Doubles and Triples requiring a skills test??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mniesen89, Nov 19, 2013.

  1. Mniesen89

    Mniesen89 Light Load Member

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    I talked to one of the instructors at my school and he stated " after the first of the year, doubles and triples will require a written test AND a skills test".

    Has anyone else hear something such as this?

    Ive tried researching it with no outcome, only his word.
     
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  3. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    thats makes no sense.
     
  4. Mniesen89

    Mniesen89 Light Load Member

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    Which part?
     
  5. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    the skills test. the written ok but not the skills. youll do a road test if your hired with the actual company thats pulls doubles after you get your cdl. the doubles end is just a written
     
  6. crb

    crb Road Train Member

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    Maybe the school will require it? :dunno:
     
  7. CaptainX3

    CaptainX3 Road Train Member

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    Ahh, that must be the new skills test that is officially titled:

    "How To Reach Your Destination Without Making Any Turns Because This City Wasn't Built To Handle That Big ### Truck You're Trying To Drive Through Here."

    :)
     
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  8. Mniesen89

    Mniesen89 Light Load Member

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    HA! I think thats California and New Yorks label right?
     
  9. CaptainX3

    CaptainX3 Road Train Member

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    That's probably the actual title in NY.

    As for CA... I think they need to quit beating around the bush and just write us a citation for being a truck driver as soon as we cross the state line ROTFL.
     
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  10. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    You will need to be setup with what they call a long vecehile combination test "LCV" I believe if over a certain length.
    I had my done with my former company as I was 130' long with my old setup. Plus it was a triple combo
     
  11. updem

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    Jeez, that's practically a train..lol
     
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