CDL HELP AND QUESTIONS

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by auspain23, Jan 13, 2017.

  1. auspain23

    auspain23 Bobtail Member

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    I am going monday for my cdl driving test. I have a couple questions. First i just wanna see if anyone on here has any tips or pointers for me. Second , im a little fuzzy on how the air brake test will work in a automatic. Unlike a manual , a automatic cannot be put into gear to keep it from rolling. Im famialr with all the steps in the airbrake test, just unsure about how to keep the truck from rolling during the test or do i just keep it in neutral and park on level ground???
     
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  3. ASmallFleetDriver

    ASmallFleetDriver Light Load Member

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    Unsure on the automatic stuff- but for tips just stay relaxed (as much as you can atleast) goodluck ^_^
     
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  4. auspain23

    auspain23 Bobtail Member

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  5. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    Just remember....when you take a test with an auto...you will be restricted to autos only
     
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  6. auspain23

    auspain23 Bobtail Member

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    yes i am aware of this. Taking it for a lineman job and only need a class A not a class A with manual or Class a for semi
     
  7. lagbrosdetmi

    lagbrosdetmi Box Monkey

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    You put a manual in gear.... to keep it from rolling......

    smdh.
     
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  8. auspain23

    auspain23 Bobtail Member

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    please tell me what your SMDH about?
     
  9. SingingWolf

    SingingWolf Heavy Load Member

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    I have to assume they mean putting it in gear and shutting it down.
     
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  10. lagbrosdetmi

    lagbrosdetmi Box Monkey

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    I usually put a manual in gear to get it to roll.
     
  11. auspain23

    auspain23 Bobtail Member

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    yes, this is during the brake check, engine off. That is exactly how i was told to do it. But we did not cover how to do it in a automatic trans mission. And if you go to Apex CDl training video on youtube its the same. During brake check , engine is off and put Into gear to keep it from rolling. i really dont care as i have no need to drive a manual for the job im going for. Only concerned about the proper way to check an automatic
     
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