Comments By Jeff B.

Dede, I agree, and Colorado is running out of common sense more and more

I grew up on a ranch/farm, I currently have a small farm. I am 45 years old and went in the U.S. Navy after High School for 4 years, when I got out I did some machinist work and work on the family farm. After 911 I joined the Navy again for a couple more years. I have been a residential alarm technician for the last 18 years until an injury forced me to change careers, so I decided to do what I always wanted to and that is, become a truck driver. I just started my second week of cdl school.

Good job!

I agree Jim J there seems to be a lot of self-entitled people out there on the road. Very sound advice Joseph, thanks.

Thanks G-Town!

You do have to re-test all in Colorado, we were actually told that today in school. Does not matter if you pass one or two, if you pass two and fail one, then you have to re-test on all of them.

Today I started week two in cdl school and we were driving on the highways and on-on and off ramps. I have always had respect for you guys out on the road, and after today I have even more. People are morons around Semi's, I was making a left turn after we switched drivers, and I had plenty of time because the only car coming my way was about a half mile off in a 35 mph zone. My instructor even said I had plenty time and room. I swear this guy in a civic sped up as he saw me turning, next thing I know I am being told to stop while this guy slammed on his brakes and stopped two feet from my tandems. H e backs up and calls me every name in the book. It made for a very stressful rest of the day, even though my instructor told me I did nothing wrong. Sorry to ramble, I just needed to vent a little, it is amazing how fast things can turn from good to bad.

Good luck!

Tractor Man, today we were learning how to double clutch as well. I got so aggravated with myself because I operate farm equipment and drove with a clutch around 30 years and can't figure why this is so difficult for me. Even the instructor mentioned about those who have never drove stick have an easier time with double clutching than those who have in their personal vehicles. We are back at it again Monday and I am determined to get this down and I am sure you are as well. I am curious how you did today. Good luck.

Glad to hear everything went well. My kids tell me that I have a Harry Potter scar on my forehead after my procedure. Of course I never seen Harry Potter, so I had to check it out and sure enough I do but just a little bigger. Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.