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| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 1218 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 98.70.67.229  Rating: N/A |
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-06-22-bus-crash-fatal_n.htm?csp=24&kjnd=6jbCK9ZVq p6WYdgkxxIurFT4SxfR2NWpA94aFIojUC5T0%2BePbduqmkkQla%2BcdxxY-10dcba36-95d8-4299-9cb7-606d5c d4afd5_dWOHyKW7YX7K9WOEzXDS88TVn%2Bh492%2Fq1sA0m%2BujE3QV2%2BpsWcsPbSjJMrHCqdxs | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 1451 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 76.4.118.153  Rating: N/A |
thanks John! Gomer | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 1219 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.162.94.40 Rating: |
What bothered me, was the paragraph that says: NHTSA's failure to track all the accidents has given Congress and the public a false impression that buses are safer than they are and has thwarted efforts to promote tougher regulation, safety advocates say. It sure sounds like a major push for more regulation and the collection of fees for "proper approval". I will say (in my not-so-humble opinion), that the quality of experienced drivers has suffered greatly since the inception of the CDL system. Many drivers (truck and bus) that know how to drive safely after years of "hand's-on" experience, simply are not good at taking tests. Some are near illiterate, and can't read the questions. They are great drivers with millions of safe miles, but are discarded for not being able to pass a written test. Too much regulation, and not enough common sense. Oh well... John | ||
| Dal Farnworth (Dallas)
Registered Member Username: Dallas Post Number: 622 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 75.91.199.111  Rating: N/A |
John, while living in Timmonsville, SC. there was a truck driver training school about a half mile from us. We stopped in to meet the instructors and see how they did, (I have over 3.5 million accident free miles under my belt), and to say the least.. it was frightening. The head instructor had taken the Schneider truck driver training course, had become a trainer and then was offered a job at this 'school' after 8 months of experience. He had never driven anything that wasn't drop and hook, had never driven anything that wasn't an auto or semi auto transmission and had no idea that his log book hours needed to match his actual day. In fact, he told us that he had never been through a DOT inspection... ever. This is a guy that is training our drivers? And this is an accredited school. by the federal government. | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 1220 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.162.94.40 Rating: N/A |
I think the big problem Dal, is that the industry isn't providing enough input for the legislative process. It's the industry that should be setting the guidelines. not some college farm idiot. The operator of a truck or bus company knows damned well what kind of driver they deem safe and reliable. The driver needn't know how to pass a test, they only have to know how to drive safely, and that's proven by the driver's driving history and experience. The general public insists on safety factors, and demands a safer operation of the industry. The legislators respond with regulations that will appear to do wonders, but instead make matters worse. I really don't know what the answer is, but more regulation isn't on the list. While less regulation will be worse with the current system as-is, there needs to be a total revision of the legislation that's already in place. When the general public demands a "fix", legislation is generated to humor the general public; if they don't satisfy their constituents, they won't be in office another term. The "fix" can be worse than no "fix", but they have to show that they're listening to their constituents. Who's to blame? Worse, how do we fix it? John (Message edited by john_mc9 on June 30, 2011) | ||
| David Evans (Dmd)
Registered Member Username: Dmd Post Number: 603 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 24.46.196.121  Rating: N/A |
I saw that line John and thought the same thing. How many of those schools are like the boating license for captains? they teach you how to pass the test, sea time? what sea time. Great to see that new guy posting again. | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 830 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 72.211.145.15  Rating: N/A |
All of you Bus Accident fans... get your fill HERE "A collection of news and information related to Bus Accidents published by the Chicago Tribune and its partners." http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/disasters-accidents/transportation-accidents/bus-accid ents/030100001045.topic |
