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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Snows driving

So man how are ya managing with driving the big rig?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Well good/bad

shifting ok, no missed shfts today, however some of my splits like (6 high to 7 low) (6 low to 5 high) those splitting and shifting are kinda shaking, but 7 low to 7 high or 7 high to 7 low are goin fine.

turning going alright some of my turns are getting bit wide but the worst of my turns, would just be costing me 2 points on a test but some turns perfectly fine. with snow curbs and I've been driving downtown Saskatoon.

Backing up I'm doin fine I guess

I have been having issues with two hands on the wheel and making sure brake comes on prior to ckutch for final stops.

Thanks for asking, I might be taking a test on Friday.

My circle pre-trip and air test are almost down pat.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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Well thats good to hear keep on practicing and you should master that skill..!!
 
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Don't care if I master it just gotta get through a hour test. LOL
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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good luck on the test!!!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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You know what snow, they said some of my turns would cost me points and blah blah blah, well i went for my road test and the only thing I did wrong is I stayed in a park lane for too long while I was turning. It was blowing snow that day and I thought it was dotted, like a turning lane, and it wasnt. The sgi guy said if i would have told him that before he wouldnt have docked me.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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I know some of the lanes are not marked anymore, that's gonna be fun. Covered with snow.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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lol...then take 'em all. there's a good chance no one will challenge you, but it probably won't do any good for your test score...lol
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Actually its nice when there isnt lanes you can see, that way you dont have to be as accurate
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Well today I passed my pre-trip and Aor inspection tests, however I failed my drive, got nervous missed 2 shifts really bad, like had to stop in neutral, so ya failed.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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That`s good news on the passing the pre-trip/inspection tests.
Too bad about failing the driving test.
What`s next, some more driver training?
It`s really hard not too be too nervous but with more practice you should do really well the next time.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Well the guy said I'm ready for tommorrow he has confidence I can pass, just not good today, so I'm drivin again tommorrow if still fail always next week. a bit of driving probably test again by Wed. then.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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[QUOTE=Snowking]Wow just realized today, drivin a Semi is alot easier sober. QUOTE] It`s also alot more nerve racking, so many more things you start noticing.....
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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I know, if I go for another test tommorrow, I'll need a few shots, of good'ol Jacky D. Seriously though I guess I'll have to watch my tach, and slow the F*** down, If I can't do it like I always have, by feel, I'll have to do it technically.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Well you will get it. So if you fail, you get to try for it the next day? That is pretty sweet!
 
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