CDL Class A Road Test Question

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  1. TheShadow

    TheShadow Light Load Member

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    TheShadowComic01.jpg Any CDL instructors out there?

    How does one test the brake lights during the CDL Class A exam please?

    Thanks,

    The Shadow.
     
    TheShadow, Aug 22, 2012
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    djchaos76 Bobtail Member

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    Simple: You have someone tell you if the lights work while you depress the brake pedal. Unless you have a giant mirror to back your truck up to, that is.
     
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    That or you use something like a bungy cord to hold down your trailer brake.
     
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    press the brake pedal and run rally really fast.. LOL... some trucks have trolley valves on them so use that, if your truck dont have one if someone is around ask them to help, or if your by yourself you can find something to press the pedal down or maybe a mirror or something reflective.
     
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    Puppage Road Train Member

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    I had a guy ask me to get out & see if his directional signal was working. I said "yes they are, no they're not. Yes they are, no they're not." Thanks, I'll be here all week. :)
     
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    Smart A..... answer. Laughed at that though.
     
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    Puppage Road Train Member

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    LOL
    Sorry, I couldn't resist.
     
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    just he first part was the joke that rest was serious.
     
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    Ask the instructor to verify that lights are working.
     
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    123456 Road Train Member

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    There is a instructor on here,

    perhaps he'll give us the answer.
     
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