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^ Top   #1   12.18.2007

Fyrstar Bobtail Member   Last Seen: 06.20.2008 09.16 PM Member Since: Dec 2007 Location: Hampton, VA Trucker? Student Age: 36 Posts: 40 My Trucking Photos: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post

Studying for my CDL permit... I've studied my butt off over the last two days (school starts Jan 7), and have taken practice tests at DMV. I usually get anywhere from 93% to 100% right on the practice tests for General Knowledge and Air Brakes. Should I keep practicing until I get 100%? I still have the other 6 units to take, but I'm trying to take it slow instead of mass absorption..... it makes my head spin. I mean, holy smokes! The amount of mechanical knowledge.... I'm looking at pretrip (of course, keep in mind that I havent started school yet) and it seems like it could take me HOURS to go through pretrip, especially with a DMV guy hovering over my shoulders. Is this just noob jitters?

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Sabine in Mo Light Load Member   Last Seen: 2 Days Ago 08.59 AM Member Since: May 2006 Location: Fredericktown, MO Trucker? 8 Years Posts: 134 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked: 23 Times

It is a lot to absorb, but after a little while you will become more comfortable with the equipment, and also understand what some of the things actually do. I knew NOTHING about trucks and had no clue what anything was called. I have been driving for 7 years now, but I can tell you that I was terrified of the pretrip too. Just breathe, take it easy and it will be all right. __________________ For Anthony 12-21-1973 to 9-29-2006 Baby, I was always amazed by you. Till we meet again. I love you always and forever.

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Mtn.Momma Light Load Member   Last Seen: 03.07.2008 05.57 PM Member Since: Dec 2007 Location: Northwest USA Trucker? 30 Years Posts: 69 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 0 Times

Breathe easy Studying the way your are, you'll do just fine. Yes, there is so much to take in. It can be overwhelming! But it sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. Just study one section at a time...let it sink in, then go back and answer the questions from each section, and you'll see if you have any weak points. You'll get more confident in class when subjects come up that you've already covered at home. You'll be ahead, so breathe easy! Good Luck!

^ Top   #4   12.19.2007

CAZ Light Load Member   Last Seen: 3 Weeks Ago 07.46 PM Member Since: Oct 2007 Location: escanaba michigan Trucker? 0-1 Year Age: 32 Posts: 85 My Trucking Photos: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 0 Times

After talking to a guy I work with who has His class a cdl. When he did his pretrip he did it perfectly but failed the instructor said you did everthing you needed to do but you did not say a word what the instructor wanted was for him to say what you were checking and why. IE I am checking the shock I can see that it is securly mounted it is not dented it has no cracks. And so on He preety much told me do whats on the pretrip list you carry it with you and talk slowly and sound like you are almost stupied that what the instructors want to here

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