As of today, September 14, 2007, I am a certified trainer with my very first student driver.
This is an odd sensation...being driven in my own truck! By someone who is taking his FIRST turn behind the wheel of a real truck. Have I lost my mind??? Possibly, the jury is still deliberating!
My student is doing quite well for his first day. He managed to back into a dock that would challenge ANY driver with minimal help from me and get it right. He also drove from Toledo OH to Brookfield, PA without any serious trouble. He shifted up smoothly-ish. He stays in his lane and doesn't wander (much). He's courteous and patient. His downshifting meeds polishing but what do you expect from his first time? He didn't grind TOO badly, didn't freewheel but once, kept control at all times and managed to park at the T/A without taking any mirrors with him.
Tomorrow he will finish the trip to Dayton, NJ. I intend to let him drive as much as possible without compromising safety. Soon he will be cleared to drive after midnight and we will begin driving as a team. Even this early, I think I will be able to sleep behind him. More updates as they come.
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hey Brian... i just wrote a long comment but it was blasted cuz i didnt code in w/ user name,,,..,m.,.,.,. kool blog,.,.,.,.,. but warn thew readers that though you look like a character outta a gary kooper film, you really a 10 gal. mad hatter trucker from the pocanos..... great blog
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