Class A road test in the rain.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jcris4991, Jan 17, 2018.

  1. Hulld

    Hulld Road Train Member

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    Bad weather is the best time to take a test.
    A lot of inspectors short cut some of the test because they don’t want to get wet or cold...
     
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  3. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    Unless the truck is a convertible, I say go for it...Hammer down, driver!
     
  4. Hawkeye212

    Hawkeye212 Light Load Member

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    Keep it and go for it. Not everyone passes on their first try. They will tell you what you missed or messed up on and that will help you if you have to retake it. The more you can learn now will only help you be less nervous the next time (if needed)
     
  5. Alphonse

    Alphonse Bobtail Member

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    Shouldn’t be that bad. I did mine in 10 degree weather with snow and ice all over the road, just adjust your speed for conditions.
     
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  6. BrandonCDLdriver

    BrandonCDLdriver Road Train Member

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    I don't even think its legal to do the road test in the rain in Louisiana. I know that the DMV won't do road tests for class E drivers in the rain.
     
  7. BlackThought

    BlackThought Medium Load Member

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    Id say schedule it on a dry day. You'll have enough to worry about without the added issues of rain.

    Yes you'll be driving thru some ######## solo. But for now focus on getting your test passed. Wait it out for a better day IMO.
     
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  8. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    There is no right answer here. The only real downside is you will miss an exam slot and have to wait. I think if the examiner is willing to test you in the rain you should at least attempt the test. However make sure you keep all of your mirrors clean and if you have a limited amount of (get outs) use them wisely. I know a girl that failed her backing because her right side mirrors frosted up and she hit a cone too many times. If the examiner is not willing to overlook some of the mickey mouse stuff on the test, don't test.
     
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  9. Dumdriver

    Dumdriver Road Train Member

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    ^^^^^^This is your best answer.
    Might make the pre trip easier if the examiner doesn’t want to sit out in the rain with you. I’ve seen them tell drivers that they passed the outside PTI and could move on to the inside once they were satisfied they had a good understanding. Most inspectors can tell pretty quickly if the tester has put the time in. Still gotta check all the boxes, but in a monsoon…
     
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  10. Jcris4991

    Jcris4991 Bobtail Member

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    This is my 2nd attempt. The first time I passed my pre trip and all the backing but failed on the road when I stalled after forgetting to put the range selector back down after I stopped. So I’m only gonna have take the part I failed again. So I’m just looking at actually driving in the rain.
     
  11. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    You sure about that?
     
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