Libra Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 @leylandvictory2 I have a follow up question on turning the bus either left or right, what is the technique of turning properly without hitting the curb, post, or oncoming traffic especially on a tight corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 The turning technique depends on how sharp the curve is. When in doubt take 2 lanes when it is safe to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libra Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 @leylandvictory2thanks so much again.have a great Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libra Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 I have a few more questions re: Daily Inspection test of the bus: 1.) should I assume that the guidelines in the Official MTO Bus Handbook are pretty much the same ones we follow during the training such as Exterior inspection which includes Airbrake tests, In-Cab check and Interior Inspection? 2.) is offset backing - left or right and Alley Dock (90 - degree backing) part of the road test? pls confirm. thank you so much for helping me with my journey towards training preparation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted October 1, 2017 Report Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Libra said: I have a few more questions re: Daily Inspection test of the bus: 1.) should I assume that the guidelines in the Official MTO Bus Handbook are pretty much the same ones we follow during the training such as Exterior inspection which includes Airbrake tests, In-Cab check and Interior Inspection? 2.) is offset backing - left or right and Alley Dock (90 - degree backing) part of the road test? pls confirm. thank you so much for helping me with my journey towards training preparation. 1) yes 2) no but you need to know how to reverse when you do downhill parking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libra Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 @leylandvictory2thank you thank you so much again for sharing your knowledge. I truly appreciate your help. Have a great evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIB121 Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Hi all Has anyone received a "rejection" email after an interview? or received a conditional offer past the 6 weeks after an interview? I've reached 7 weeks now and haven't heard anything ... has anyone followed up with HR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I AM BUS Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Hello All, Finished documentation on September 27 at 1 pm. I may be getting a call for training as early as November but if not, January or February will be my training date. As far as I remember, the ttc rep who was on my info session (May 24) said that my group will be bus drivers. If this is somewhat true, any pointers on what I can read in advance before training starts? I heard the MTO Air Break handbook is a MUST but which parts should I focus on and which part is irrelevant for me? Another book I heard that is worth reading is the MTO Bus Handbook. Is there any parts on that book or either books I mentioned worth focusing on or is everything on that book worth learning? Note: both MTO books were found on the Ontario.ca website Aside from those books, does anyone else here recommend me to do in better preparing myself when I get a call? Some individuals in my documentation were thinking of getting or attempting to take their cz licence (passed or not) just so they can familiarize themselves driving a big vehicle. Is this necessary? Also, for those who successfully passed their bus training. What and how do they test you? For the written part, I assume its a normal test atmosphere (pen and paper ready and fill in the blanks). As for the driving test, is it a similar method of when someone gets their G licence? Examiner tells you to turn right, you turn right... Last, the documentation lady mentioned that candidates can wait 1 week or so once they get a call if they can possibly get another mode when it is available. For example, I get a call for my training date and mode, I refuse nicely and ask for another mode when it is available. Does anyone here recommend me doing that or should I just take whatever I get whenever they call me? Thanks for everyone's help and goodluck to us all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMatadar Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Hey folks, I’m currently on Day 13 of 27 for subway training and just wanted to share that we’ve been told another class will be starting October 23rd! So those of you who have recently had your documentation sessions and who scored well on your aptitude tests at the info session may be getting calls very soon if not already. Usually they call 2 weeks in advance of your start date. good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libra Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 11 hours ago, I AM BUS said: Hello All, Finished documentation on September 27 at 1 pm. I may be getting a call for training as early as November but if not, January or February will be my training date. As far as I remember, the ttc rep who was on my info session (May 24) said that my group will be bus drivers. If this is somewhat true, any pointers on what I can read in advance before training starts? I heard the MTO Air Break handbook is a MUST but which parts should I focus on and which part is irrelevant for me? Another book I heard that is worth reading is the MTO Bus Handbook. Is there any parts on that book or either books I mentioned worth focusing on or is everything on that book worth learning? Note: both MTO books were found on the Ontario.ca website Aside from those books, does anyone else here recommend me to do in better preparing myself when I get a call? Some individuals in my documentation were thinking of getting or attempting to take their cz licence (passed or not) just so they can familiarize themselves driving a big vehicle. Is this necessary? Also, for those who successfully passed their bus training. What and how do they test you? For the written part, I assume its a normal test atmosphere (pen and paper ready and fill in the blanks). As for the driving test, is it a similar method of when someone gets their G licence? Examiner tells you to turn right, you turn