Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

Illinois skills test questions

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jegolopolli, Feb 13, 2012.

Page 4 of 4
  1. Feb 21, 2012 #31
    GyrrwrLori

    GyrrwrLori Light Load Member

    72
    9
    Sep 20, 2011
    Toledo, OH
    0
    I hit one curb during my time at school. Of course, that one time was during my road test. Just get back on that horse, keep practicing and you'll be fine.
     
    GyrrwrLori, Feb 21, 2012
    GyrrwrLori, Feb 21, 2012
    #31
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Feb 21, 2012 #32
    crazy4chrome

    crazy4chrome Light Load Member

    110
    33
    Aug 21, 2011
    Chicago Il
    0
    Sorry to hear that. At least you have the pre-trip behind you.
    There were 4 people in my class and I was the only one who passed on the first time. It happens.....relax and try again.It sounds like you know how to do it.....just nerves.
    Keep us posted and good luck.
     
    crazy4chrome, Feb 21, 2012
    crazy4chrome, Feb 21, 2012
    #32
  4. Jun 11, 2012 #33
    jegolopolli

    jegolopolli Bobtail Member

    24
    5
    Jan 6, 2012
    Illinois
    0
    I finally passed.


    I tried again a month ago in a work truck, so I didnt have to rent one, but failed. I missed my mark in the alley dock, again, by between 8-10". It was hard for me to judge the very end point of the trailer because I couldnt see it at all in the mirror. So I had to wait another month and today I went back and passed. After I passed the skills test I wasnt worried t all about the road, it was like a huge weight was lifted off of me. Now I have many more doors open to me as far as places I can apply.
     
    jegolopolli, Jun 11, 2012
    jegolopolli, Jun 11, 2012
    #33
  5. Jun 11, 2012 #34
    Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

    6,354
    3,178
    Jan 28, 2011
    Arlington Heights, IL
    0
    I'm not sure I could still pass the backing test. The one where you have to stop right at the cones with the back of the trailer.

    In real life you are backing up to a trailer in a truck stop. Or backing slowly untill you bump the dock...

    Mikeeee
     
    Pmracing, Jun 11, 2012
    Pmracing, Jun 11, 2012
    #34
  7. Jun 11, 2012 #35
    Moe Rhonic

    Moe Rhonic Light Load Member

    212
    52
    May 3, 2012
    Des Plaines, Il
    0
    Is that for the testing facility on Roppolo? I live right near there and drive those streets all the time...Though it's probably a hell of a lot different in a truck!
     
    Moe Rhonic, Jun 11, 2012
    Moe Rhonic, Jun 11, 2012
    #35
  8. Jun 12, 2012 #36
    jegolopolli

    jegolopolli Bobtail Member

    24
    5
    Jan 6, 2012
    Illinois
    0
    Hey Moe, I live in Des Plaines as well. Also, yes it is that one, though I didnt know the name of the street. I kind of always still call it Touhy/Higgins. The route is differnent now, btw.
     
    jegolopolli, Jun 12, 2012
    jegolopolli, Jun 12, 2012
    #36
  9. Jun 12, 2012 #37
    Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

    6,354
    3,178
    Jan 28, 2011
    Arlington Heights, IL
    0
    Hey Neighbors!

    I am up in Arlington Heights!

    Mikeeee
     
    Pmracing, Jun 12, 2012
    Pmracing, Jun 12, 2012
    #37
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

    • Page 4 of 4