CDL road test tomorrow

I'm in NJ and the state never required the use of chocks during my test. I think the test is uniform across the country now. Get there, tester gets in the truck, checks your paperwork, you do your pre-trip, then airbrake test, then your backing maneuvers, then your roadtest.

 

you should just automatically have YOUR OWN wheel chocks..no DMV supplies you with anything.

do a complete pre-trip BEFORE you leave your yard, so that ANY lights that are out, can be fixed ASAP.

check all the fluid levels as well before you leave...you know, DO A PRE-TRIP....

you do not have to "yes sir" the tester to death.

good luck

 

Leave as early as you can and practice your backup(I remember you saying you were having some trouble)that way you'll have it fresh in you're mind.Good luck and let us know how you do.

 

The airbrake test is also very inportant. If you miss one step, its an auto fail.

 

Hmm, look both ways before you enter an instersetion from a stop. Don't keep your hand on the shifter between shifts, read every road sign so you can tell the tester what is said when they ask. Cancel the turn signal between multiple lane changes, like when you need to change lanes after a turn and then make an emergency stop on the shoulder. Don't run over curbs with the trailer.

 

I'll use chocks as a example.

You need to have a mindset that you will carry them so you have them. Better that than to think oh.. eh.. eff the chocks I'll be fine.

no. Take the chocks and quit worrying about them.

You are fixing to take the nice Tester for a ride and hopefully enjoy the trip. You will be fine. If his or her pencil starts scribbling, ignore it. You will know your pass/fail score soon enough.

 

Good Luck