Skills review OR1

pre trip backing and ride along pretty much the normal stuff you would expect

 

They don't expect perfection, they are looking to see if you have a basic understanding
They want to see that you have the trailer going in the right direction when you back. Putting it in the hole is a plus, not putting it in is not a deal breaker. They will.come and help you.

 

p.s. while curbing is never good, if you find yourself in a position that forces you... curb the trailer, curbing the steers will fail you. Curbing the trailer will have them taking you around the block and teaching you button hooks.

 

So long as you can make 50% of your shifts, keep the truck/trailer off the sidewalks and don't run over grandma, you'll pass.
If they see something that needs a little more help before heading out, they'll assign you to that station on the skills course on the hill. You will have two nights on the skills course at a minimum.
Take your time, pay attention and you'll do fine.

 

Like they said, they will work with you.

Neither of my trainers wouldnt let me back up so I wasnt very good. I failed the backing test. The red shirt worked with me for a few minutes the next day. He watched me practice and saw that I had got the hang of it and signed me off without actually testing again.