call your depot for tomorrow's assignment and continue line training until your graduation day when you'll be going back to Zerega to hang out with the rest of your classmates with a few more talks from Superintendents, then mostly chillin. Once you graduate, the next day you're on your own. Your graduation day should be on a Wednesday, and that Thursday should be your first day alone. I was told that Monday & Tuesday (4/30 & 5/1) are Artic Training Days, What pointers can be given on that subject?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted April 28, 2012 Share #233 Posted April 28, 2012 Don't be intimidated by the size the Artic's are great buses (my favorite) when making turns you will have to learn to trust the second half its not like a full blown tractor trailer. These buses run on a tracking system with an anti-jacknife feature which will prevent the trailer from swinging uncontrollably. Going in reverse is rather tricky I still don't quite have the hang of it like a pro as it requires you to counter steer. I personally like the New Flyer D60hf's ("old" artic) more than the NovaBus LFSA but that's just my personal opinion. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted April 28, 2012 Share #234 Posted April 28, 2012 Oh also more "umph" is needed to stop these buses as they weigh 66,000lbs opposed to the hybrid and Orion V which weigh roughly 39,000lbs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaBSTOARTS Posted April 29, 2012 Share #235 Posted April 29, 2012 Fun Fun Fun, I'm just itching with anticipation of having a run the Bx55 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olegkha Posted April 29, 2012 Share #236 Posted April 29, 2012 you will come to find that the 7-10 day training course was a lot more strict and harder than the DMV road test. As mentioned above you will be using an RTS... REMEMBER you must do your ALSAPS in its entirety unless otherwise instructed. Don't fall for the game they play ...for example let's say you have done your Air leakage and Low Air Warning test the examiner may tell you, "ok, good let's go" DON'T move that bus just yet tell them that you still have 4 more test to conduct if after you say that and they say something like "nah it's ok let's go" then you go. Another thing...while doing your pre-trip inspection know what your talking about don't say things like "oh, this thing here is secure" tell them, "Radiator access door is clear of debris and is properly mounted and secured" You dont realy need to call out or even know whats behind each pannel. If you will say the panel is secured you will be alright. Dont stress your self with different panel names ( radiator, transmission, battery and others ) 50 ft brake test must be done, no matter if instructor told you skip the rest of ASAPS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted April 30, 2012 Share #237 Posted April 30, 2012 Fun Fun Fun, I'm just itching with anticipation of having a run the Bx55 good luck with that lol...every run is Saturday, Sunday RDO lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaBSTOARTS Posted May 2, 2012 Share #238 Posted May 2, 2012 I meant that sarcastically. I'd rather have the 1 / 2 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mass production Posted May 5, 2012 Share #239 Posted May 5, 2012 Hey guys! I'm on the list for exam #8006. I already have my CDL Class B with Tank/Passenger endorsement for 4 years. Took the course with a driving school and the road test in the Bronx with a school bus. I haven't been behind a wheel of a commercial vehicle since the date of the road test. I called a few days ago to the HR dept. and my list# is getting close hopefully soon...Since I already have the CDL I just have to pass the MTA road if I'm correct? Plz let me know guys... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workfor13 Posted May 5, 2012 Share #240 Posted May 5, 2012 Hey guys! I'm on the list for exam #8006. I already have my CDL Class B with Tank/Passenger endorsement for 4 years. Took the course with a driving school and the road test in the Bronx with a school bus. I haven't been behind a wheel of a commercial vehicle since the date of the road test. I called a few days ago to the HR dept. and my list# is getting close hopefully soon...Since I already have the CDL I just have to pass the MTA road if I'm correct? Plz let me know guys... Yes, you only have to worry about mta trainning. And pass on the 7 day that's your goal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nypyper Posted May 8, 2012 Share #241 Posted May 8, 2012 Hey guys! I'm on the list for exam #8006. I already have my CDL Class B with Tank/Passenger endorsement for 4 years. Took the course with a driving school and the road test in the Bronx with a school bus. I haven't been behind a wheel of a commercial vehicle since the date of the road test. I called a few days ago to the HR dept. and my list# is getting close hopefully soon...Since I already have the CDL I just have to pass the MTA road if I'm correct? Plz let me know guys... That depends, do you have the air brake endorsement? I ask because a lot of school buses use hydryaulic brakes and if that's the kind you took your road test with then your not qualified to drive a bus with air and you will have to retake the CDL road test. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaBSTOARTS Posted May 9, 2012 Share #242 Posted May 9, 2012 I Graduated Today, got my shiny new badge, a customer service class and a "Get out there and do your job as you were taught to" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contor Posted May 9, 2012 Share #243 Posted May 9, 2012 I Graduated Today, got my shiny new badge, a customer service class and a "Get out there and do your job as you were taught to" Congrats...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acela Express Posted May 10, 2012 Share #244 Posted May 10, 2012 I Graduated Today, got my shiny new badge, a customer service class and a "Get out there and do your job as you were taught to" Ah, see... so tomorrow you go solo! Be safe, and enjoy. Congrats bro! And welcome "officially" to the family.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice09 Posted July 8, 2012 Share #245 Posted July 8, 2012 Hey everyone! I am starting training next week I'm really nervous & excited @ the same time. Can any1 give any Pointer or suggestions? Thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q 66 limited Posted July 8, 2012 Share #246 Posted July 8, 2012 Listen to the instructor, Do not be a wise guy, do not answer back, Give it 100%, study and and get plenty of sleep the night before. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice09 Posted July 8, 2012 Share #247 Posted July 8, 2012 Thanks for the info q66 I will do so! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaBSTOARTS Posted July 15, 2012 Share #248 Posted July 15, 2012 Here's a few key points to remember: Mirrors: Here's how to set your mirrors..... LEFT: you need to see just the surface of the bus and behind/to the left of you. RIGHT: Center Marker Light should be in the LOWER LEFT-HAND CORNER. They want you to have your head "on a swivel" (continuously scanning your mirrors) when they tell you to "service the bus stop" pull as close as you can to the curb and keep your bus straight (unobstructed bus stops) or pull parallel to the stop if it's a "blocked bus stop" but ALWAYS- I repeat ALWAYS COVER YOUR RIGHT. ALWAYS LOOK BEFORE you move that bus. Remember- 4 feet of clearance on your right so in case some dumb schmuck opens up their car door, you don't take it off. Remember- when setting up turns: **RIGHT** pole right behind front door to the curb (or to the outer mark of a parked car). **LEFT** shoulder to the Double Yellow Line. also. if space is limited on a right turn you can use the "S-Hook" method.. steer your front left away from the curb and when your left bumper touches the Double Yellow Line, you work into your right turn. Another point: You MUST CALL OUT EVERYTHING you see (ie: School Crossing, Biker (left or right), car approaching / stopped (L or R), Pedestrian (where ever they are), Underpass (You would say " ** if not marked** is 14' or greater, THIS BUS is 10'6. We have clearance" or call out what it's clearance is) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice09 Posted July 15, 2012 Share #249 Posted July 15, 2012 hey mabstoarts thanks for the info i appreciate this as i start my training tomorrow, this is what i need some pointers. I will just take my time with everything, give it my all & listen to the instructors hoping all goes well for me!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Workfor13 Posted July 16, 2012 Share #250 Posted July 16, 2012 Tomorrow is only filling paper, tuesday is the real thing. And don't forget you don't want to be a wise guy. Take you time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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