Sentences with phrase «of training a driver»

A new rail union has been launched by a group of train drivers who are disillusioned with the main train drivers» union Aslef.

The leader of the train drivers» union Aslef, Mick Whelan, has already likened the attack on union rights as resonant of fascist Germany.

Johann Lamont, the leader of the Scottish Labour Party, speaking to the annual conference of the train drivers» union ASLEF in Edinburgh, delivered a clear message of support for trade union rights, trade union involvement in policy - making and policies that trade unions have been seeking.

Defensive driving is a large part of training drivers and reducing crashes.

The process of training a driver requires specific number of hours behind the wheels which must be completed with a professional driving instructor in the truck.

Deutsche Bahn are using VR to give new recruits the chance to experience a day in the life of a train driver, and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia are using their VR Careers Experience to enhance the candidate recruitment process, adding a new and distinctive element to their assessment centre experience.

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Beyond that, you still need to think about training your employees, whether they're rookie drivers just out of school or bookkeepers or schedulers.

Outside of factories, these sensors have been used by high - speed train drivers to prevent accidents.

For companies with large fleets, virtual reality is also proving to be a low - cost way of delivering consistent training to drivers that are geographically spread out and unable to attend live courses at a company's headquarters.

Linde North America, one of the world's largest industrial gas suppliers, has just launched a virtual reality training course for its drivers designed to improve safety and accuracy in the loading and unloading of hazardous liquid gases.

In a pilot study, researchers will compare the skills, safety records, and performance of two groups of new drivers: those using virtual reality and those trained by traditional means.

«Very often we hire drivers from school and train them on our own values and way of doing things,» he says.

A trained driver and engineer will sit in the front seat and be ready to take over in case of emergency.

In an announcement on Wednesday, EDI stated that the Model X would be part of its Platinum Driving Course, a set of lessons aimed at training student drivers in the operation of high - performance, luxury vehicles.

According to Josh Komenda, the president and co-founder of Veyo, a non-emergency medical transportation company based in San Diego, Uber and Lyft need to do a better job training their drivers how to accommodate riders who have health issues.

Hundreds of thousands of Manila commuters find Uber and its ride - sharing rivals welcome alternatives to the country's notoriously poor and overcrowded buses and trains, run - down taxis and rough cab drivers.

Unlike the bus or train, which can be inconvenient, SlingRide makes use of smartphones and thousands of nearby coffee shops where drivers and passengers can safely meet, making the process of co-ordinating a ride simple, social and enjoyable.

Signatories also include the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the National Union of Teachers, the GMB union, the Aslef train drivers union and Baroness Tonge.

Provision should be made for driver training — possibly as an adjunct to the school program — to insure that every person has an opportunity to learn the right use of the automobile.

Safety training in particular is a major area of emphasis, particularly for delivery drivers.

Working with our New Zealand trained Director of Viticulture, we have a position for an experienced Vineyard Crew Supervisor / Tractor Driver in the Oliver area.

A great way to visit all the main vineyards of Napa Valley (without debating who will stay sober driver) is to book a stay aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.

All delivery vehicles are temperature controlled, with appropriate temperatures maintained throughout the delivery process by our trained team of drivers.

The DriveCam system gives us the ability to recognize coaching opportunities and provide the appropriate level of training to ensure a driver's further development and success.»

When we showed that to the drivers, they were not impressed with Andy's speed to get out of the car, but they actually asked to try it before the halo is introduced so one day they will get that training.»

Everything about school bus transportation is geared towards optimal safety, from the bright yellow color, flashing lights and sturdy construction of the buses to the training and skill of school bus drivers.

Nurses train all district staff (including bus drivers, cafeteria staff, teachers, etc) on how to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis and how to administer an epinephrine autoinjector.

This train comes with a lot of accessories: a buildable tree, two figurines (train driver and car driver), flowers, crates of apples and pumpkins for loading the car, and an open level crossing, which can serve as a way to educate your young child about railroad safety.

For that reason, and because of the multitude of community projects that I have been responsible for, such as: construction of low - income housing; repair of train stations; re-pavement of streets; Implementation of charter schools; services for senior citizens, immigrants, non-medallion taxi car drivers, and many more initiatives, I believe that the residents of the 32nd Senatorial District in Bronx County have been well represented during the past 15 years,» he said.

