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<blockquote data-quote="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)" data-source="post: 736999" data-attributes="member: 12570"><p>Hen, good advice, especially the park in the middle of two open spots--I use this one quite often and for the same reason(s). However, I do not "use flashers at every stop". I use my 4-ways when I am unable to pull all of the way out of a traffic lane (double parking) or if I have to park in a way which may limit visibility for other drivers. I also use them when I am at an occupied crosswalk, especially on a street with two travel lanes in each direction, to alert drivers behind me that there is someone in the crosswalk. I use them when approaching a RR crossing. I will also use them in advance of parking in a travel lane (on the same street as above) and am amazed at the number of drivers who either don't see the 4 ways or ignore them as I will walk around the rear of the PC to find a car right on my butt waiting for me to move. I simply point to my 4 ways and proceed to make the delivery across the street. I have found that drivers tend to ignore the 4-ways if I over use them. </p><p> </p><p>jer, go in to work tomorrow with your eyes and ears open. Make sure you hold the DIAD while your trainer drives between stops. Use that time to scroll down through EDD (list of delivery stops on truck) to see what kind of day you will have. You will see different symbols and times next to certain stops. These are too numerous to list here--have your trainer explain each to you--but they cover all levels and types of services that we offer. If you have a few minutes between stops go to the pickup log to see what your scheduled daily pickup stops will be on that area. You may have pickups that you complete while delivering and others that you will pickup up separately later in the day.</p><p> </p><p>The DIAD and PAS/EDD have made our lives both easier and more difficult. Easier in that recording packages and running a route are much easier than when we were on paper. More difficult in that UPS realizes this and has added more work to our cars.</p><p> </p><p>We have all been the new driver so do not be afraid to ask questions or for help if you need it, whether here or at your center.</p><p> </p><p>Have fun and stay hydrated.</p><p> </p><p>Dave.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret), post: 736999, member: 12570"] Hen, good advice, especially the park in the middle of two open spots--I use this one quite often and for the same reason(s). However, I do not "use flashers at every stop". I use my 4-ways when I am unable to pull all of the way out of a traffic lane (double parking) or if I have to park in a way which may limit visibility for other drivers. I also use them when I am at an occupied crosswalk, especially on a street with two travel lanes in each direction, to alert drivers behind me that there is someone in the crosswalk. I use them when approaching a RR crossing. I will also use them in advance of parking in a travel lane (on the same street as above) and am amazed at the number of drivers who either don't see the 4 ways or ignore them as I will walk around the rear of the PC to find a car right on my butt waiting for me to move. I simply point to my 4 ways and proceed to make the delivery across the street. I have found that drivers tend to ignore the 4-ways if I over use them. jer, go in to work tomorrow with your eyes and ears open. Make sure you hold the DIAD while your trainer drives between stops. Use that time to scroll down through EDD (list of delivery stops on truck) to see what kind of day you will have. You will see different symbols and times next to certain stops. These are too numerous to list here--have your trainer explain each to you--but they cover all levels and types of services that we offer. If you have a few minutes between stops go to the pickup log to see what your scheduled daily pickup stops will be on that area. You may have pickups that you complete while delivering and others that you will pickup up separately later in the day. The DIAD and PAS/EDD have made our lives both easier and more difficult. Easier in that recording packages and running a route are much easier than when we were on paper. More difficult in that UPS realizes this and has added more work to our cars. We have all been the new driver so do not be afraid to ask questions or for help if you need it, whether here or at your center. Have fun and stay hydrated. Dave. [/QUOTE]
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