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A driver's view:
Based upon some 14 years of working as a
driver for both agency and independent ladies, I have built a working
knowledge on what you should expect from a driver within the industry
and those that you should perhaps avoid!
There are perhaps three main things you
should have with a driver: Trust is the most vital, followed by a
system in the event things do not go as they should and finally
his knowledge in terms of getting you too and from a booking.
Trust – Goes without saying, or does
it? You should feel comfortable from the outset and he or she should be
able to put you at ease in any number of ways. For example, I always
offer to meet someone prior to undertaking any driving, it should be up
to the lady to choose time, venue and if she wishes to be accompanied by
friend, boyfriend or husband.
Ask to see there driving license and
insurance documents, ask if they are able to provide references from
other ladies, ask to see the car you are potentially going to be driven
in – if the driver is above board then there should be no problem with
any of this being produced.
System – Ask how he or she intends
to ensure (as far as is practical and possible) your safety will be
maintained. He should be able to explain what he wants to be done once
you are at your location and what happens if things were to go wrong
whilst you are with your client, a system that is simple and easy to
carry out is what you should seek from him, after all you don’t want to
get into problems or confrontation and then get confused in the way you
should be getting out of it!!
Ensure your client is fully aware you are
not alone as soon as possible once you’re in a property by making a call
to your driver. Make the call very friendly, say the drivers’ first name
(or an agreed pseudonym), making it sound to your client as though he is
more than simply your `driver` will add to the image of your
client that the guy outside has a personal care and interest for your
welfare and, remember, you may know that your driver is a 4`7”
dwarf but your client will not!. This call should be within the first 5
minutes at the longest. Your driver should be parked where he dropped
you or at an agreed point but always within very close proximity and
when possible within view of the actual property you are in, this is
obviously more difficult if in a block of flats, if you feel it
appropriate in these circumstances let him go with you to the flat door
(your client does not have to see him or you may decide this is a good
way to get the message across that you have someone with you, though
should he really be that 4`7” dwarf he is better kept out of sight,
whichever way, he will then know how to get to the flat if required.
Prevention is far better than a cure…..once
your client has the thought of a guy being with you for your protection
99% will assume the guy outside is an Adonis type creature or something
out of the black lagoon, either way that thought process in all but the
very odd occasion will prevent any nonsense from your client.
He should then simply sit and wait, not
bring attention to himself by playing his radio or CD at decibels that
will keep the neighbourhood awake! I personally don’t leave the engine
running either, again it draws attention that is simple to avoid, if its
winter time and trust me it gets cold sitting there for two hours, then
he should dress accordingly flask of tea or coffee at the
ready!...............Trivial? Maybe but its far better than his being
reported by a passer by or neighbour for loitering and then having to
concoct a story as to why he is there to a passing Police patrol car and
potentially not being there when you come out or if there were problems.
Make arrangements for the end of your
booking, get your driver to call you or make the call at the time your
booking is about to end yourself to draw your appointment to a close. If
no call is received or answered then the `system` to find out what is
happening takes place. Communication is vital to prevent embarrassing
mistakes!!!
And what should he do if a problem does
occur??? Quite simply, there is no ready made answer to this one as
circumstances may dictate. Common sense, tact and diplomacy, speed of
thought and the ability to make the right decision at the right time are
all useful assets for a driver to have but not all are blessed with
these attributes, so this is an area to discuss what YOU want.
Knowledge – This is two fold and
encompasses his / her actual geographical knowledge and his / her
understanding of the very industry itself.
Geographical – Will he / she
know how to get you to a location? Will they know a backup route if
heavy traffic or diversions hinder the original or planned route?
Satellite Navigation systems are currently in vogue and while they can
be good they are not always the answer, so a good driver should have map
books and at least a basic knowledge of routes and alternatives and the
duration of any journey……no point being an hour early or worse an hour
late!!
The industry – A knowledge of
its workings as such should be known by your driver and he / she should
be tactful enough to chat with you without seeking every intimate detail
of the time you have spent with a client.
I appreciate this is a very individual thing
and this side of the `relationship` will develop between the escort and
driver over time but if you seek a professional driver they should
conduct themselves accordingly.
Having taken part in various forums I have
had emails from a number of men asking for details of how to get into
driving in this industry, what to `charge` and they don’t always refer
to this being an amount in cash!! None have convinced me that their
intentions are for them to drive you for the `right` reasons and,
therefore, they have not been given any information, so it is with this
in mind that I base my thoughts upon……..
Your safety is paramount…….ensure your
driver understands this too!
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