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Thank you for the links. Reading them definitely gave me a better idea of what to expect. And i expect to be out of my comfort zone quite a bit while in training (and possibly throughout the course of my career, depending on the situation) it seems like that's the best way to improve.

G-Town's response was excellent.

The only point I'd like to add is that there's a fine line between doing something that's dangerous versus doing something that has an acceptable level of risk but takes you outside your comfort zone. When it comes to trucking there's no way to become good at handling a truck in extremely difficult conditions without _actually_ handling the truck in extremely difficult conditions. If you could read it in a book and then execute on it perfectly that would be awesome. But of course that isn't going to happen.

So expect to be put in circumstances that take you quite a ways outside of your comfort zone. At the same time keep in mind your trainer is in the truck with you and doesn't want to wreck any more than you do. He is also under a ton of stress because he has to put his life in the hands of a rookie, taking away the control he normally has over situations. So it's a lot of stress for everyone.

Before you head out, we have an awesome series of articles called "The Trainer's Viewpoint" which were written by a former trainer. They'll help you understand what trainers are thinking and they'll help you understand how to deal with the different personality types you'll face:

The Trainer's Viewpoint Series: Preparing New Drivers For Life On The Road

Certainly, i went through Roehl Transports get your cdl program. The training was top notch and the instructors are very friendly and professional.

Can I ask what company you're with?

Hey everyone, ive been a long time reader of the articles and forums of this site but never got around to posting anything. Anyway its good too be on. So i just got my class a cdl eleven days ago and am waiting to be sent out for over the road training for fifteen days. Now,im apprehensiveabout living with a total stranger for two weeks and really dont know what to expect. Are there any universal 'ground rules' that must be followed? What if theres a major personality clash and there's no way that that we could work let alone live together? What if they ask me to do something dangerous? Sorry if it just seems like im overthinking things,i tend to do that quite a bit. Any advice is much appreciated, thanks everyone :)