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Driving test with doubles tomorrow.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dasitmane, Apr 3, 2014.

  1. Apr 3, 2014 #1
    dasitmane

    dasitmane Bobtail Member

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    Have a driving test with doubles tomorrow. never driven with doubles before, its for oil hauling and has a pup in the back. Any tips and tricks? Most of my driving is with a tank wagon, though I do have some experience with a normal tanker truck 13 speed.
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2014 #2
    superpet39

    superpet39 Road Train Member

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    at least you have some TANK experience.......... lol i just did a road test for a local LTL and they had me do my road test in a set of doubles (i have the endorsement- but like you- never pulled a set before)........

    All i can say is - its not nearly as bad as i thought it was going to be, that rear pup tracks really good.........if you're used to pulling a 53' you'll be fine....

    im sure there are vets on here that have pulled doubles for years that can actually offer some real advice, i just figured i'd chime in because the same scenario just happened to me (minus the tank part)

    good luck
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2014 #3
    HotH2o

    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    Don't sweat it. Doubles are easy. Don't have to swing as wide when turning. And don't worry about that pull trailer. It'll follow the semi trailer.
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2014 #4
    Glp

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    I like doubles, it might seem like your going to run over the sidewalk when your taking a corner, but you wont haha
     
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  7. Apr 4, 2014 #5
    MsJamie

    MsJamie Road Train Member

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    Just one... don't back up! ;)
     
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    ewill71 Thanks this.
  8. Apr 4, 2014 #6
    dasitmane

    dasitmane Bobtail Member

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    Haha^^^ Thanks for the advice guys.
     
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  9. Apr 4, 2014 #7
    ewill71

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    piece of cake to do.... don't panic
     
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  10. Apr 4, 2014 #8
    Allow Me.

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    Yeah, just hope you don't show up and see a power unit sitting over there and 2 pups sitting over here and a con gear somewhere tucked away and the tester say put a set together Son, and we'll get your roadtest going.
     
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  11. Apr 4, 2014 #9
    fortycalglock

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    I pulled UPS sets before Christmas this year. Pulling them is super easy and you won't believe how maneuverable they are. The JAX hub was jammed with trailers and I was able to wiggle around in there with my big Western Star that I couldn't have done with a 48'. You have to think though so you don't get in a jam and have to back up. I split a set the first day. It's not hard if you have someone showing which valves and such to close. A single dolly is manageable if you're in decent shape. Good luck
     
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