My experiences so far as a CDL student

stay calm and good luck

 

All the best to you brother !

 

good luck, keep us updated.... will you get a chance to practice between now and your next attempt?

 

Good luck I'm going to be nervous too. I go for permit tomorrow. If I pass them I will be relieved

 

try not to swing the 18 wheeler to much

 

Don't worry about seat time. Any company that hires you is going to put you through their training before turning you loose. You'll get plenty of seat time. Just focus on passing your test. Good luck.

 

Ditto this! I'd watch my fellow students backing and just about every single mistake was because of holding the turns too long. Remember, less is more.
One trick I figured out on my very last practice alley dock (nailed it with no pull-ups) was to keep the truck rolling at all times. Unlike the parallel and offsets where it was best to stop and adjust, I found it much easier and smoother to keep slowly rolling while making adjustments on the alley dock.

 

Another helpful trick with alley dock is to remember one rule..Right brings you closer, Left takes you away. If you see your trailer tracking off you dont need to much of a turn on the wheel to bring it back.