CDL Week: Day 2… What a difference a day makes…again.

Tuesday:

Well, whatever had ‘infected’ the training staff yesterday was all gone today (or else the boss was back).  There was no sign of the disorganization or disinterest that had us students growling by the end of the day.

We were on the bus at 7am and got to ‘the hill’ a few moments later.  After a short set up period testing began, and I was able to pass the Pre-Trip Inspection test soon after (Aced that sucker!).  Afterward the trucks were rolling and we practiced straight line backing until everyone had been through it several times.

Lunch was at the usual time, and involved the usual bus ride back to the OC.  Unfortunately the food at the cafeteria was the usual as well.  Not that it’s necessarily bad, but it does fall a little shy of being good.

Anyway when we returned to the hill we began practicing for our 45* backing maneuver.  The backing tests also started shortly after lunch, and around mid-afternoon I tested and passed that portion.  Didn’t ace this one, but I was pleased with it.

All that’s left for me to do is pass a road driving test and I’ll have my Class A CDL.  Rumor has it we’ll be able to take that one tomorrow; I hope so as it’s the only thing I have left to do except sit around and watch the others practice.

A little tired this evening so forgive the short post…