I failed my test

Like I said in your other thread. YOU did not fail your TRUCK failed.

Read the DMV manuals they all say make sure your vehicle is functional, inspections and registrations up to date.

When your tractor brake did not pop between 20-40 PSI it was not operating properly.

 

given that IT WAS a school truck, it is NOT UNCOMMON for both brake valves to NOT pop out at the correct drop in air pressure. at BOTH the schools i worked at, it was a common occurrence, and the DMV tester NEVER failed the truck, ONLY THE STUDENT if he (or she) reaches for the button(s). just pump the brakes down till they are BOTH popped out.......!!! the student that TOUCHES the brake valves LOSES.....as YOU NEVER, EVER TOUCH the brakes valves during the pump down procedure.......

these school trucks have been to hell and back so many times in thier "normal work life", and now they serve the teaching community. i cannot think of either employer of mine replacing the brake valve control just because they did NOT pop out at the proper PSI. the brake valves would usually ONLY BE replaced when they are leaking. (broken)

now i know this isn't making any sense, but, 'IT'S THE WAY IT IS", at the schools, and trying to argue this point with me (anyone that wishes to do so) is POINTLESS......as i will NOT explain any further the schools way of doing things.

what really sucks is that now the poor guy has to wait till February...???

 

i simply cannot see why it'll be that long. in my most worst case scenario for a student to tell me about his next appointment, was 2 weeks away...but 2.5 months...?? you had better make sure your learner's permit DOES NOT expire......some states the ppermit expires in 90 days, but can be renewed for an additional 90 days, then THAT'S IT.....NO MORE

some states like Mass, the learners permit goes on for 2 freaking years...!!!

also, i am not so sure you needed to start a whole new thread for this, since you made this known in your other thread...????

 

The valves never popped at the same time on our truck..We were just told to fan the breaks till they both popped.Watch the valves they should pop,hell the tractor valve would pop and if you wern't looking you would miss it..If it were broken then this should have been adressed during the many incab PTs you guys did.

 

RIGHT.......IT HAS TO BE BROKEN.....as it's IS STILL OPERATIONAL even if it DOES NOT POP out at the required PSI.....

 

I read your post and thats exactly the way it is..You touch that valve you lose..see you next time..

 

I am not arguing really I am not.

When I did my pre-trip the trailer brake popped at 15. I simply told the examiner I would have that checked by a mechanic and I told dano that in the other thread. Didn't see a need to repeat it here..

 

maybe its a regional thing because i had to wait a month before i could take my test.


and to the OP dont let it get ya down, i think the fail rate is 80% on the first test.

 

I failed my first test. Trailer brakes were frozen and I draged the wheels on a snow covered parking lot for about 20' before I realized my dilema.

Ten days later I passed with flying colours.

Good luck.