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Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by airsaylongcome: 4:08pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
Conner44: Will the rear view and wing mirrors give you a view of your blindspots? Surely you got to take a glance at the areas where the mirrors don't cover. No? 2 Likes |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by obyrich(m): 4:27pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
nedekid:Leatnt fast bro. I am a baddas driver now. I drove the Hilux for over 4 years. No accident. That's why I believe in giving people opportunity to prove themselves. 3 Likes |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by Wayarda(m): 4:39pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
1.What is defences driving. 2.What is preventive maintenance 3 What are the characteristics of a good driver. 4 What is log sheet? 5 Hope u know road signs and the meaning. 6.At what odometer a Vehicle will be due for service Etccc |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by Conner44: 4:40pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
airsaylongcome blindspots come into play when you are trying to look at your 3 or 9 oclock, but if its for your entire back you should be able to view everything between your 3 mirrors maybe except down below your boot where a rev cam should take care of. |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by MrJames007: 4:51pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
Viking07:You’re a learner. By the way, so you rely on the cam more than the mirrors. |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by Holluwhakemmy(f): 4:53pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
Arysexy:Kudos, Chief Driver. 1 Like |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by MrJames007: 4:58pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
nedekid:I tell you. Be like the OP dey learn how to drive. 1 Like |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by merits(m): 4:58pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
DrizzyJeri:i hope you sabi drive manual wella? if not your name na sorry because they must test drive with you. 1 Like |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by countryman13: 5:25pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
Arysexy:Ur contribution is fine but some company dont allow opening of bonnet to check anything e.g BNL in Abuja. I worked with them some years and that is one of their standard. |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by countryman13: 5:31pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
DrizzyJeri:Try and find out about what they are into, d type of cars dey use. U should b able to drive both auto n manual. use ur mirror while reversing n also use ur belt as soon as u re good to go. Of course u must be conversant wt d terrain where u re going to work. All d best |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by countryman13: 5:35pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
Viking07:Blind spots? Hmmmm am speechless oooo coz ur advice sounds unprofessional as per driving |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by airsaylongcome: 5:39pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
Kajaard: Also make sure to inquire if the business has a speed limit. NLNG for example has a speed limit of 20km/driving in Bonny! Breach that speed limit by 1km/hr and the command and control centre gets a notification. They also had limits for take-off speed and braking speed. OP, also ensure that all occupants of the vehicle are wearing their seat belts before you drive off. ALL OCCUPANTS including those in the back seat 1 Like |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by countryman13: 5:41pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
[quote author=Revolution2022 post=110824893] It's not all potential employers that have time for all this protocol.The driving test I have been to was that,an expert driver would enter the car with me and watch whether I would first adjust the mirror,wear my seatbelt adjust the seat,shift gear to neutral,and release the handbrake before I start the car.Another test is reverse backwards.Most learners can't reverse.[/quote Correct! He must also learn how some of these cars are operated e.g Manual KIA(RIO) has 6 gears n ll not start except u press d clutch while starting. |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by airsaylongcome: 5:43pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
Revolution2022: Naija English. I know I am being pedantic here but there's nothing like reverse back Like you said in your subsequent sentence, it's simply "reverse" |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by Nobody: 6:12pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
airsaylongcome:English language monitor. |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by ExpressBooking(m): 6:51pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
Arysexy: Its called the walkaround check then assesment, its more like a practical driving test which unfortunately is not conducted in Nigeria before issuing full licence in any category. They may equally test your knowledge of primary and secondary controls of the vehicle. And don't forget, depending on the experience of who is assessing you, you could be asked some questions on rules of the road. Good write up and advise there. 1 Like |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by ExpressBooking(m): 6:54pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
airsaylongcome: Speed limits are clearly stated on the entry of each road conspicuously, so he has to watch out for it and not ask for it. I know in Nigeria things are the opposite way |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by ExpressBooking(m): 6:57pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
