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Failed my in-cab today. Can't figure out why...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by VinnyVincent, Jan 16, 2019.

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  1. Jan 16, 2019 #31
    VinnyVincent

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    she made some comments ahead of time about how most people don't bring a 53' foot trailer to test in and she'd have to adjust the course.
    That combined with the fact that it started raining, plus her personal phone call that seemed to be someone inquiring about what time she gets off...topped off with her refusing to tell me exactly why I failed, leads me to believe that she may have otherwise passed me if I did the same test under different conditions.
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2019 #32
    Hulld

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    At least when they send you a camera violation they state what you did wrong not just tell you you had a violation with no explanation.
     
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  4. Jan 16, 2019 #33
    D.Tibbitt

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    I would say its because you didnt wait until the air was completely full and the governer cuts out
     
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  5. Jan 16, 2019 #34
    VinnyVincent

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    Yeah I'm going to make it a point next time to say that the governor cut out at 120psi before I start driving. I didn't think I would need to because it was already maxed out when I start the truck at first, but maybe she didn't notice that.
    I think if I do that next time, I should definitely pass. She said I did great on everything else.

    Between that and the fact that my accessories weren't turned on at first and I had to redo the buzzer/light test, the air brakes test was a little sloppy overall. Maybe she just wan't comfortable that I had a good handle on it. It's still frustrating, though.
     
    VinnyVincent, Jan 16, 2019
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  7. Jan 16, 2019 #35
    D.Tibbitt

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    Very nice. Ya in my experience they are very picky with everything involving the air brakes test. Good luck with ur next try let us know how it goes.. Once u pass the test and get ur license thats when the real fun starts
     
    D.Tibbitt, Jan 16, 2019
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  8. Jan 16, 2019 #36
    Tombstone69

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    I was going to say something about her friend,but it was politically incorrect and definitely in poor taste.Better luck next time and I mean that,and like that other hand said, that's when the real games begin.
     
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  9. Jan 16, 2019 #37
    speedyk

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    Can you test at 3rd party sites in that state?
     
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  10. Jan 16, 2019 #38
    skellr

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    That would be my guess aswell. The air break test is notoriously anal.

    I remember a Missouri based company sending out a message about taking the test on new trucks that preformed a self test when the ingnition was turned on. They wanted people to explain out loud that they were waiting for for the truck self test to complete before the proceeded with the rest of the test. You know when you turn the key and the gauges sweep back and fourth before they start to register. It was an automatic fail if it wasn't mentioned. Just over the top BS...
     
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  11. Jan 17, 2019 #39
    Bill51

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    Our test was very clear, both practicing in school and when testing with the state people.
    You gotta hear it spit.
     
    Bill51, Jan 17, 2019
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  12. Jan 17, 2019 #40
    branj5257

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    We were taught PSA:
    Parking
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    Air Brakes

    After the parking brakes (tractor and trailer) test we move to the “Leak” test.

    With the engine off and key on I will check to make sure my air gauges are at 120-125 PSI governed cutoff. I will the apply my service break for 1 minute and should loose no lore than 4 PSI in the one minute.

    Then perform the test.

    Then the low air pressure warning system alarm test.

    I am going to fan my service brake to 55 psi or above and my alarm or light should come on.

    Then perform the valve knob pop test,

    I will now continue to fan my service brake to approximately 40 psi and both my tractor and trailer brakes should apply.

    Once they pop you mention this concludes my air brake test.

    I will now conduct a safe start by depressing the clutch and turning the key.

    I will now build pressure in my air tanks to 100-125 psi or governor cutoff.
     
    branj5257, Jan 17, 2019
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