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3rd Times a Charm?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by onthefence, Dec 28, 2010.

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  1. Dec 28, 2010 #1
    onthefence

    onthefence Medium Load Member

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    Here we go again. After failing road tests at Roehl and Covenant, I will be in Ohio to try USA Trucking's road test. Hopefully I can keep my nerves under wraps as I feel that this is what does me in.

    Orientation starts Monday January 3rd and when I pass, I leave with a trainer immediately for 4-6 weeks. The bad thing is that both of my kids have their birthdays in January, so I guess January 1st is going to have to be the daddy party for them.
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2010 #2
    chompi

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    Boy I really hate to lay it down for you like this but as an otr trucker you are probably going to get to see your kids a handful of times a year! Worst career choice for a family man. Gotta do what you gotta do though right?!

    Good luck on your driving test. Relax! Drive that thing like you stole it!
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2010 #3
    xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Good luck. Atleast they had ya for Christmas.
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2010 #4
    123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    Ya got a thang for that grey dog, dontcha ????

    No extra practice ??

    What're your odds ??

    Not trying to be crappy, although I am good at it, what makes you think things will be different.

    Covenant has about the easiest road test there is !!!!

    Good Luck, hope 3rd time IS the charm !!!
     
    123456, Dec 28, 2010
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  7. Dec 28, 2010 #5
    onthefence

    onthefence Medium Load Member

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    1/2 day training on Thursday. Odds? Who knows?
     
    onthefence, Dec 28, 2010
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    123456 Thanks this.
  8. Dec 28, 2010 #6
    Mattkujata

    Mattkujata Medium Load Member

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    I'm curious, what tripped you up on Roehls road test? Did you go to their school? I'm getting ready to join them and I'd appreciate your feedback.

    Good luck with USA.
     
    Mattkujata, Dec 28, 2010
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  9. Dec 28, 2010 #7
    onthefence

    onthefence Medium Load Member

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    No, I did not go to their school. I went to a useless CDL school that trained me mostly on automatics. As a result, I forgot to double clutch. I couldn't get it into gear because the rpms weren't right either. Also, I ran a curb. Interestingly enough, I never run curbs in class. Go figure!
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2010 #8
    Mattkujata

    Mattkujata Medium Load Member

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    Ahh. Yes, nerves can really get in the way like that. A guy in my CDL school back in 2003 came upon a stale green light on his road test. He decided to go for it, then changed his mind and ended up skidding to a halt in the middle of the intersection.

    You didn't use the clutch at all, or just didn't double clutch? I've been driving a 24' flatbed with a split 8 speed for a few years, and I never use the clutch. I'm hoping I can break the habit before I have to test. I shift smooth, but I don't think they'd appreciate it.
     
    Mattkujata, Dec 28, 2010
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  11. Dec 28, 2010 #9
    FreightlinerGuy

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    How long were the roadtests? 10-15miles, or what?
     
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  12. Dec 28, 2010 #10
    onthefence

    onthefence Medium Load Member

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    I have no idea how long the road tests were. I single clutched, so the gears barely shifted.
     
    onthefence, Dec 28, 2010
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