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Road test tomorrow, any tips?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TruckerTranslation, Mar 28, 2019.

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  1. Mar 28, 2019 #1
    TruckerTranslation

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    So i have a road test tomorrow but i havent driven in 2 months! Im scared im going to fail it? Any tips?? Thanks!!! (automatic trucks)
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2019 #2
    Ironwindow

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    Watch the signs and call everything you see. Keep the speed about 5 below just to make sure you don't go over.
    Know where your trailer tires are.
     
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  4. Mar 28, 2019 #3
    D.Tibbitt

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    Dont hit anything
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2019 #4
    x1Heavy

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    You are taking some one for a nice drive. Aint nothing you can do that will rattle Mr and Mrs Clipboard.

    Be happy, you aint forgot how to ride a bike and 18 wheelers are easy. Ive been away from them almost 10 years but give me about 10 minutes and I'll be ok. Two months, you should be fine.
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2019 #5
    TruckerTranslation

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    thanks for the support.
     
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    Bakerman

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    Drive it like you stole it!
     
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  9. Mar 29, 2019 #7
    MM71

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    ... bribery
     
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  10. Mar 29, 2019 #8
    WesternPlains

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    Don’t run over the tester.
     
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  11. Mar 29, 2019 #9
    DenBob

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    Don't worry about failing.
    I failed 4 times.
    That's what I tell people anyway
    Actual number is higher.
     
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  12. Mar 29, 2019 #10
    SteerTire

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    I’m assuming this is a company road test.

    Just drive the truck. Auto or manual, it’s all the same. There’s one slight difference, you may ask the person giving the test what their expectations are with regards to that difference.

    Railroad crossings. An auto will shift while crossing, unless you put it in manual mode. Some want you to do just that. Others don’t care.
     
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