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Originally Posted by Robert26
Sleeper, dedicated, regional, etc? With the mentor, will I get the same free time as I would driving solo?
The general idea behind training is to get you into the swing of doing the job on your own. Managing time is one of the things. Even driving solo, actual free time can get to be a luxury. But, training should be geared to your logbook and your hours. First, you are told how to do it safely and legally, then you get hints and suggestions to improve your performance as a driver, and finally, you are observed to make sure you learned all you can.
I'm guessing your question came up because of the other thread where training became an issue. Right, wrong, or indifferent, it's the company, and your trainer that will determine your free time. For that reason, it would be very much to your own benefit to research the company and find out what they allow and don't allow during training.
That being said, it does not mean you get to do the trainer's laundry, while the trainer sleeps or sits in the driver's lounge. Yes, I've heard of that too.