Illinois skills test questions

The numbers are right, but nobody has talked about the total. One cone is a disqualification, as is getting out of the truck wrong. You get one free get out and look while backing along with one complete reset. You can do one pullup while backing without penalty but it can only be so long (about the length of the tractor). Since the zero scores are right next to the disqualification scores in the forward stop and right turn you really don't want to play that game. It's best to shoot for the 4 point scores all through in order to keep from needing a zero score to pass.

 

The maximum points allowed is 11. 12 points is a fail. I got a 0 on my pull up and straight back. I was satisfied with a 3 on my 45 and took plenty of room on the 90. Passed with 7 points.

I agree, the test is not ideal. We spent most of our time practicing for the test or driving down state highways through small towns. I have never even attempted a blind side back or parallel parking. I am looking forward to my time with a trainer because I know I still have MUCH to learn. I am well aware that schooling made me a CDL holder, NOT a truck driver.

 

The only thing I can add,if I remember correctly is that with the pullups you get one free one as pointed out,about a truck length. If you take more than one or a long one it is up to the examiner if they will take off points. Up to 3 points off just like forgetting hazards when backing.

Good Luck
Remember it is a skills test not a speed test. Relax and take all the time you need.

 

Don't sweat it. My Illinois examiner was very accommodating. We did not have to do the full 400 point pretrip (or however many point there is).

If I did not give a full enough answer he would ask again. Even prompting as needed without giving the answer.

He did not want to hear, "not bent, cracked or broken" for every single item. He preferred or should I say required... "In good condition" as the phrase.

One point, he walked me to the front of the trailer and asked if I saw three hoses? Being a literal man, I said, "well, two hoses and a electric cable." That was fine by him.

Then he asked, "can they be crossed?"

Literal man pops up in my head again... and I think "can" means is it possible. But I knew better and responded, "They should not be." That was the correct answer for him.

On the road test. take your time but not too much time. doing 25 in a 40 mph is not good. waiting to make a left turn and passing up two or three open gaps shows a lack of confidence in controlling the vehicle.

Watch those tandem tires. My examiner was watching the mirrors like a hawk looking to see if any of them even just grazed a curb!

Mikeeee

 

Good luck tomorrow.

 

Aww that sucks!

at my school, almost 60% did not pass the first time. But they did eventually.

Keep at it!

Mikeeee