Just earned CDL Permit(Class B), but scared of Pre-trip/Air Brakes test

Do it over and over and over and over.............................
till you get it memorized. thats what we did in school.
over and over and over etc etc etc

 

Check with your dmv but here in mn they allow and encourage the use of a physical checklist

 

Ok...

First of all...

Don't be scared.

STUDY!

Go through the motions, physically, and visualize what you are to do.

Speak each step out loud while you're doing it and visualize yourself doing each step as you say it and move your hands and body the same way you would if you were actually doing the test.

This is called using multiple modalities and building muscle memory.

You will pass.

As the other posters are telling you...

Do it over and over again until you can do it in your sleep.

You've got this!

 

This x2

 

Get the Class-A CDL. Even some straight truck & cargo van companies require Class-A. Don't limit yourself by getting a Class-B.

 

Go to any truckstop and spend some time watching all the idiocy. Remind yourself that if all those people can get a cdl, then you can too.

Seriously you’ll be fine.

 

And, after you get your license, youll never do it again!

 

How can you be scared about pre trip? Think of it like this- you have the worlds biggest cheat sheet right in front of you- the truck!!! Just look at it and point stuff out- take your time and go front to back. It’s easy. You got this!!!