Pre-Trip help please

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by bschill1988, Mar 7, 2015.

  1. bschill1988

    bschill1988 Bobtail Member

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    My name is Ben, i'm 26 and going to be taking my CDL exam on 3/11/2015 and i was wondering if anyone had any worries about there first time when they did there test and should i worry since $3,000 is involved an on the line or just remember as much as i can cram?

    W/B please thank you,
    Benjamin Schill
     
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  3. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    just study, take your time. if its bolted to be truck name it, you cant go wrong like that
     
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  4. KW Cajun

    KW Cajun Road Train Member

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    It's natural to be somewhat nervous, but are you implying you only have one shot at passing the tests, and THAT is what worries you most?
    What state are you testing in? And how do you feel your school (assuming a school?) or training is?
    How long have you been training/studying?

    "Cramming" isn't a good way to remember details. Just try to devote appropriate time to studying and taking a brief break from it if you feel overloaded.
    Try to learn the various info for yourself, but don't hesitate to ask, after that... if something really confuses you, or you're not sure of.
    The more you absorb & learn, the more confident you'll feel on the test day.
     
  5. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    worried , nervous and a little anxious. If you can answer the questions in the review at the end of each chapter in the CDL book. You should do ok. If you're taking your driving test. Same anticipation. With either written test or driving test. If you don't pass you can always take it again. Good luck.
     
  6. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    most states will give you 3 shots to pass then you have to pay again.
    dont stare at he book all day take ane read in sections take brakes
     
  7. bschill1988

    bschill1988 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you all very much you inspired a lot of confidence
     
  8. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    glad we can be of help
     
  9. CruisingAlong

    CruisingAlong Medium Load Member

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    Remember
    ... " no loose or missing bolts... properly mounted and secured"
     
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  10. Semi-Truculent Hamish

    Semi-Truculent Hamish Bobtail Member

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    It's human nature to worry, most of us did, but ...most of us passed. Took mine in spring, driving rain, snow on the road, worried all night, ...in the morning I passed the pre-trip, ace'd the brakes, and passed the drive. No one was more surprised than me! Good luck, & just do it Buddy.
     
  11. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    yep, we all were antsy. and i was a auto mechanic for 12 years.

    frame cracks. bushings on pretty much everything that swivels. brakes and drums. oil and coolant. air hoses. missing bolts.

    those are pretty much the general categories. all the basics that need to be check on any truck fall into one of them categories.
     
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