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Bad turn on road test

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by onthefence, Mar 2, 2011.

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  1. Mar 2, 2011 #1
    onthefence

    onthefence Medium Load Member

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    Well, I was doing my road test for ARG (they run fuel) and was doing fairly well. I even made a tight turn that the tester thought I would mess up, but didn't. Down the road, there was an exit off an expressway and the turn was tight. I spent a few seconds too long looking in my right mirror. I look to the left, ####, I hit the brakes...too late. I didn't clear the van on my left. Accident on road test. Odds are not good obviously, but there's still a SMALL chance. The tester said it wasn't that serious, we'll see...
     
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  3. Mar 2, 2011 #2
    Flying Dutchman

    Flying Dutchman Road Train Member

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    Keep us posted..
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2011 #3
    rizob

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    That sucks, Sorry to hear that. Good luck
     
    rizob, Mar 2, 2011
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    onthefence Thanks this.
  5. Mar 2, 2011 #4
    xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Was this a combination vehicle you were driving?
     
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  7. Mar 2, 2011 #5
    onthefence

    onthefence Medium Load Member

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    Yes, 48' trailer with an automatic transmission (apparently they own it since my 's hool' 'trains' on auto transmissions).
     
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  8. Mar 2, 2011 #6
    onthefence

    onthefence Medium Load Member

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    Thanks....
     
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  9. Mar 2, 2011 #7
    Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    I hope they give you the benefit...

    Mikeeee
     
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  10. Mar 2, 2011 #8
    ratherbtruckin

    ratherbtruckin Light Load Member

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    OUCH....that truly sucks man......get that far only to have something go wrong. Don't get mad at yourself, and if they do let it slide, don't EVER forget it. You know what you did wrong and you probably beat yourself silly over it already, but DON'T let it stop you!
     
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  11. Mar 3, 2011 #9
    chompi

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    I don't think truck driving is your thing. Plus I think a higher power is trying to tell you something. You definitely don't give up easy I'll give you that! Unfortunately this is going to be on your DAC as a preventable accident.
     
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  12. Mar 3, 2011 #10
    onthefence

    onthefence Medium Load Member

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    I was on a road test, but not hired. The tester says they aren't touching my DAC.

    Anyway, I still need a way to pay that #### loan. $184 per month starting in April job or not.
     
    onthefence, Mar 3, 2011
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