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Taking my drivers test on friday (4 wheeler),any tips?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mcmanly, Nov 20, 2013.

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  1. Nov 20, 2013 #1
    mcmanly

    mcmanly Light Load Member

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    So taking my first baby steps on becoming a trucker by getting my license,was looking for some tips on taking my test

    Last time I took it (4 weeks ago) ,I failed parallel parking due to my nerves and only practicing on it for 3 hours or so ,which just flys by in no time.

    I think I figured out parallel parking ,line up bumbers STOP turn whell all the way right REVERSE ,STOP when left side of car lines up with back right corner of the space ,REVERSE untill I can swing the front of car in.


    Only thing I'm scared about is merging/lane changing since I dont know if you supposed to look over your shoulder to check blind spot or not according to the rules
     
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  3. Nov 20, 2013 #2
    Mark Kling

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    You do have a blind spot in a car. It is always highly suggested you turn your head and look. I almost had a lady drive out of a gas station and hit me in my car today. She looked right and then pulled out, she was about 2 feet into my lane when she stopped. Only issue was I coming from her left.

    If you are under 21, but over 18, you will be restricted to Intra-State only for an CDL.
     
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  4. Nov 20, 2013 #3
    missjhawk

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    On changing lanes look 2 see if its clear then look again. On blind spot lean forward use your mirrors
     
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  5. Nov 20, 2013 #4
    77smartin

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    Drive fast take chances.
     
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    luvtotruck

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    Be very careful, keep your 4 Wheeler record spotless so when you get them figured out then you can go and get your CDL and get to really rolling. Be Safe, See my Signature. Thanks.
     
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  8. Nov 20, 2013 #6
    Marksteven

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    Try not to be pre-occupied with the inspector/examiner sitting next to you. Drive like your by yourself, safely and control your nerves.
     
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  9. Nov 20, 2013 #7
    david123abc

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    Proper parallel parking technique:
     
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  10. Nov 20, 2013 #8
    379exhd

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    You read "4 wheeler"? You don't lean forward and use your mirrors to check your blind spot you look over your shoulder.
     
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  11. Nov 21, 2013 #9
    Wolfyinc

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    lol you know how often my trucker habits come out when driving my car at home? my wife laughs at me since I will lean at times, take wider turns than needed etc
     
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  12. Nov 21, 2013 #10
    mcmanly

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    Final day of practicing parallel parking and I know i still don't got it ,sucks the only thing I have to practice with is very short garbage cans ,and to make matters worse theirs no real curb and the road is at a slant <.<

    Well just gotta hope for the best but expect the worst.



    PS:something something post 69
     
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