Well guys and gals I finished day 11 and ALL IS WELL !!!

Tomorrow is day 12.......................And Ill cover what the week brings !
Although it should look something like this .....................

Mon and Tues are upshifting and down shifting on the range...........

Wed and Thurs well be driving on public roads and getting used to traaffic
etc ..........................................

Sat and Sun OFF

Next week were in school Mon -Thurs with tests at DPS,Followed by graduation with Cap and gown (LOL) Just joking ..........................

By the wqay were down to 24 out of 42 that we started with...........

Wish us luck as we finish up Phase 3 and 4...................

More tomorrow ............................

Hows it going shaley ????????????? Good luck in Class ........

 

:lol: :lol: that was exactly the thought that went thru my mind :shock: :lol:

 

Good luck with the rest of your training man!! Hope it works out!!!

I just want to pass on some cautionary advice...During your road training and testing, take your time and let every vehicle get out of the way before attempting turns. I misjudged a turn on my CDL test and grazed a rolloff truck. Even though I was showing due caution and regard, the powers that be at the academy decided that I was unsafe and pulled the plug on my training. Weeks of time and effort down the drain!!!

Don't let it happen to you!!! Good luck!!!

 

I appreciate your words of caution .........................
We have been driving very SLOW and being very careful about everything.We were put in groups and our group is alittle older and wiser.
Were doing very well and were told that by our instructors.
Well just keep on being careful.

Thank You,Pete
San Antonio,Tx

 

Ok guys and gals......Wrapped up day 12 today and all is well.................
Were officially down to 24 in the class as 2 got washed back today just as I predicted a few days ago,Its really unfortunate because the guys studied,Hopefully one week will give them the tools and confidence to continue.......................................

The day went fast and smoothly today,At a pleasant 82 degrees outside.
I forgot to mention to everyone we had been battleing temps in the high 90"s and a shade over 100.So the range was pleasant.

We drove up and down ............up and down,And did I say up and down the range......................(LOL).

We upshifted and downshifted allllllll day long.........................

No problems at all.Even Downshifting was OK..........

Day 13 will be pretty much the same as we get used to shifting ............

Ill keep everyone posted,Please wish us luck .Thanx

Pete
San Antonio,Tx

 

Today we drive on public roads again,That was a lot of fun and
we were alittle nervous at first............................

Got settled in and ALL went well,Looking forward to today.More driving on the road and we wrap it up at 1200 noon.

WISH US LUCK !!!

After today we only have 3 training days left and 1 test day on Thurs.

STAY TUNED

 

Ok folks..................
We were off Sat and Sun and had 2 great days off,Time was well spent with my family as we prepare for me to leave.We only have 2 more training days left and then test at DPS.Arrangements have been made
for bus trips and hotel stays at our home terminals.Since I live in
San Antonio,Ill be based out of Laredo Tx ......................
I guess its three days of orientation and then were assigned to a Mentor !!!
We did alot of driving today with easy upshifting and downshifting.
Turns went well and we also parrelell parked to prepare us for Thurs.

Looking forward to finishing up and getting this new chapter in my life started................

Can a few ppl that have graduated from Swift shed some light on what lies ahead,Good or bad ????

Thanx Pete................

 

Guys and gals
It went well the last few days and I tested out with a 84 at DPS.
I travel to Laredo for orientation next week Ill keep everyone posted
as I travel the Staes..........................

Thanx to everyone for their Input Etc

Pete
San Antonio,Tx

 

Congratulations, I wish you the best. Keep on posting.

 

congrats Pete.......sent you a pm back :rock: