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<blockquote data-quote="bigbrownhen" data-source="post: 892398" data-attributes="member: 20495"><p>The first week or so by yourself is rough, we have all been there. You will find your pace. Use the camera, think before you back. Is it faster to walk it off or back in. Is there a safe turn around area? Look for low tree limbs, wires and basketball goals. You may learn a few people at your business stops may be a resi too. You can indirect those and save a few miles. You might ask the regular driver about any of those. Most important, BE SAFE! Driving 40mph down a residential street is very dangerous. Especially after school lets out. Kids come out of nowhere on nice days. Smile and be friendly to the customers, but keep it short. They understand we are in a hurry most of the time. </p><p></p><p>I don't have a radio in my truck, it's too distracting. I am constantly thinking about my next few stops, what bulk I need to get out when and how far into my resis I can get before cutting off to make the pick ups. </p><p></p><p>In a weeks time you will feel more comfortable with the route. It takes a little time. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigbrownhen, post: 892398, member: 20495"] The first week or so by yourself is rough, we have all been there. You will find your pace. Use the camera, think before you back. Is it faster to walk it off or back in. Is there a safe turn around area? Look for low tree limbs, wires and basketball goals. You may learn a few people at your business stops may be a resi too. You can indirect those and save a few miles. You might ask the regular driver about any of those. Most important, BE SAFE! Driving 40mph down a residential street is very dangerous. Especially after school lets out. Kids come out of nowhere on nice days. Smile and be friendly to the customers, but keep it short. They understand we are in a hurry most of the time. I don't have a radio in my truck, it's too distracting. I am constantly thinking about my next few stops, what bulk I need to get out when and how far into my resis I can get before cutting off to make the pick ups. In a weeks time you will feel more comfortable with the route. It takes a little time. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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