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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 15:27:30 GMT
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I was always taught to take care when to ring the bell, not too early in case the driver forgets I rung it, not too late so the driver has plenty of time to stop. People need to learn that lesson 
<snip> "Not too early in case the driver forgets" doesn't really apply any more as a light now appears on the driver's dashboard once the bell has been rung. Which is where another factor comes in. Concentration and other distractions. I can get so engrossed in concentrating on the road and hazards that I forget it's been pressed until I remember to look. As previously mentioned the dash light doesn't always work. I have passengers that press before the doors have closed and then once they're closed it cancels the bus stopping light. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 16:43:38 GMT
Is this my luck or something, I revise for the car theory test and the questions that pop up are the ones that I don't even know about. Any tips on how to pass a theory test guys, cos I want to become a bus driver ASAP.
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Post by Eastlondoner62 on Sept 15, 2018 16:50:26 GMT
Is this my luck or something, I revise for the car theory test and the questions that pop up are the ones that I don't even know about. Any tips on how to pass a theory test guys, cos I want to become a bus driver ASAP. My advice would be to get the official DVSA theory book and do every single question in the book. Being straight to the point if you didn't know anything about this questions then you need to work a lot harder. If you get some spare time do questions, I'm pretty sure there's even an app you can download on your phone to help. Don't forget to practice hazard perception as well, this can be done through various CD Roms or online. Also don't rush, if you rush you're just going to rush to failure again. Take your time and you will do well. |
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Post by 15002 on Sept 15, 2018 16:59:34 GMT
Is this my luck or something, I revise for the car theory test and the questions that pop up are the ones that I don't even know about. Any tips on how to pass a theory test guys, cos I want to become a bus driver ASAP. Out of curiosity, which company do you want to work with? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 17:07:03 GMT
Is this my luck or something, I revise for the car theory test and the questions that pop up are the ones that I don't even know about. Any tips on how to pass a theory test guys, cos I want to become a bus driver ASAP. Be warned driving can be very expensive! Just got my latest insurance quote and it's £940 3rd party with 15 years no claim. Good luck though! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 17:33:21 GMT
Is this my luck or something, I revise for the car theory test and the questions that pop up are the ones that I don't even know about. Any tips on how to pass a theory test guys, cos I want to become a bus driver ASAP. Out of curiosity, which company do you want to work with? I would love to work for Stagecoach but I have had issues with some of their staff so it may be a bit difficult to get in there. I guess my next option is Go Ahead as I live in Lewisham. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 18:22:11 GMT
Out of curiosity, which company do you want to work with? I would love to work for Stagecoach but I have had issues with some of their staff so it may be a bit difficult to get in there. I guess my next option is Go Ahead as I live in Lewisham. What do you mean issues? If it's just drivers then shouldn't be a problem. If it's with managers then they still might appreciate your enthusiasm. Also Stagecoach pay rates are much worse than Go Ahead's, especially overtime rates. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 18:28:43 GMT
I would love to work for Stagecoach but I have had issues with some of their staff so it may be a bit difficult to get in there. I guess my next option is Go Ahead as I live in Lewisham. What do you mean issues? If it's just drivers then shouldn't be a problem. If it's with managers then they still might appreciate your enthusiasm. Also Stagecoach pay rates are much worse than Go Ahead's, especially overtime rates. I had a few issues with drivers only when I was younger. As you say hopefully it won't be a problem. I know Stagecoach pay one of the worst but I have a strong passion for them since age of 4. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 18:52:32 GMT
I used a non official DVLA for hazard perception (it's the other one you can buy online) as it was really good. For my theory (pcv) I used the official DVLA theory test dvd and I basically practiced everyday for 3-4 months. I used various apps on my phone (only free ones which don't give all the questions) and practiced whilst out and at work.
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Post by sid on Sept 15, 2018 19:00:05 GMT
Is this my luck or something, I revise for the car theory test and the questions that pop up are the ones that I don't even know about. Any tips on how to pass a theory test guys, cos I want to become a bus driver ASAP. But what if your future employer wants you to drive an LT? I think you previously said you won't set foot on one? |
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Post by ronnie on Sept 15, 2018 19:03:17 GMT
Is this my luck or something, I revise for the car theory test and the questions that pop up are the ones that I don't even know about. Any tips on how to pass a theory test guys, cos I want to become a bus driver ASAP. I used the driving App (full version is £2.99 or something) plus the full version of the hazard perception test (again some £2.99). It becomes much simpler once I did that. I also did go through the entire DVLA material (books) which I must say is very helpful |
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Post by busman on Sept 15, 2018 19:20:53 GMT
Is this my luck or something, I revise for the car theory test and the questions that pop up are the ones that I don't even know about. Any tips on how to pass a theory test guys, cos I want to become a bus driver ASAP. Be warned driving can be very expensive! Just got my latest insurance quote and it's £940 3rd party with 15 years no claim. Good luck though! You must be driving something very big and expensive for such high insurance! Mine is almost half of that with 8 years no claims 🤔 @stevenevill Get the theory test book and make sure you learn every single question. Get someone to test you if tou can. Get the CD and practice the hazard perception bit on your computer. Do that for a couple of weeks then book in your retest a few weeks later or whenever you feel ready. For car insurance, shop around for quotes at Go Compare, Money Supermarket, Confused, Compare The Market and Quidco. If you shop around you can save hundreds of pounds. Good luck! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 19:22:31 GMT
Be warned driving can be very expensive! Just got my latest insurance quote and it's £940 3rd party with 15 years no claim. Good luck though! You must be driving something very big and expensive for such high insurance! Mine is almost half of that with 8 years no claims 🤔 @stevenevill Get the theory test book and make sure you learn every single question. Get someone to test you if tou can. Get the CD and practice the hazard perception bit on your computer. Do that for a couple of weeks then book in your retest a few weeks later or whenever you feel ready. For car insurance, shop around for quotes at Go Compare, Money Supermarket, Confused, Compare The Market and Quidco. If you shop around you can save hundreds of pounds. Good luck! Without going off topic too much I drive a 11 year old Ford  but living in a rather dodgy E postcode don't help as it sets off alarm bells at Insurance companies  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2018 19:50:24 GMT
Is this my luck or something, I revise for the car theory test and the questions that pop up are the ones that I don't even know about. Any tips on how to pass a theory test guys, cos I want to become a bus driver ASAP. But what if your future employer wants you to drive an LT? I think you previously said you won't set foot on one? Yes I did say that but you have to be professional at work at all times so I would try to negoigate with my manager regarding the LTs or ideally go to a garage without LTs😯 |
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Post by Nathan on Sept 15, 2018 19:54:04 GMT
Is this my luck or something, I revise for the car theory test and the questions that pop up are the ones that I don't even know about. Any tips on how to pass a theory test guys, cos I want to become a bus driver ASAP. But what if your future employer wants you to drive an LT? I think you previously said you won't set foot on one? Really dude? Really? Is this not a breach of rule 2 of the Forum Charter? |
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but living in a rather dodgy E postcode don't help as it sets off alarm bells at Insurance companies 
