I have to agree with Mercab to a certain extend, newbies are
suppose to get use to OTR driving skill before they can embark on
knowledge and further their experiences. The skill to drive as a TD
is different from driving private car, you hv to be quick and
nimble and yet cannot disturb other like cutting into their lane or
jump Q so on. You did to know where are the Taxis stands at the
CBD, the buildings, the airport timing, the planes shutter landing
time, the zombies and non zombies period and so on. But these are
all knowledges, as you go it turn to wisdom and experiences, not
skill, skill is how you drive and control your vehicle, how to step
and stop or move gracefully and most important, how to avoid
collision.
If you go out only...touch wood, BANG!, talk what LV or Beach
Road Radio or boon lay radio also no use...
I had a new young engergetic relief last month, less than 1
month into driving, 2 third party accident claims.
1st one was minor $300+ settle.
2nd not so lucky. Bang into a Lexus $1500 settle
I had offered him my talkie to him for infos. He told me he is
worried that he may be distracted so decline my offer.
Look what happened even without the talkie distraction...
So newbies, make yourself comfortable and explore your new
working environments.
Too many distractions when you are on the road...