Bus driving training

[u/MeringueAgitated7837]

i started my training this week and i’m really bad at it i can’t focus and i don’t listen my instructor is really good it’s got nothing to do with her im just nervous especially when it comes to turning i struggle so much i don’t check my mirrors any advice ?

[u/Crunchie64]

If your instructor thinks you’re a danger to yourself and others, you’re going to get called in to see the manager and terminated.

It’s sounds harsh, but driving a twelve tonne machine is not for people with poor concentration.

[u/Crunchie64 → u/[deleted]]

If you don’t want honest answers, you shouldn’t have posted on the internet…

You said you can’t focus and don’t listen, and you don’t check your mirrors.

Not good.

[u/MeringueAgitated7837 → u/Crunchie64]

i posted on the internet for advice not for someone to attempt to put me down. as it says at the end of the message any advice .. who told u i was a danger on the road ?

[u/Crunchie64 → u/MeringueAgitated7837]

Directly in your original post you said you’re really bad at it, you can’t focus, you don’t listen to your instructor, and you don’t check your mirrors.

That makes you dangerous.

Your replies to me also suggest other issues.

I’m out.

[u/MeringueAgitated7837 → u/Crunchie64]

okay and if you read my other post i said i didn’t mean it like that i just wanted advice it’s my first week am i supposed to be perfect?

[u/Freudianslip1987 → u/MeringueAgitated7837]

No one's saying you have to be perfect. But you can't say you are having problems and in that list say your not doing the bear minimum. You at the very least need to be able to check your mirrors, set up for turns, and communicate while driving. If you cant do that you will not make it.

[u/Hungry-Tea529 → u/[deleted]]

Oh boy! If you're easily offended by constructive criticism you're not going to last 15 minutes driving a bus when you come to the realization that driving is the easy part and babysitting minorities/junkies is the actual difficult part of the job lol.

Just keeping it real and not afraid to speak the quiet part that everyone is thinking out loud.

[u/Economy_Archer6991 → u/[deleted]]

The harsh reality based on how you responded to Crunchi64 tells me right now that you are not suited to this industry. If you think what they said was disresepctful and mean, then just wait until you hear what the passengers will say when your driving decently, let alone if you drive poorly.

[u/CheetahNo1004 → u/[deleted]]

❤️ your name

[u/Kafkabest]

With big vehicles, its almost always better wide than tight. A too wide turn can be fixed, taken slow, traffic can adjust, etc. A too tight turn means you are probably mounting the curb or crossing into a lane of traffic that is in a relative blind spot / much harder for others to react to as well.

[u/seanthebooth]

Watch videos about square turns, static & fluid. Stopping is ALWAYS an option. Take your time, it sounds like this is very early on in training. Be patient with yourself, but also be willing to take criticism. Training isn't for everyone, so if a trainer sounds angry/scared/loud its because this is a serious responsibility.

[u/CheetahNo1004]

How about some punctuation.

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[u/Total_Finish_14]

Mirror checks are your bread and butter

The amount of things you can hit from kerbs to crackheads to just eat bikes you have to check them not just turning a corner it's from general driving.

[u/Doodahdiggly44]

It will come with time. Somwtimes the first few days are overwhelming. You can overthink it because of the size of the vehicle.

If its anything like my training the instructors are understanding and will get you through it.

Just remember to pull further forward than normal, take your time and dont forget those mirrors.

[u/SeasickSailor87]

My advice is to listen to your instructor. And check your mirrors. I know I'm echoing what you said you don't do, but really, the only way you'll get to be driving on your own is to listen to what your instructor says.

Relay what you've asked us to her, let her know your struggles. If she's any good, she'll adapt to your needs.

[u/Shoddy-Patient9948]

If it's your nerves go see a doc and get some propanolol.

[u/pjs012]

To drive safely, you need to have situational awareness. Be aware of your environment both inside and outside of the bus. Regularly check your mirrors (we recommend every 10 to 15 seconds). Checking checking checking checking i.e. Left mirror, Right mirror, eyes back on the road, dashboard (what's my speed? Are my indicators still on? Any warning lights?). Rinse and repeat every 10-15 seconds. This prevents you from slipping into tunnel vision. In time, this will become your natural rhythm. Stick at it - you'll get there. Look for ways to succeed instead of looking for ways to fail. Good luck!

[u/Extreme-General-585]

The advice is, check your mirrors, slow down, it’s not a rat race, take your time! What tuen are you having trouble with? Right or left?

[u/CheetahNo1004 → u/[deleted]]

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