Swift cdl training program: Tips for students

Discussion in 'Swift' started by ChancesRGood, Jun 16, 2017.

  1. ChancesRGood

    ChancesRGood Light Load Member

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    bring a watch: the testing the truck requires a watch and can not have cell phones in the trucks
    sneakers are ok to wear but you will be on your feet for 10-11 many days with only one or two breaks and a 30 min lunch
    if you want to eat lunch bring a lunch every day but the first day
    no drinks in class at all. even water must not be in class but you will need water outside with the trucks
    bring a calculator
    extra soles for your shoes
    SUNBLOCK you will need it and get 50 or higher bring it with you to class too
    bug spray Off brand spray works good
    bring a belt in case you lose weight (i needed this)
    athlete foot spray and shoe powder to keep your feet healthy
    if you can bring your car do so because the bus to walmart is only once every four or five days for only one short trip
    bring a note book duh and pens and bag to carry books and stuff
    sunglasses and get prescription sunglasses if you need too
    bring your full medical card report papers with you. or you will redo the physical
    they will do another drug test so pls dont do drugs
    a small spray bottle with water in it is worth it
    and for those not familiar with hotels NO COOKING in rooms only microwave meals and such allowed

    if i think of more i will add it to this post :)
     
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  3. ChancesRGood

    ChancesRGood Light Load Member

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    make sure your watch has seconds on it you will need it for the air brake test
    you need to pay your test in full ahead of time with dps or have about 60 with you in card or cash to go to dps (texas has dps not dmv) the week before you test out.
    hats, thick socks, good shoes with extra insoles, water bottle insulated one, and a wallet or card case that your id, permit, and medical card will fit in (you need it all with you to be allowed to drive)
    coins, and cash for laundry and snacks, a laptop and or cell is very useful
    the more clothing sets you bring the less often you need to do errands like laundry after a long hot day outside driving
    and if or when you have to repeat a week... dont be upset it is better to do well on the cdl test than do it quickly
     
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  4. MsJamie

    MsJamie Road Train Member

    For the air brake test, *always* ask your examiner to do the timing. It's not at all unusual for them to say "time's up" after five seconds or so.

    Also, you can't be failed for being a half second short on your time...
     
  5. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    for a minute there i thought you were describing Marine boot camp
     
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