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I get to change my profile from wannabe to n00b!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Alaska76, Oct 17, 2014.

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  1. Oct 17, 2014 #1
    Alaska76

    Alaska76 Road Train Member

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    I just took my CDL A exam this morning and passed. The anxiety the past two days was a battle, for various reasons I will not bore anyone with, but I conquered it. :biggrin_25517:

    Had a perfect score on the Pre-Trip, passed the Air Brake(one can only Pass or Fail), perfect score on Backing maneuvers and scored 7 points against me during the road test (30 points max allowed before failure).

    So I am now officially a n00b! :biggrin_25525:

    Thanks to all of you who contribute here on TTR and make it easier for someone to learn and better able to understand the industry and truck driving! :salute:
     
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  3. Oct 17, 2014 #2
    joseph1135

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    Congrats! Now stay the hell out of my way!!!!!!:biggrin_255: Welcome to the club Alaska!
     
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  4. Oct 17, 2014 #3
    Alaska76

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    Thanks! That reminds me of driving the HWY yesterday, a 4 wheeler was out in front signaling a right turn and taking their sweet time taking the turn, I said out loud "get your ### off the road already!", my instructor turned and said " well I see did at least one thing right!". Had to laugh!
     
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    blairandgretchen

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    Slow yer roll there buddy, lots of 'firsts' to be had before we call ya noob.

    Congrats.
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2014 #5
    CallOfTheWild

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    LOL aint that the truth!!
     
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    Alaska76

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    Don't get excited, I make no claim to being a trucker, merely a n00b CDL holder, heck, I still have to find someone willing to hire me! :wink:
     
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    blairandgretchen

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    Keep a check on the anxiety. The real pressure starts now.
    Relax, and think all your decisions through.

    Just don't over think it all. Good luck.
     
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    b l a c k b e a r d

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    Feels good doesn't it? It gets better too. Congrats. Good luck.
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2014 #9
    Alaska76

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    Yes, thank you.

    I should clarify it was pre-test and test day anxiety, I don't have to battle the anxiety while out on the road, or otherwise, any longer, thankfully.
     
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    okiedokie

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    A few miles behind the wheel, a couple of different trailers, one or two mistakes and one day you'll ask yourself has already been 30 yrs. Congrats & run it cool.
     
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