Got My CDL-A PA Permit Today (Yay!)

That's what scares me is asking the exmaner because your supposed to know what your doing

 

After you you spent some time going over the pretrip have a friend help you out with checking off all the items. Basically do the pretrip from memory like you are taking the test and the friend checks off items you missed on the pretrip list. I did this a few times with another student in my class and it made remembering the list a lot easier.

 

Sounds like your not screwing around, good! But don't get so in your head that it becomes an issue. Stay relaxed and you'll be fine. Don't worry about the new standards, if your school does it's job you'll be fine.

 

I find that "pre-tripping" my car is helping me. When I approach the vehicle, I look at the general condition of the car. I look for damage. I look for leaks. I look for leans that could indicate a problem with the suspension or a shifted load. I look for leaks, obstruction, and potential hazards.

Also, when I open the hood, I check all the fluids (oil coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, etc).

But, that's just me and how I am preparing for the skills test.

Good luck to you, fjrjerry... As well as everyone who reads this. Stay safe!!!

 

Oh, one more thing, fjr... Be careful using TT's material: Pennsylvania's CDL Manual changed 12/22/2015.

 

Excellent, fjrgerry. And, thanks for the link.

 

Its not that you dont know what your doing. "Mr instructor, at this time im going to check my lights, it will take less time if you help, if not im fine with that." Just make sure you have something to hang on the jonny valve, or put on the brake pedal.