Problems Controlling The Tractor Trailer
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ToneGone wanders:
My only problem is keeping my unit centered inside the lane. Any advice on how I can improve in this area?
That's your only problem?? Consider yourself fortunate. The truck is big, and the lanes seem small. All the trucks are that way. You'll get used to it. Stay between the dotted lines. Relax.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
ToneGone wanders:
My only problem is keeping my unit centered inside the lane. Any advice on how I can improve in this area?
That's your only problem?? Consider yourself fortunate. The truck is big, and the lanes seem small. All the trucks are that way. You'll get used to it. Stay between the dotted lines. Relax.
Thank you.
Sometimes the best advice is reassurance; appreciate that.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
I had this same problem when I first started, if you use your fender mirrors and make sure you can see the marking line in each one you'll be center and good to go.
I had this same problem when I first started, if you use your fender mirrors and make sure you can see the marking line in each one you'll be center and good to go.
Thanks for the tip! Can't wait to test it out.
I had this same problem when I first started, if you use your fender mirrors and make sure you can see the marking line in each one you'll be center and good to go.
Just to add to his tip... After you've checked you mirror and know your in the center of the lane look out of the windshield and across the hood and find where the edge of the road or the white line disappears from sight and as long as that stays in the same spot your still in the center and you don't have to look at a mirror that might be in awkward position or angle. Just my 2 cents and might not be worth a thing.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
I had this same problem when I first started, if you use your fender mirrors and make sure you can see the marking line in each one you'll be center and good to go.
Just to add to his tip... After you've checked you mirror and know your in the center of the lane look out of the windshield and across the hood and find where the edge of the road or the white line disappears from sight and as long as that stays in the same spot your still in the center and you don't have to look at a mirror that might be in awkward position or angle. Just my 2 cents and might not be worth a thing.
yes I mark an imaginary visual spot on the right side of the hood that intersects the white line when i'm properly in lane, Then use that as a reference point to guide, of course constantly scanning mirrors to assure position.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
I get to test it out tomorrow. Thanks again for the advice, everyone.
Sorry for double posting but thanks to the advice here I've actually gotten better. I really appreciate it. It won't be too long before my cdl exam and naturally I'm nervous. Personally I believe I could use a little work on turning and downshifting a little more; other than that, I believe I should do alright hopefully.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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Currently in my last couple of months of school and we've been going on road trips. I can up/downshift good, I can turn okay, check my mirrors frequently, etc
My only problem is keeping my unit centered inside the lane. Any advice on how I can improve in this area?