It’s takes a wide variety of drivers to cover all the areas of driving that are possible. And it takes some practice and skill to drive a bus. Same way with a big rig. There are also licensing requirements to consider, with the addition of the training, for the same. This is some of the inspiration for shining a spotlight on the shepherd driver. It is an area of driving that is one of the most essential.
Our roads are filled daily with vehicles of every make and kind. There is literally a vehicle for everything. This creates a demand for every kind of driver. From garbage trucks to motorcycles, every vehicle is designed to perform and work, according to it’s design. Let’s take a look at one of these driving positions.
The driving position is transport for those patients that are in medical facilities, and receiving outpatient care. The transport is usually done in a vehicle designed and built for assistance to the medically disabled. The drivers that do this work, are a special kind, I think of them as shepherd drivers, because their work is care driving for others.
These vehicles require additional license endorsements, and experience is a plus. This type of driving is about deliberation and patience, top qualities for shepherd drivers.
Most folks see these vehicles throughout their daily use of the roads. We pass them, we wait for them to turn, and we follow them as they maneuver the roads with us. When we think of a bus, it’s typically the long yellow kind, handling school transport. These buses are just as important, and have many features to assist both the driver and the passengers.
Shepherd driving carries across many vehicle types! Driving a stretch limo is icing on the cake, and is super fun! This is another vehicle that requires some experience and developed skill to operate. When encountering these vehicles on the road, it is a best practice to allow additional room for the driver to maneuver the vehicle. These vehicles have blind spots and increased size, making them more of a challenge to operate safely.
Shepherd drivers are seriously modest, and are seldom photographed with their rides. We hope for a chance to share some insights from one, as soon as we can find one that isn’t camera shy.
This is a brief look at the shepherd driver. There are many more examples of this type of driving, and the people who do it. This article may expand on that in the future. Thanks for reading and stay safe out there!
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