darkseeker:
Edward Teller:
I do wish Limeyphil would stop messing about and tell us what he think’s about this.About the same as everyone else by the looks of things.
The way I see it is I’m just starting out in the trade and, although I’m not doing bad, I’ve still got a lot to learn, you guys who have been doing it for three years or more shouldn’t have to do it, it’s rediculous!
Personally, I think once you get your license it should be a legal requirement to attend a course regarding some of the practicalities, i.e. securing the load, map reading (some people can’t) and driver’s hours in detail before you’re allowed to do it for a living- BUT if you’ve been doing it for a few years it’s stupid! I also think although I said it should be a legal requirement, there should be no charge (you’ve just paid thousands for your license after all).
i am one of those oldtimer drivers darkseeker.
i amnot happy about this as it is me who will have to waste my own hard earned cash to pay for the 35 hrs training in 2014.
but i passed my test so long ago,i forget what truck i did it in.
you are fresh and shouldnt have to be paying out again.
this is another money generator for the training agencies.
another put their hand in your pocket scheme.
it wont improve road safety.
we get better as we drive more and gain experience,this is another farce.
i am glad i wont be doing any more than another 10 years or so.
i feel like packing in now although i have only returned after illness.
i can visualise myself getting tested by some 25 or 30 year old,and getting critisized.
i would want to knock him out not drive for him or her as the case may be.