Type Training

Thursday, 18th January 2007

Having done all my training on a single deck Daf Optare SB220, today was the start of my type training, ie learning how to drive the different types of buses in the fleet. This can be tricky during the week as nearly all the buses are out in service, so you and the instructor have to grab whatever happens to come in to the garage and is free for a couple of hours.

Today we were able to get hold of a single deck Volvo B10. A bit sharper on the brakes than I was used too, but managed to get the hang of it (the instructor may think otherwise). Have to drive a bit faster though if I'm ever likely to keep to a timetable, training school speed is a little too slow for that.

Training on the ticket machine followed in the afternoon. Operating the machine shouldn't be a problem - remembering all the various types of ticket and at what times they can be issued is going to be the tough bit.