Skills/Road Test Question

Over the winter I rented a truck to upgrade from a Class B to an A. I failed twice in a day, the first on the right turn and the second on the alley dock. The pressure got to me. I am a very competent driver, just sucked at the test. Anyways, I work for a county agency as a seasonal and am back at work and will be doing my 3rd attempt next Monday. I have already passed the pre-trip, which is good for 1 year.

My question: I will be using a county vehicle with "M" plates but I have a concern about the trailer. It meets the weight requirements however a couple tires are pretty worn and borderline bald. The truck, a nearly brand new International dump is mint. Will they look close at the tires or should I try to get another trailer from a different division/department?

Thanks for any help.

 

The second attempt I did with a different instructor he just did a brake light, signal and horn test before the skills test as well as checked the GVWR on the truck and trailer. I figured they would do that again, but not a full pre trip since I already passed that portion of the test.

 

I am going to be using another trailer.

Hopefully I pass this time.

I did a short session with the guy who does the cdl training from permit to license. He had me do the maneuvers I had problems with the last time and said I was doing everything perfect and should have no problems passing. As long as my nerves dont get me to I should be fine.