Question About Pre-Employment Test Drives

I just graduated myself and I would have done a thorough Pre Trip and double clutched just as you did. If my trainer told me to do otherwise, I would have nicely asked if either of these two accepted methods (which are taught in all schools) are against company policy. My guess would be the answer would be "no".

Maybe he's just stirring the pot, maybe there's another reason. Maybe he's trying to see if you're the type that would be pressured into doing something wrong. Maybe he'll try to push you to drive over the speed limit. Don't do it!