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Getting nervous about impending road test..

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by AnthonyM757, Jan 23, 2016.

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  1. Jan 23, 2016 #1
    AnthonyM757

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    Ok guys, I graduated school and received my CDL a little over a month ago...

    I'm just a little worried about being too rusty on a road test and getting denied.

    Has anyone ever failed a road test?
     
    AnthonyM757, Jan 23, 2016
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  3. Jan 23, 2016 #2
    JC1971

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    After seeing some of the drivers I've met I've come to the conclusion that the DMV testers rubberstamp everybody for a CDL.
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2016 #3
    street beater

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    Ive know a few to fail the pretrip, but the road test is cake... or at least it was 18 years ago...... ya know what, forget i said anything... :)
     
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  5. Jan 23, 2016 #4
    AnthonyM757

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    Forgot to mention that I was referring to a road test given by a company and not dmv..
     
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  7. Jan 23, 2016 #5
    akfisher

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    Failing a road test is rare signing on for your first job. They know youre learning and are going with a trainer anyway
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2016 #6
    Cheeseburgers

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    Don't worry about grinding gears. They are more or less looking for safety. Do a good pretrip and check your mirrors a lot and don't drive like an idiot and they will be hiring you
     
    Cheeseburgers, Jan 23, 2016
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  9. Jan 23, 2016 #7
    RustyBolt

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    Companies KNOW you just got your CDL and how little it really takes to get it. They are not looking for experienced drivers and don't expect to get them. Do things as you did on your CDL road test and you'll be fine.
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2016 #8
    akfisher

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    My first job (FFE) they put three of us in the truck and like Cheeseburger said its all about safety
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2016 #9
    AnthonyM757

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    Ok thanks everyone for putting my mind at ease!
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2016 #10
    akfisher

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    Anthony actually one of the youngest kids from ATL was absolutely horrible man and I mean horrible but he was slow, safe, and dedicated and that same guy was now has 4 trucks and has had for 3-4 years now and is doing great
     
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