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Need Help From A Driver In Iowa

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Snowman&Fred, Jul 10, 2008.

  1. Jul 10, 2008 #1
    Snowman&Fred

    Snowman&Fred Light Load Member

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    If anybody is a driver, happen to have taken the CDL permit test for the state of Iowa, how hard was it ?? I hear the study guides cost $90 for the lot.

    If anybody has any recent/latest edition, let me know....might be interested in taking them off your hands.....
     
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  3. Jul 11, 2008 #2
    Ken Worth

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    Isn't that kind of stuff on the internet?
     
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  4. Jul 11, 2008 #3
    Snowman&Fred

    Snowman&Fred Light Load Member

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    Actually just found it. HOWEVER, every place I turn to, to take a practice written test, it ends up being some company that tells you "buy this program that has all 808 different possible questions, and we guarentee you pass your first time"...then try to sell it to you for almost $90.

    I cannot find a good website that offers a FREE cdl premit written practice test.
     
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  5. Jul 11, 2008 #4
    Drachen

    Drachen Heavy Load Member

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    Indiana's CDL handbook has little short practice tests after each section, i found a FREE website however i think links are frowned upon and I do not have the required number of posts to do it anyways..

    i will say.. if you use google and search for cdl online testing center it comes up as the first result for me.
     
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  7. Jul 11, 2008 #5
    thestoryteller

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    I'm not "a driver" but I may be able to help a little..........

    I'm sure there are other sources but you can go to the Schneider site and download all the CDL testing material for Iowa......

    The SNI site also has online practice tests that you can take after you read the material. I saw many of the online questions on my permit test.

    The permit test is just a typical drivers test...... you don't need to buy any study guides..... read the material and go take the test.....

    What is the worst that is going to happen? You miss a few too many questions and you have to go back the next day and do the thing over again.......

    Now, you do need to make sure you don't take the permit test too early.... I think permits are good for 6 months so you want to make sure you have a school or carrier lined up before you get it.......


    (You also might want to start learning the 6 pages on Pre-trip inspections for when you take the real test ....... THAT is what you are going to have fun studying for! LOL)
     
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  8. Jul 11, 2008 #6
    witchwaywest

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    Go to the Iowa DOT website or search under DMV.You can down load the whole thing.Remember,not every question will show up on the test but it might.Study good.
     
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  9. Jul 11, 2008 #7
    25(2)+2

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    Schneider has the practice tests, my wife took them, I just studied the guide, but I just wanted to pass, not get 100 on all of the tests. Iowa likes trick questions,you must pick the most correct answer.


    I took the lot other than doubles and triples and Haz-mat in two short periods of less than 40 minutes each, I passed those last two in about 10 minutes each. Unless you get all of the trick questions, you won't get 100%.
     
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  10. Aug 17, 2008 #8
    Boo'sdad

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    I'm in Arkansas and went to the Arkansas dmv website and down loaded the handbook. I'm sure you could do it in Iowa. I'm from Nebraska and took the ne. ddl test, studied the book for a few month and had no prob passing the written. Good luck and happy studying








    hannd
     
    Boo'sdad, Aug 17, 2008
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  11. Aug 17, 2008 #9
    im6under

    im6under Heavy Load Member

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    iowa study manuals are available everywhere for free.

    It isn't nearly as big a deal as people make it out to be...

    pre-trip, IOWA lets you carry a cheater card with you. LMAO!!!

    stick your thumb on the first line and say, "I am now inspecting the, *fill in the blank* for proper function, it is in operable condition, properly secured, with no missing fastners, is not bent, cracked, or missing any hardware.

    move your thumb to line two and repeat... ect.
     
    im6under, Aug 17, 2008
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