So which should I use?

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  1. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    I attempted after a weekend of studying with the test review manual my school gave me to take my permit test and failed. I left there vowing to not fail my next attempt. Doing this I started studying using trucking truths training system, and ive been doing rather well. I noticed a lot of the training questions are the exact same questions that I had on the actual permit test. Tonight I attempted to study with the aide of my wife using my schools cdl test review book. After going through some of the questions in the book and getting them wrong, I am now disheartened. Truckingtruth's testing system, and my states CDL testing model seem to be mirrored of each other, and the review book the school gave me is crap.


    Im using truckingtruths system to study for the test, and coming over to here and taking the practice tests multiple times as well as the air brakes and combination full tests and passing them.


    My annoyance is with my schools study materials are horrible as far as accuracy with my states manual and the online stuff. Now common sense says that I should continue to study the same way I have been with Truckingtruth's system and my state manual. Im curious if I should bring it up to my instructors that their review and study material are junk compared to other outlets. Below are the manuals Ive got for study materials

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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Drivers that use the "CDL Practice Tests" on here say they have no trouble at all passing. Same questions as on the DMV tests. Go to the top of this page and click on "CDL Practice Tests."
     
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  4. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    Those are the ones Ive been using for practice testing after going over the materials on the other website
     
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    LoboSolo Heavy Load Member

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    I went through each of the tests here about 12-15 times. Had no problem passing the DMV's license and endorsement tests. Be sure to read each question all the way though before answering them.
     
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  6. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    That seems to have been my issue, I was forgetting that final word, of Except
     
  7. cabwrecker

    cabwrecker The clutch wrecker

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    Hi,

    I'm from `Bula, took my test in Cuyahoga. Can guarantee that the Ohio CDL handbook is where you need to start. Read all pertinent chapters, if you're getting doubles- read doubles. If you're getting hazmat- read hazmat. All the questions on the test are mentioned in the book.

    The study guide and practice tests will help, but to a certain degree.
    I promise you, that in the next two years, the least of your worries are going to be the written/skill tests. The real tests come when you're solo, and you roll up to a low bridge, or have to navigate traffic heavier than you can imagine, or have to alley dock off a busy four lane us highway.

    These are not a major roadbump, don't treat them as a mountain; they don't deserve that kind of reverence. Keep cool, think every answer through, make sure the question/answer sounds right.
    Your biggest enemy in this equation is you. So long as you're doing the reading, paying attention and trying, it's hard to fail the CDL tests.
     
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  8. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    For air brakes, I keep forgetting the maximum amount of pressure loss is allowed in the air system


    And Thank you Cabwrecker, thats what I was assuming. I just hate reading through that thing. It reads like a tax manual at times

    My wife used to work for the BMV and told me to skip the questions I dont recall right away and come back to them later. I didnt even realize that was an option lol
     
  9. Chinatown

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    Seems like you're just getting stressed at the testing site. Try not to over think or over analyze the questions. If the answer eludes you, then finish the test and come back to that one afterwards.
     
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    teqntexas Medium Load Member

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    those worked for me...but i took mine in Texas.. here's another example courtesy of CRST.. http://www.joincrst.com/general.php
     
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  11. Stinky Dairy Air

    Stinky Dairy Air Light Load Member

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    I wouldn't bother telling them what you think of their study material, I'm guessing they've heard it all before and have no plans of ever making improvements. Stick with the CDL Manual from the state DMV.
     
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