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Cass A road test without "training"

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by AUfan78, Jun 23, 2018.

  1. Jun 23, 2018 #1
    AUfan78

    AUfan78 Light Load Member

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    Anybody every take and pass the road test without ever driving on the road before the test?
    I took my road test this morning and passed it with this being the first time ever driving a tractor trailer on the road. Full disclosure, I've had a class B since 2003 and have driven a tractor trailer around the yard and on jobsites.
     
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  3. Jun 23, 2018 #2
    Buckeye Don

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    I did the same thing 9 years ago. Hadn’t driven any truck in 25 years. Did a little yard practice at a friends trucking co. Kept telling myself to act confident. I did grow up on a farm so that helped with past experiences.
    Congratulations on passing by the way!
     
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    AUfan78 Thanks this.
  4. Jun 24, 2018 #3
    Fuelinmyveins

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    How did you do on the pre trip and backing skills?

    Congrats op
     
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  5. Jun 24, 2018 #4
    Brandt

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    A person maybe able to pass the road test. It doesn't mean they can drive a truck. You have to know how to drive in the city traffic and streets. How to drive in the snow. How to make a left turn or right turn without running anything over. How to drive down hill without overheating the brakes

    It very unlikely to get job with just a new CDL. Most trucking companies and insurance would no take on that risk
     
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  7. Jun 24, 2018 #5
    AUfan78

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    pretrip was no problem. only problem was with the 90 alley dock. was allowed 6 pull ups and used all 6. not many docks to back into while running on site with a RGN. just need more practice.
     
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