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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DBLSTACK, May 21, 2011.

  1. May 21, 2011 #1
    DBLSTACK

    DBLSTACK Bobtail Member

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    I drove for 9 + years back in the 1990's and let my Class A laps like a idiot when I left the Industry. Now I am getting back in and do not want to spend $4,000 for CDL Class when I already know how to drive.
    I have passed my writen test and have a CDL-A Learners Permit I also took and passed the HAZMAT, Tankers, Doubles and Triples test. I am scheduled to take the road test on June 9th. My problem is I have not been behind the wheel in 15 years. IS THERE ANYONE WITH A TRUCK CLOSE TO ME THAT CAN LET ME GET SOME PRACTICE DRIVING WITH THEM SOME EITHER ON SHORT TRIPS OR AROUND THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD.
    :Tank truck::biggrin_2552:
     
    DBLSTACK, May 21, 2011
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  3. May 21, 2011 #2
    AUSSIE DAVE

    AUSSIE DAVE Road Train Member

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    good luck, hopefully someone will be able to help you out.
     
    AUSSIE DAVE, May 21, 2011
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  4. May 22, 2011 #3
    Allow Me.

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    Most truck schools will do "a-la-carte" instruction, if you ask. An hour driving here and there, maybe $100 an hour, to brush up. Just check around.
     
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  5. May 22, 2011 #4
    DBLSTACK

    DBLSTACK Bobtail Member

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    Thanks I will see. The closest CDL School to me in Oxford, AL is not very helpfull, they just want the jackpot $$$...:biggrin_2559:
     
    DBLSTACK, May 22, 2011
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  7. May 22, 2011 #5
    sidepocket

    sidepocket Light Load Member

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    okay, you know you need practice but whats gonna happen if you do pass the test and get a job driving? Plenty of time to practice then right?

    Not trying to give you a hard time but if you realize you need practice then why not go to a school and ask for a refresher?
     
    sidepocket, May 22, 2011
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  8. May 22, 2011 #6
    Tazz

    Tazz Road Train Member

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    Just out of curiosity what will you be driving for your road test?
     
    Tazz, May 22, 2011
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  9. May 23, 2011 #7
    DBLSTACK

    DBLSTACK Bobtail Member

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    Tazz - They have a t/t that I can use for my testing for a fee of $250.00.

    Sidepocket - The CDL School here will not offer a refresher unless I take the 3 week class for the full $4,999.00. I can have a company sponsor me and they will have me by the $!%%# for a year. I have a job already waiting for me when I get my class A.

    It looks like I have someone willing to let me drive some. Anyone else willing to let me move some trailers on their yard let me know. (Free Labor)
     
    DBLSTACK, May 23, 2011
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