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Did Any Of You Drivers Go Through This?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Drac1985, Jul 18, 2013.

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  1. Sep 7, 2013 #41
    Drac1985

    Drac1985 Medium Load Member

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    Well I completed my required school time and went to take my test. Nailed the pre-trip on the first try with no problems despite sweating like ran a marathon. Got through the straight line backing despite the tractor and trailer not being perfectly straight.The I "pointed" out on the offset back. FML...
     
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  3. Sep 7, 2013 #42
    pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    How'd ya do driving and did you get your CDL?
     
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  4. Sep 7, 2013 #43
    HotH2o

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    I'm guessing since he "pointed" out on the offset he didn't make it to the drive test.
     
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  5. Sep 7, 2013 #44
    Drac1985

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    Up here in the Buckeye State if ya fail any of the yard maneuvers your are done for the day and have to reschedule.Ya don't have to take the pre-trip again, but you start the yard maneuvers again. When ya pass the yard stuff then ya go for your driving test.
     
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  7. Sep 7, 2013 #45
    Drac1985

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    You are correct...
     
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  8. Sep 7, 2013 #46
    pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    ohhhhhhhhhhh ok so you haven't taken the actual test at the DMV yet?Well hey you'll ace everything the next time at the yard.
     
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  9. Sep 7, 2013 #47
    D.Tibbitt

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    happens to the best of us bud.
     
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  10. Sep 7, 2013 #48
    Pmracing

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    Learn fast to get rid of that, "I was so mad at myself" mentality. Being on the road with 4 wheelers and then dealing with shippers and receivers....

    Not being able to keep your calm will make your blood pressure send you to an early grave!

    Mikeeee
     
    Pmracing, Sep 7, 2013
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  11. Sep 7, 2013 #49
    Cranky Yankee

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    it is the days there are 5 spaces in a row to back into
    and I end up halfway into the next one
    then the wife says "How come you can't back up like the other guys"
     
    Cranky Yankee, Sep 7, 2013
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  12. Sep 7, 2013 #50
    Tonythetruckerdude

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    Close to 40 years doing this....Some days are diamonds...some days ...Uh.. well some days just aren't.....It happens to all of us...and only when there are folks standing around waiting/or watching. You'll be fine just chill........
     
    Tonythetruckerdude, Sep 7, 2013
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