Need advice for Melton orientation road test

Discussion in 'Melton' started by TopHat1962, Oct 18, 2012.

  1. TopHat1962

    TopHat1962 Bobtail Member

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    If I float gears during my road test, will that cause me to fail my test? Don't have a problem with much else, have some flatbed and lots of heavy haul exp. tarps will be a new thing but chains and binders will be nothing new. Have never double clutched and have tried on occasions but it don't work for me. Any and all help is much appreciated. Thanks and safe and happy driving.
     
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  3. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    A road test is more of the individual testing you. With your experience demonstrating you can shift fine floating it will be no problem. They know that's how you are going to drive. No curbs, no U-turns, and observe any yellow bridge clearance signs and you'll pass with flying colors.
     
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  4. TopHat1962

    TopHat1962 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks Condocruiser, the reason I asked is because I hear in different forums this company likes to send people home. And this is the only area I need info on. The rest is basically learning how to keep a steel coil from running your butt over.....and on the trailer. I really don't need to quit my job just to get sent home. A driver/recruiter? called me and I asked him and even he wasn't sure. By driver/recruiter I mean the one that called me said he was a driver there, but helped out the recruit depot. Whatever that meant. And again thanks.
     
  5. Azcannon

    Azcannon Medium Load Member

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    floating is fine , I did the road test with 3 other " recruits" and noone doubleclutched. drive legal and safe , don't showoff , don't hit anything , you win.
     
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  6. TopHat1962

    TopHat1962 Bobtail Member

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    . Thanks AZCannon, that's what I need to hear. Although I talked with Lucy this morning and I will be now attending orientation the 29th now as after waiting at our Houston yard for 8 days to get my truck fixed I got a replacement unit and IT is now broke down....(gotta love this placeL. Anyhow thanks for the thread, can't wait to be skateboardin' again. You guys and gals be safe and happy trucking.
     
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  7. ChipW

    ChipW Light Load Member

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    Yup, I floated during my RT and not a word was said about it. Just make sure when backing, you use your horn and get out and look.
     
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  8. TopHat1962

    TopHat1962 Bobtail Member

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    Glad to hear about horn. I always get out and look. It seems like a lot of happy drivers at melton hope to finally get there.
     
  9. Noggin

    Noggin Road Train Member

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    And DONT OPEN YOUR DOOR when backing!


    I got yelled at for doing that lol
     
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  10. TopHat1962

    TopHat1962 Bobtail Member

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    Have never had a habit of opening the door. Just roll the window down and look out the window. Am on the bus now heading to tulsa. Turned my truck in at the lakeland fla. Terminal and. Headed nw. See all you guys soon. Be safe and drive happy.
     
  11. TopHat1962

    TopHat1962 Bobtail Member

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    What a bus ride and finally here. Got to the park Inn at 03:08 and ready for a quiet Sunday then let the madhouse begin. Hope the first day goes well. Goodnight all am going to bed.
     
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