Tolls on motorways and charges for lorry drivers would be used to fund a major upgrade of the rail network, including high speed train lines such as a London - Edinburgh link, under plans set out by the party today.

Indeed, the two personal drivers of the candidates, as well as the official photographer of Nana Akufo - Addo, were part of the 15 persons undergoing training, which took place on the premises of a well - known, licensed, Ghanaian security company.

Govia Thameslink chief executive Charles Horton — whose company will shortly use digital systems to allow 24 trains an hour to run on Thameslink in central London — pointed out there are many examples of metro systems around the world that do not have a driver, including a shuttle service between terminals at Gatwick airport.

The Federal Railroad Administration is planning to propose a rule that might require the installation of video cameras aboard trains to monitor drivers and record accidents or unsafe behavior, U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Richard Blumenthal announced.

U.S. officials are abandoning plans to require sleep apnea screening for truck drivers and train engineers — a decision that safety experts say puts millions of lives at risk.

Six people on the train and the female driver of the SUV died in the crash when the vehicle caught fire, resulting in the first car of the train also burning up.

Officer Melissa Brown observes a suspected drunk driver in the staging of a car stop during a training demonstration in 2015.

As Political Director of the New York City Central Labor Council, Carrión has forged deep partnerships among 300 local unions from every trade, occupation, and public and private sector of the New York economy, representing a wide spectrum of workers, including teachers, truck drivers, operating engineers, nurses, construction workers, electricians, firefighters, retail workers, janitors, train operators, bakers, and many more who are the face of today's workforce.

Those in favor of the ban emphasized the bill would include efforts to find the drivers new jobs — including offering them green cab medallions, and including plans for job training and the introduction of potential replacements for the carriages.

«Action is required to improve road safety for young drivers, including an independent review of driver training.»

A 90 - minute walk - off in late February has cost 250 UPS drivers in Queens their jobs — 20 of them now, and the other 230 when the company has trained their replacements, the Daily News reports.

The de Blasio administration and most of the education committee supported the bill, arguing that more experienced school bus drivers behind the wheel will benefit all city children who take the bus, particularly students with special needs who require trained drivers and escorts.

All of the drivers have had a complete DMV and criminal background check and are trained in defensive driving and safety protocols.

«We wish to assure the general public that we remain committed to high and rigorous training standards for our drivers, to the safety of our buses, and to the safety and comfort of all our passengers,» a statement from VIP Transport service added.

In November 2016, the City Council Women's Caucus rolled out its first - ever «legislative equality package,» which included bills calling for a report on the use of long - acting reversible contraceptives such as intrauterine devices; sexual assault awareness and prevention training for cab drivers; support for a state bill that prohibits employers from asking potential applicants for their salary history; and another state bill that gives domestic violence survivors access to breaking leases.

She added: «Many of the benefits of using fully trained police officers on the roads can not be counted as easily as speeding drivers caught on cameras, but we hope that finally politicians will recognise and address the damage that is being caused by cutting police officers out of the equation.»

The bill also calls for establishing of a city - run training program for displaced drivers and other industry workers.

The bill would create a training program for carriage owners and drivers, stable workers and license holders between June of 2014 and May of 2016.

Toptech Transport & Logistics, one of Africa's leading institutions in driver education, has launched a project dubbed «Off - road Driving Festival», which seeks offer training to users of 4 × 4 vehicles on how to navigate through the most difficult terrains safely, without causing damages to a vehicle.

Referral 8896 approves the reimbursement of the county by Contingency Management Consulting Group, LLC for school bus driver emergency evacuation training, while Referral 9361 (b) approved the acceptance of a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Continuation Grant from the New York State Department of Health.

«For that reason, and because of the multitude of community projects that I have been responsible for, such as: construction of low - income housing; repair of train stations; re-pavement of streets; implementation of charter schools; services for senior citizens, immigrants, non-medallion taxi car drivers, and many more initiatives, I believe that the residents of the 32nd Senatorial District in Bronx County have been well represented during the past 15 years.