bfediuk1224 2 #1 Posted July 3, 2013 Starting a thread for the new guys in the just starting B/O qualifying days. I'm on day 2 and was told I was unsatisfactory due to me checking my mirrors every 5 seconds I stead of 3. How's everyone else's training going. And veteran B/O feel free to post or p/m with advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrenity 5 #2 Posted July 4, 2013 I remember being told I needed to check my mirrors more often as well. I try to practice that now but sometimes I feel as though i'm being excessive. However, if i'm lucky to make it in the next 1 or 2 classes if they want excessive that's what they will get. Try to remain calm (I wish I could have) and best of luck. Sending Day 7 Qualification wishes your way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CGeorge 16 #3 Posted July 4, 2013 Starting a thread for the new guys in the just starting B/O qualifying days. I'm on day 2 and was told I was unsatisfactory due to me checking my mirrors every 5 seconds I stead of 3. How's everyone else's training going. And veteran B/O feel free to post or p/m with advice. i would just relax, listen and do what they tell you to do and drive the bus their way. you're still good but you need to show them that you are doing what they tell you and executing it and at the same time showing some confidence that you can handle the bus. these thing will most likely get you qualified on day 7. another unsatisfactory and you're going beyond day seven. personally these are what i did and made it on day 7. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfediuk1224 2 #4 Posted July 4, 2013 Thank you guys. I'll keep you posted on my day 3 progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfediuk1224 2 #5 Posted July 4, 2013 Day 3 went excellent, all satisfactory and was told I fixed all issues from day 2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Battob2 7 #6 Posted July 5, 2013 Which depot you are training from?. On who is your instructor, if I may ask at this moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfediuk1224 2 #7 Posted July 5, 2013 LGA depot with Supt. Barter. Really nice guy. Very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfediuk1224 2 #8 Posted July 5, 2013 Day 4 with the "El pillars" done perfectly. Now for Monday and day 5 Manhattan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrenity 5 #9 Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Pay close attention to the turns over near 4th avenue / cooper square area. (if your instructor takes you ever there) Edited July 6, 2013 by Syrenity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfediuk1224 2 #10 Posted July 8, 2013 Pay close attention to the turns over near 4th avenue / cooper square area. (if your instructor takes you ever there) they acute turns or something? what should i do to be ready for them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrenity 5 #11 Posted July 8, 2013 they acute turns or something? what should i do to be ready for them? Not sure if instructors use the same location as they did yrs ago however, there was one in particular I remember that you will need to use great judgment with the overhang on the front of your bus (it appears as you are about to drive up on the island ). It looked difficult but, it wasn't hard at all and there is nothing you can prepare ahead of time for just follow the details of your instructor and you'll breeze through it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfediuk1224 2 #12 Posted July 8, 2013 Awesome. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfediuk1224 2 #13 Posted July 8, 2013 All satisfactory for day 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrenity 5 #14 Posted July 9, 2013 All satisfactory for day 5 Awesome. Sounds like a day 7 qualification to me continued success Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfediuk1224 2 #15 Posted July 9, 2013 Day 6 : all satisfactory Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfediuk1224 2 #16 Posted July 10, 2013 Day 7....qualified 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrenity 5 #17 Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Day 7....qualified Yes! Contulations! Great job & Great news. Back to zerega tomorrow to wait on your fellow classmates to do the same. Edited July 11, 2013 by Syrenity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfediuk1224 2 #18 Posted July 11, 2013 Think they having me learn about the RTS next Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syrenity 5 #19 Posted July 11, 2013 Think they having me learn about the RTS next Oh ok I actually trained on those I heard the hybrids were way easier to drive. they were just released a couple of days before I resigned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreeddekalbL 598 #20 Posted July 11, 2013 Day 7....qualified Think they having me learn about the RTS next who was your trainer and where did you train(depot) and what did you train on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfediuk1224 2 #21 Posted July 11, 2013 Was at LGA depot with Steven barter (nice thorough guy) and I trained on the Orion 7. Next 3 days I'll be on the RTS. Today I backed and paralleled it. Easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawkev 1 #22 Posted July 17, 2013 I am on day 2. I also got an unsatisfactory because I passed my reference point on a turn (going too fast) and had to reverse to avoid hitting a parked car. Then I immediately clipped a curb on the next right turn because I was again in a hurry and turned before the reference point. I was actually done driving but did not know that the superintendent wanted me to pull into the bus stop and switch. He then told me to go around the block to pull into the bus stop. That's four right turns and that's when it happened. Everything else was ok. I will bring my A game tomorrow the good Lord willing but this training in not easy. I am starting to feel like I might not make it. This is coming from someone who has been driving big rigs interstate for a couple of years and has been to a few of CDL schools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingNas 28 #23 Posted July 18, 2013 I am on day 2. I also got an unsatisfactory because I passed my reference point on a turn (going too fast) and had to reverse to avoid hitting a parked car. Then I immediately clipped a curb on the next right turn because I was again in a hurry and turned before the reference point. I was actually done driving but did not know that the superintendent wanted me to pull into the bus stop and switch. He then told me to go around the block to pull into the bus stop. That's four right turns and that's when it happened. Everything else was ok. I will bring my A game tomorrow the good Lord willing but this training in not easy. I am starting to feel like I might not make it. This is coming from someone who has been driving big rigs interstate for a couple of years and has been to a few of CDL schools. You will be fine. Everyone has had some rough moments. Dont doubt yourself, take it easy and take your time. Dont feel compelled to show that you know what you are doing. Its a learning curve. Best of luck tomorrow. My best friend is in the same class as you too. Maybe you will see him in zerega when you complete day 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawkev 1 #24 Posted July 18, 2013 You will be fine. Everyone has had some rough moments. Dont doubt yourself, take it easy and take your time. Dont feel compelled to show that you know what you are doing. Its a learning curve. Best of luck tomorrow. My best friend is in the same class as you too. Maybe you will see him in zerega when you complete day 7 Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney 5 #25 Posted July 18, 2013 I am on day 2. I also got an unsatisfactory because I passed my reference point on a turn (going too fast) and had to reverse to avoid hitting a parked car. Then I immediately clipped a curb on the next right turn because I was again in a hurry and turned before the reference point. I was actually done driving but did not know that the superintendent wanted me to pull into the bus stop and switch. He then told me to go around the block to pull into the bus stop. That's four right turns and that's when it happened. Everything else was ok. I will bring my A game tomorrow the good Lord willing but this training in not easy. I am starting to feel like I might not make it. This is coming from someone who has been driving big rigs interstate for a couple of years and has been to a few of CDL schools. Were is the reference point / what are you looking for when you turn ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
