youngblaze Posted September 27, 2011 Share #76 Posted September 27, 2011 Too early to really tell but so far this bus gig is fun Day 2 ( 1st Day of training ) Arrived exactly at 9 am (Quill Bus Depot) Met the instructor got on the bus we went to throggs neck BX , learned the pre trip then lunch then basic turns and stopping at bus stop no traffic no lights just signs then instructor filled out our task sheets and once we hit manhattan we took turns driving back to the depot pretty cool since it was my very first time driving a bus practiced some ALSAPS and left at 4:30 pm ( to be continued ) Great to hear that you had a blast with driving today! Best of luck to you on Day 2!:tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted September 28, 2011 Share #77 Posted September 28, 2011 Too early to really tell but so far this bus gig is fun I would like to hear those exact words 1yr from now....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olegkha Posted September 28, 2011 Share #78 Posted September 28, 2011 I would like to hear those exact words 1yr from now....lol Hehehe The first day of my line training, the second driver asked me if I like people, I sad YES, sure. He sad, I will ask you that question in 1 year, and the answer will be different. He knew what he was talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted September 28, 2011 Share #79 Posted September 28, 2011 So driving really is the easy part of the job lmao. -- 12 days til I report to Zerega I can't wait!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prgordo Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share #80 Posted September 28, 2011 Day 3 ( Day 2 Training ) Not so well 9:00 am report to Quill, instructer is at zerega Hitch a ride with the other class they have a rough instructor felt bad for the girl that had to drive up to the bronx he was on her ass for everything. arrived 10:45 got on simulator got sick and crashed ( simulator sucks ) went to hunts point to practice more turns ( more tighter ) was the last to go and kept going to fast, im a speed demon bus is easy to handle just got to do it their way and DMV way but it was still fun got satisfactory last 2 days.I want more time with that bus everyone there holds nothing back they will tell how the public will be with you and what comes with the job so a year from now I will probably say "this bus gig is still fun" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted September 28, 2011 Share #81 Posted September 28, 2011 Day 3 ( Day 2 Training ) Not so well 9:00 am report to Quill, instructer is at zerega Hitch a ride with the other class they have a rough instructor felt bad for the girl that had to drive up to the bronx he was on her ass for everything. arrived 10:45 got on simulator got sick and crashed ( simulator sucks ) went to hunts point to practice more turns ( more tighter ) was the last to go and kept going to fast, im a speed demon bus is easy to handle just got to do it their way and DMV way but it was still fun got satisfactory last 2 days.I want more time with that bus everyone there holds nothing back they will tell how the public will be with you and what comes with the job so a year from now I will probably say "this bus gig is still fun" lol keep up the good work, continue with the "satisfactory" performance so you can qualify on Day 7...As I was walking home I saw two students headed back to the subway from Quill just briefly heard them saying "We gotta do it the way he's showing us..." lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted September 28, 2011 Share #82 Posted September 28, 2011 Get the speed demon out ya system right now or that cdl wont be there for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted September 29, 2011 Share #83 Posted September 29, 2011 prgordo, good luck on Day 3. Question: I hear the right side mirror is positioned so that you see the tire and nothing more really, how have you adjusted to driving like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acela Express Posted September 29, 2011 Share #84 Posted September 29, 2011 Question: I hear the right side mirror is positioned so that you see the tire and nothing more really, how have you adjusted to driving like that? You position your right and left mirrors where you can see the side of the bus, and the bottom of the mirror is to positioned to see the very bottom of the back tires. Now you only have this problem on the RTS', but some of them (RTS') have a convex mirror to see everything on the side, which is directly below the regular mirror. Now if you don't have a bus with the convex mirror then you'll need to lean in to see everything a bit more. This is one of the reasons they preach covering your right side all times because it can be a blind spot, if you let it. You need to see your tires to check your pivot, and to monitor what's going on (aka making sure you didn't run anything or anyone over). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prgordo Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share #85 Posted September 29, 2011 Day 4 ( Day 3 Training ) Arrive at 9:00 am at Quill No training bus till 10:15 am so we just chill in swing room talking with instructor . due to time constraints we skip Zerega Simulator yesss cause I didnt wanna get sick plus instructor hates the simulator no point in it especially when you will be driving the Bus on Day 1 . Finally got to drive on highway we drove in hunts point and throggs neck mostly tight turns and wrap around bus stops back in the city by 4:00 pm pretty easy day good looks to the B/O in depot who let me hitch a ride to the subway cause it was pouring * Mirrors are everything yesterday I didnt position them right and struggled today perfect and I was "MJ game six" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prgordo Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share #86 Posted September 29, 2011 keep up the good work, continue with the "satisfactory" performance so you can qualify on Day 7...As I was walking home I saw two students headed back to the subway from Quill just briefly heard them saying "We gotta do it the way he's showing us..." lol Ummmmmmm theres only 8 of us training out of Quill so must've been me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alialdagreat Posted September 30, 2011 Share #87 Posted September 30, 2011 Day 4 ( Day 3 Training ) Arrive at 9:00 am at Quill No training bus till 10:15 am so we just chill in swing room talking with instructor . due to time constraints we skip Zerega Simulator yesss cause I didnt wanna get sick plus instructor hates the simulator no point in it especially when you will be driving the Bus on Day 1 . Finally got to drive on highway we drove in hunts point and throggs neck mostly tight turns and wrap around bus stops back in the city by 4:00 pm pretty easy day good looks to the B/O in depot who let me hitch a ride to the subway cause it was pouring * Mirrors are everything yesterday I didnt position them right and struggled today perfect and I was "MJ game six" lol That's what's up niceeeeeeeeeeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted September 30, 2011 Share #88 Posted September 30, 2011 What exactly are wrap around bus stops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prgordo Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share #89 Posted September 30, 2011 What exactly are wrap around bus stops? When you make a right onto the bus stop where you not giving up your right side and pretty much falling onto the bus stop, I cant really explain it you will see in 10 days * Theres a lot of terms that you will learn while training that definitely helps some I havent seen on here but there too many "Stan's" on here so I'll let you see for yourself . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted September 30, 2011 Share #90 Posted September 30, 2011 When you make a right onto the bus stop where you not giving up your right side and pretty much falling onto the bus stop, I cant really explain it you will see in 10 days * Theres a lot of terms that you will learn while training that definitely helps some I havent seen on here but there too many "Stan's" on here so I'll let you see for yourself . Lmao @ the "Stan's". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prgordo Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share #91 Posted September 30, 2011 This is so funny doing the EL pillars on Westchester Ave with 3 other training buses we are holding up traffic like we own these streets :cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prgordo Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share #92 Posted September 30, 2011 Day 5 ( Day 4 Training ) Arrived at 9:00 at Quill I did ALSAPS practice test = passed I got to drive to 86 St ( I have to stop there I cant drive over the bridge needs my CDL) went to Soundview to do the EL pillars ( no problem ) Lunch then paralell park / backing up ( no sweat ) Did a pre trip practice = passed back at depot by 4:00 pm Have a great weekend :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blewisemt Posted September 30, 2011 Share #93 Posted September 30, 2011 how fast does your health insurance kick in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted September 30, 2011 Share #94 Posted September 30, 2011 haha cool, sounds like you are well on your way for qualification! Best of luck to you bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngblaze Posted September 30, 2011 Share #95 Posted September 30, 2011 how fast does your health insurance kick in If I am not mistaken it takes 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blewisemt Posted September 30, 2011 Share #96 Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted October 2, 2011 Share #97 Posted October 2, 2011 3 months for health insurance to kick in? Ouch, that stinks. I always thought it was 30 days. To play it safe, maybe you should consider buying a catastrophic insurance policy in case anything happens during the 3 months so you don't run up huge medical bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charcole Posted October 2, 2011 Share #98 Posted October 2, 2011 Have a question ,I have been reading some posts and some times I come across someone saying that they were disqualified and they dont know why, gave no reason, as if the MTA picks and choose who they want... I mean if you have a good past, no drugs, cdl and all that, would they just disqualify you, maybe age or something..i dont know... I know I shouldnt take everything to heart, I waited along time to get called and still am...UGH:cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prgordo Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share #99 Posted October 2, 2011 3 months for health insurance to kick in? Ouch, that stinks. I always thought it was 30 days. To play it safe, maybe you should consider buying a catastrophic insurance policy in case anything happens during the 3 months so you don't run up huge medical bills. I have been with the same company for 6 years and the only time I used my insurance was when MTA asked me to go get medical clearance. so think positive and you wont get sick B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prgordo Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share #100 Posted October 2, 2011 Have a question ,I have been reading some posts and some times I come across someone saying that they were disqualified and they dont know why, gave no reason, as if the MTA picks and choose who they want... I mean if you have a good past, no drugs, cdl and all that, would they just disqualify you, maybe age or something..i dont know... I know I shouldnt take everything to heart, I waited along time to get called and still am...UGH:cry: Its hard to say I went to pre employment and did it the hard way I went back llike 3 times before they swore me in, I needed deposition for my criminal past and was put on medical hold it cant be age cause in my class there was 61 yr old but again they have every right to pick and chose B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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