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Recent content by Ammodog1

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    A Question for Drivers.....

    Ugh! I was feeling quite positive after some of the early posts, but the more of you that post, the harder it sounds. Not to say that I'm not grateful for all the comments, thanking you! ;) Hopefully I would be one of the people who adapt ok. Once I'd given up my job to start the training...
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    A Question for Drivers.....

    Sorry to harp on, and I know it sounds like I'm obsessing now, but how easy is it to have a SPAD or some other safety critical incident. Does it happen to many drivers and do many end up losing their career over them? I can't think of any reason that it may potentially happen to me, it just...
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    A Question for Drivers.....

    That's good to know, although I think I would be mortified if I struggled to that extent! I think I would be the kind of person who would want to do the job safely or not at all. It's nice to know though that TOC's do realise that Drivers are only human! :)
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    A Question for Drivers.....

    Thanks Pendolino, That's really reassuring to hear actually, especially how your TOC is about incidents. Can't believe they would be that understanding! I just assumed it would be 'one strike and you're out' with something like that. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Cheers RPM...
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    A Question for Drivers.....

    Blimey, I couldn't afford to be one of the drop outs! :roll: That mortgage won't pay itself! ;)
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    A Question for Drivers.....

    I think the earlies would be the ones that suited me fine to be honest. My concern would be the late ones. But hey ho, I'm no different to the next guy (I don't think!) so hopefully I would adapt to it ok.
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    A Question for Drivers.....

    Thanks EW, I did wonder how much of the battle was diet related. I must admit, my diet isn't the greatest at the moment! When you have a late start and then finish, e.g. 19:00 to 03:00 or 04:00 do you get a couple of hours kip before going in, or is that a recipe for disaster? Also, do...
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    A Question for Drivers.....

    Hi, I wonder if any Drivers would be good enough to give their thoughts and ideas on something for me please? I am considering applying for the position of Mainline Driver and the only concern that I have if about the shift work. I have no issue with the loss of social life or family...
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