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as far as i know, that guy is still collecting workmans comp or something. Originally Posted by Orangetxguy
I'm just wondering here...and I may be starting a major fight...or not....but do you suppose this "trainer" is the same goofball that was training the rookie a few months ago, who managed to get himself killed up there in Olympia WA....while the trainer was in the bunk?
But again, are we really going to be bashing this dead horse again as to 'where the mentor should be' during the 42 days?? Do you really think that the mentor running the truck like a team the last week (when you should already know the basics, and know enough to watch your big azz, and know when to slow down, etc.) is really going to hinder your learning process afterwards? you get 10% of your training in the mentor's truck. the rest comes on your own after you leave his/her truck, learning on your own as you go.....something called "experience".
So tell me, what is the basic difference between the 90% learning on your own, and the mentor running the truck like a team truck the last week of training? (and dont tell me 'well the trainer is getting paid to train you...blah blah blah.....i said basic difference) fact is there is none. And if a newbie driver dont know enough to slow down for a rain slick road, then thats his own fault....and its just plain stupidity.
we dont need more stupid drivers on the road.