In order to even start trying to learn how to DRIVE a bus, you have to pass 6 {yes, you read that right-SIX!} individual tests. I got the CDL book Thursday and decided 'ah, what the heck-might as well see if I can pass any without studying-that means less studying to do later.' I passed 3 of the 6 (one of them by the skin of my teeth). Apparently the easiest one {i don't know who would think it was the easiest} ended of being a thorn in my side. I went back Friday and passed 2 more. The stinkin 'General Knowledge' test kicked my butt. Who considers this general knowledge: 'When driving a truck with hanging meat...' Need I say anymore?! I passed it finally and started my driving training on Monday with Mr. Martinez.
On the first day (Monday) I made bus pick-ups and drop-offs {for pretend}, stopped at a railroad crossing, backed-up the bus, and parallel parked-then he took me into the real world on the road! I was freaking out inside {calm yourself, Tiffany, its going to be okay}. I did fine. On Tuesday we went straight onto the road, on the highway, and to where I would be taking my test. On Wednesday morning I took my test. The lady said I did extremely well. I missed a total of 4 pts (which were for things that we are supposed to do at Northside), which was the best for station I was training at. I waited in line to pay for the license ($40 instead of the lower regular amount for normal people). Great, now I get to pay more, pollute the air, and have loud teenage girls en route singing in my ears!
Now....FREEDOM! I will take the other part of the certification (20 hour course) in the fall after volleyball. The things you have to do to be a coach-wow! Now, I feel like Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus! Not really, but that's the only famous bus driver I know of :)
3 Friendly Remarks:
I would be terrified to drive a bus, I just don't think I could do it. My minivan scared me at first, I feel that is rather large. I don't even want to think about a bus. Have fun closing on your house, how exciting!
Driving a bus...WHAT!! That is something I don't think I could do, good luck with the final test. Post pictures soon of your house, that is so exciting!!
Oh come on you don't know what to do "when driving a truck with hanging meat..." everyone knows what to do then. :) That made me laugh! Congrats on passing your test and for your house! enjoy closing and post pic's soon!
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