right... Last, the documentation lady mentioned that candidates can wait 1 week or so once they get a call if they can possibly get another mode when it is available. For example, I get a call for my training date and mode, I refuse nicely and ask for another mode when it is available. Does anyone here recommend me doing that or should I just take whatever I get whenever they call me? Thanks for everyone's help and goodluck to us all! @I AM BUS. Hi, I was in that group as well. I've been doing some reading on the MTO Bus and Airbrakes Handbooks. And they're very informative. As for the MTO Bus Handbook, it provides a list of what to do during daily pre-trip inspection of the exterior, in-cab and interior of the bus. It gives a refresher of road signs and traffic rules which I would assume will come out also in the written test. Then the last chapter of the handbook details the road test preparation which even includes airbrakes procedure. As for the airbrakes, it's mixed with the procedure for truck and bus. But I was advised to just focus on the bus part. There are maybe some additional steps that we will have to do in the training. Suggestion: I hope we can get together for group (Sept 27 group) huddles to share our knowledge in preparation for the training. I'm definitely opt for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketmanCC Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Day 16 passed successfully What a load off the mind. :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRRR Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Hi, is there anybody in the June 20 information session had got call for interview or docuementation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libra Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 1 hour ago, RocketmanCC said: Day 16 passed successfully What a load off the mind. :-) @RocketmanCCA big Congratulations to you! That's awesome! I'm happy for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I AM BUS Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 8 hours ago, Libra said: @I AM BUS. Hi, I was in that group as well. I've been doing some reading on the MTO Bus and Airbrakes Handbooks. And they're very informative. As for the MTO Bus Handbook, it provides a list of what to do during daily pre-trip inspection of the exterior, in-cab and interior of the bus. It gives a refresher of road signs and traffic rules which I would assume will come out also in the written test. Then the last chapter of the handbook details the road test preparation which even includes airbrakes procedure. As for the airbrakes, it's mixed with the procedure for truck and bus. But I was advised to just focus on the bus part. There are maybe some additional steps that we will have to do in the training. Suggestion: I hope we can get together for group (Sept 27 group) huddles to share our knowledge in preparation for the training. I'm definitely opt for it. @Libra Amazing! Thank you very much! I will definitly look into this. And yes, I'll message you if anything pops up from here on out. We can help each other out! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 19 hours ago, Libra said: @I AM BUS. Hi, I was in that group as well. As for the airbrakes, it's mixed with the procedure for truck and bus. But I was advised to just focus on the bus part. There are maybe some additional steps that we will have to do in the training. there is one more step the door inter lock test 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libra Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 @leylandvictory2thanks a lot for this info. Have a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ilxfan Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Does anyone which month the benefits start for new operators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEnder Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 So happy...Had my documentation meeting on October 4th and was called the next day (Oct 5) for my training date which starts on Oct 25th!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME TOO Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 4:44 PM, ilxfan said: Does anyone which month the benefits start for new operators? After completing 6 months. On 10/10/2017 at 10:37 AM, WestEnder said: So happy...Had my documentation meeting on October 4th and was called the next day (Oct 5) for my training date which starts on Oct 25th!!! Congratulations WestEnder!!! Mode? Division? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketmanCC Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 On 2017-10-09 at 4:44 PM, ilxfan said: Does anyone which month the benefits start for new operators? The first day of the month after the month your 6 month anniversary falls in. My 6 month anniversary is in March, so my benefits start April 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotraders Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Benefit need to 6 months plus 2 weeks, they need to mail you the letter with your policy number haahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I AM BUS Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Hello All! Finally got the training call! Mode:Bus Area:Eglinton Applied March 12 Aptitude test on May 24 Interview July 13 Conditinal offer July 21 Medical July 26 Police check August 2 Documention September 27 Any info on the Eglinton area would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone for all your help and info I got from all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcscarb Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 im currently 8 months on the job and loving it. I highly advise anybody once on to visit the union meetings. Its your future for the next 20-25 years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 11 hours ago, I AM BUS said: Hello All! Finally got the training call! Mode:Bus Area:Eglinton Applied March 12 Aptitude test on May 24 Interview July 13 Conditinal offer July 21 Medical July 26 Police check August 2 Documention September 27 Any info on the Eglinton area would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone for all your help and info I got from all of you. Eglinton has a lot of crappy routes. Somewhat a junior division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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