Is this necessary? CDL prep

No its not necessary to purchase prep materials.

www.cristcdl.com is a FREE test prep site. you can also download the tests that you take, after you answer the questions. the most important thing to remember is that, the test you take will be based on the information found in YOUR STATES MANUAL. So read it, and know it.

 

what am I missing here?

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   [*] Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=+1] a. [/SIZE] Backing is always dangerous.
[SIZE=+1] b. [/SIZE] You should back and turn toward the driver's side whenever possible.
[SIZE=+1] c. [/SIZE] You should use a helper and communicate with hand signals.
[SIZE=+1] d. [/SIZE] All of the above are true.
[SIZE=+1] Correct Answer: [/SIZE] [SIZE=+1] Backing is always dangerous. [/SIZE] [SIZE=+1]
Your Answer:[/SIZE] [SIZE=+1] All of the above are true.
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Speaking of prep, I remember someone recommending a book a while back that (they said) covered a great many things about trucking and gave great advice. I lost the title of that recommendation, but was wondering if anyone had any book recommendations that would good for info for newbies, or even for experienced drivers. This site is tremendous as far as info goes, but sometimes I don´t have access to a computer and a book is nice to have. It´d be nice to have a leg up on things before starting school in the fall. Thanks!

 

My guess would be that its not always a guarantee you will have a helper communicating hand signals...therefore not all of the above was true.

 

Well A is definitely true. Safest way to back is not to back at all. Not realistic but true.

B is also absolutely true. Avoid blind side (passenger side) backing whenever possible because you have a much larger blind spot there (hence it's called blind side.) I've done 2 or 3 driver side backs just to avoid having to do 1 blind side before, and would again.

Now since a and b are both true that would make the answer d right there. But C is also true. However, it's even less practical than never backing at all. If you can get a helper, like another driver or someone on the dock, go for it. These can be an absolute godsend if you are doing a blind side back (though you should till get out and look if you have the slightest doubt...) But don't expect help at every place you pick up or deliver. And remember, it doesn't matter what anyone else tells you to do with that truck while you are driving it, if you hit something it's your fault, not the person who was guiding you.

 

Yes that would be Scooterdogs thread about Magnum Logistics (Fargo, ND)

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...ady-to-hit-road-magnum.html?highlight=scooter