countryman13: His advice doesn't sound unprofessional. Most accidents on motorways occur as a result of ignoring blindspot. (blindspot is defined as a region in which an object is close to your vehicle and cannot be seen in the side and rear view mirrors) A cyclist, motorcycle or car could be in your blindspot and you pay great attention when switching lanes, turning or at roundabouts. In some advanced countries, if you don't pay attention to blindspots during a practical driving test, you have already failed 1 Like |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by ExpressBooking(m): 7:02pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
MrJames007: Relying on camera and mirrors during reversing is good, but for cars you are expected to watch over both shoulders all through the process of reversing while joggling views between the driving mirrors. You are expected to stop the reverse maneuver if any person, car or cyclist comes in view and wait for them to pass before you proceed . For trucks you are allowed to use side mirrors and cameras and if possible look out of ur window or jump down from the truck if need be |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by MrJames007: 7:25pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
ExpressBooking:Of course. |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by countryman13: 7:41pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
ExpressBooking:I got ur points clearly but u mean an object could b as close to ur car as explained by u n u wont notice/see it before entering ur car dt will warrant u looking back instead of using d mirror. So is it more professional to look back than using d mirror? |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by ExpressBooking(m): 7:46pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
MrJames007: I actually used to think i was a great driver having drove for 17 years in Nigeria and travelled to almost everywhere in Nigeria without an incident or accident. Not until I relocated and passed through the rigorous process of being an Articulated truck driver, i began to see driving differently and i understood what safe driving is. I got to know the difference between moving a vehicle from one point to another and safely driving a vehicle. As a matter of facts I get scared to drive whenever am back home and most people I see are just vehicle movers. Only a handful of drivers out there. Our government needs to actually revisit the road safety act and driving licencing procedure. Also if possible go a long way to see if they can retrain and recertify a lot of drivers already with licence. It's gonna be cost intensive and albeit proper marking of the roads and proper road signs too. The benefits of the above will make Nigerian truck and bus driving licence holders be recognised for direct licence exchange with some countries and help a lot of people get to greener pastures as there is serious shortage of truck and bus drivers in the developed countries 1 Like |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by ExpressBooking(m): 7:49pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
countryman13: In split seconds while u are reversing and looking on ur left mirror, something could appear on ur right side and already in ur blinds pot in that split second. Your mirror won't see it, but a little look over ur shoulder shows u that. Secondly it could be a moving car scenario, so u could be on the road driving and not necessarily starting off from a rest position |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by countryman13: 8:30pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
ExpressBooking:Ok ooo |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by airsaylongcome: 9:03pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
ExpressBooking: In which Nigeria do you see speed limits conspicuously displayed? Same Nigeria where people don't know what a Blue Road sign means? I specifically mentioned NLNG because they have driving staff in Lagos who MUST drive no faster than 40km/h irrespective of the mad driving in Lagos. And correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not sure I have seen a speed limit sign on Lekki-Epe or 3rd Mainland. Person wey ask no dey loss |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by ExpressBooking(m): 10:11pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
airsaylongcome: Did you hear me say things work the opposite way in Nigeria? |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by airsaylongcome: 10:17pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
ExpressBooking: So if as you say that things work the opposite way in Nigeria why then did you go on to say that he has to watch out for the (non-existent) speed limit signs and not ask for it? |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by Nobody: 10:53pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
airsaylongcome:Dont mind all these local drivers. Some don’t even know blind spots exists. Yeye. [s] countryman13:[/s]Crap. Go learn the basics of driving.
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Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by zubby29(m): 12:16am On Mar 08, 2022 |
Here in Nairaland u get good advice as well as bad ones, thanks for helping Arysexy: 1 Like |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by mrbionic: 3:08am On Mar 08, 2022 |
The Federal Road Safety are not doing a good job. I see so many people talking about NOT LOOKING BACK when reversing . The standard practice is to always look around, and not just using your mirrors, but constantly glancing around and also using the mirrors for the manoeuvre in order to cover the BLINDSPOTS. But OP do what works in Nigeria, it seems the opposite is the case and may be that's what the interviewer will be expecting from you. Please, argue with a prove. I am currently undergoing driving lessons here in the UK, even after driving for years in Naija. There are alot of things we do wrongly. |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by Lightorder: 6:45am On Mar 08, 2022 |
Arysexy:Senior driver , I dey hail ooo |
Re: What To Expect At A Driving Job Interview by SimeonOTC(m): 9:07am On Mar 08, 2022 |
Arysexy: mennh...you are a legend 2 Likes |
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