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Passed My DMV Pre-Trip and Road Test

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by rbmc20, Sep 28, 2009.

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  1. Sep 28, 2009 #1
    rbmc20

    rbmc20 Light Load Member

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    Didn't know where else to put it but I passed my DMV test today and now have my Class A :biggrin_25519: Just thought I'd share. :biggrin_25520:
     
    rbmc20, Sep 28, 2009
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  3. Sep 28, 2009 #2
    LSUtruck

    LSUtruck Bobtail Member

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    Wanna share what was involved in the test? Mine's coming up... For instance, I've heard that you have to point to like 300 parts on the truck???
     
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  4. Sep 28, 2009 #3
    LSUtruck

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    oh, and congratulations..:biggrin_25519:
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2009 #4
    CJ559

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    congratulations.
     
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  7. Sep 28, 2009 #5
    judith1962

    judith1962 Light Load Member

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    depends on what state your in for pretrip....I took mine 2 months ago and examiner only asked 10 questions about the outside of the truck
     
    judith1962, Sep 28, 2009
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  8. Sep 28, 2009 #6
    rbmc20

    rbmc20 Light Load Member

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    10 questions? wow.... how did you get out that easy? They didn't ask us questions we have to go through the pre trip point or touch everything and explain what we are looking for and what can be wrong....and your Brake Tests

    Its alot of stuff for the pre trip from bumper to bumper....

    LSUTruck... are you in class? if so then they should tell you... if not then I would ask your dmv what you need to know. They should tell you and the stuff you need to know should also be in your DMV CDL Manual. What state are you taking it in?
     
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  9. Sep 28, 2009 #7
    statikuz

    statikuz Medium Load Member

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    Yep, the pre-trip is usually pretty exhaustive - everything in the engine compartment, all the bits on the outside (lights, fuel tanks, mirrors, wipers, etc.), all the suspension/braking components. Congrats on getting it all memorized! :D
     
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  10. Sep 28, 2009 #8
    LSUtruck

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    Louisiana , my class actually starts next week. Ok, yea, I'm sure they'll be able to prepare me for my states specific testing technique.

    Thanks
     
    LSUtruck, Sep 28, 2009
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  11. Sep 28, 2009 #9
    dodgeram440rt

    dodgeram440rt Heavy Load Member

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    Congrats on passing the test! Feels good doesn't it? I passed mine last week, it's a huge relief! So now that you have your CDL, have you decided what company to go to?
     
    dodgeram440rt, Sep 28, 2009
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  12. Sep 29, 2009 #10
    judith1962

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    They only asked about trailer suspension, tires, emergency equipment, fuel tank, electrical and air lines, how air travels through the trailer.... In the cab I did the air brake tests, the leak down....and asked about gauges.... Nothing else.... i guess I got away easy.... Pretrip took less than 20 minutes...to pass.. I knew more and practised every day.. I listened to a cd in my radio everyday for 3 weeks,,,on the way to school.
     
    judith1962, Sep 29, 2009
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