In closing, I would just like to say that no one can be the perfect driver/trainer.  For that matter, there will never be a perfect trainee, either.  We can all strive to be better at what we do, though especially considering that the product of our work is going to be driving an 80,000 pound vehicle alongside our families down the highway.

Every one of us had to be "green" at one time.  Every one of us ground gears, smashed curbs and made mistakes.  These things are easy to forget, probably because they don't make for fond memories, but none of us should forget where we came from.  If your expectations of the trainee are unrealistic, he or she will most certainly disappoint you.  They are a trainee because they need to be trained - that simple.  Thank you for caring enough to read this article through and please check back after awhile as I plan to expand into a whole section for driver/trainers.  Your comments, suggestions, etc are encouraged and appreciated.