andyman Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Anyone know if they will have training on Good Friday?? I don't mind doing it but just wanted to sort out the holiday if possible. Do they generally work the holidays for training? No training on holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus_Medic Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Not 100% lousy hybrids. The first gens aren't that bad. At the very least that sound cool. Somewhat akin to the 7900s in terms of the deeper exhaust sound, really great in tunnels! While I was there even a few of the garage workers expressed less of a dislike for the FGs over the NGs.I find the engine drone irritating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t4k Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Any advice on how to do Alternate turns? Sometimes they're done at intersections with traffic lights, and other times, they're done at intersections with a stop sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapejuice Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Any advice on how to do Alternate turns? Sometimes they're done at intersections with traffic lights, and other times, they're done at intersections with a stop sign.Ya... do it they way the instructor tells you to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBC 9197 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I find the engine drone irritating. Ditto, I've experienced ringing in my ears from these buses. Ringing in the ears is a sign of short term hearing loss, prolonged exposure can do permanent damage long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Any advice on how to do Alternate turns? Sometimes they're done at intersections with traffic lights, and other times, they're done at intersections with a stop sign. You have to look at how sharp the curve is. When you have one lane to turn into, it is definately an alternate turn. A bus needs 2 lanes to make the turn. When in doubt do alternate turns espcially when you are doing the road test on day 13. You lost 5 points if your turn is too wide and you lose about 20 points if you jump the curb. Generally speaking if there is a sidewalk, chances are you don't need to do an alternate turn. When you are making the alternate turn, try to steer as far left as possible. This way will give you more chance of clearing the curb on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC Hopeful Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I got my call today!!! YES!!!! Training starts on March 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaanbaaz Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Me too. So happy to get started.see you on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t4k Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 You have to look at how sharp the curve is. When you have one lane to turn into, it is definately an alternate turn. A bus needs 2 lanes to make the turn. When in doubt do alternate turns espcially when you are doing the road test on day 13. You lost 5 points if your turn is too wide and you lose about 20 points if you jump the curb. Generally speaking if there is a sidewalk, chances are you don't need to do an alternate turn. When you are making the alternate turn, try to steer as far left as possible. This way will give you more chance of clearing the curb on the right.That makes sense. Wow... I'm actually eager to try some out now. My driving test day is on day 16 (Next Tuesday). Can't wait for this to be over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 That makes sense. Wow... I'm actually eager to try some out now. My driving test day is on day 16 (Next Tuesday). Can't wait for this to be over! Good luck and watch out for the snow bank at the corners. They make the turn a lot tighter. I almost got stuck when I was making a right turn yesterday at Warden and Finch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova1976 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 does anyone know is the TTC still accepting Applications and resumes for Bus operators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaanbaaz Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Got the bus at Malvern div . Anyone know anything about this division. What is the exact location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhb Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 i had my in person interview last wednesday im not too sure how it went.... how long on average are people waiting to hear back on the results of their interview im kinda losing all hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC Hopeful Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 i had my in person interview last wednesday im not too sure how it went.... how long on average are people waiting to hear back on the results of their interview im kinda losing all hope I can't recall how long it was until they called me. I think it was less than a week. The whole process is very slow. It's a waiting game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t4k Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Passed my driving test today! Thank God that's over! Now that I'm a licensed CZ (?) driver, I'm picking up paying passengers tomorrow! God help them! (To dhb, we were all on here very recently asking everyone exactly the same questions, and whether or not we should give up. To paraphrase what a lot of us were told: 'Be patient. They're busy. They'll get in touch with you.' Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC Hopeful Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 t4k that's awesome! So glad you passed. I've been rooting for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhb Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks I can normally get a read on people without a problem but the recruiters for ttc were like stone during the entire interview and after. Maybe I'm reading too much into it maybe I'm not I don't know but I've heard of people getting the call the same day of their interview and other getting it months later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambala Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks I can normally get a read on people without a problem but the recruiters for ttc were like stone during the entire interview and after. Maybe I'm reading too much into it maybe I'm not I don't know but I've heard of people getting the call the same day of their interview and other getting it months later. Umm, you're not supposed to get a read on them. Like stone? yeah, sorry, you may not like it but that's their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhb Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Umm, you're not supposed to get a read on them. Like stone? yeah, sorry, you may not like it but that's their job. And they do a damn good job at it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC Hopeful Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks I can normally get a read on people without a problem but the recruiters for ttc were like stone during the entire interview and after. Maybe I'm reading too much into it maybe I'm not I don't know but I've heard of people getting the call the same day of their interview and other getting it months later. The folks who did my interview were really nice, laughed and made me feel really comfortable. Too bad you got cranky ones. Survey says: Streetcar out of Roncesvalles. Can't wait to start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC Hopeful Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Do streetcars also use air brakes? Curious about this now. I had assumed I would be asigned bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBC 9197 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Do streetcars also use air brakes? Curious about this now. I had assumed I would be asigned bus. The simple answer is yes but unlike buses the air brake system isn't the main stopping force on our cars (C's and A's). A 'Z' endorsement is not required to operate a streetcar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC Hopeful Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 The simple answer is yes but unlike buses the air brake system isn't the main stopping force on our cars (C's and A's). A 'Z' endorsement is not required to operate a streetcar. Thanks. I can't wait to start training. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhb Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 got the call i passed the inteview doing medical and paperwork next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaL Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 how does wage work for training? i cant seem to find my papers i wrote notes in! if i recall we get paid 6 hours for 8 hours of training but at what rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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