10 years ago I took my class one for a job I had right out of college. Allthough I woudn't be required to be a full time trucker. I would need to drive the truck on short hauls from time to time. You would not believe some of the dough heads that are trying to become full time professional drivers. For instance, if you fail the air brakes course. You go into a back room with the instructor, and voila, you come out with a passing grade. I think half a dozen guys did that when I took my air brakes. Also when I took my drivers test, there were guys there that had failed three times and were there to take the test a fourth time. Unbelievable! If you have half a brain there is no reason to fail that test the first time.
Now I know the majority of professional drivers are very cautious and safe. But there are many that are just ######ed and probably shoudn't even have a class 5 license.
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