Can anyone that has recently gotten their CDL in Tennessee answer some questions for me? When going to do your driving test, are they strict on double clutching? And my main question is what all do you have to identify on the truck? I've heard the walk around test is a lot to remember and can be overwhelming? I can't get a straight answer out of anyone. Trying to get a idea of what I can expect when I do go for the test. Thanks
Tennessee CDL driving test
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Voltrucker, Mar 31, 2017.
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I'm 19 and will turn 20 in July so no school. Also, more questions to add...does the truck have to have a specific transmission and do I have to bring a trailer or can the test be taken bobtail?
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Not sure of specific trailer needed, but you cannot test bobtail.
I know many companies don't hire under 21 or 23 year olds. Don't know if you have a job lined up, but just FYI. -
The pretrip is broken down by a b c and d. A is motor. B is from like the door to the the tail lights on the tractor. C is trailor D is the whole truck. Hope that helps.
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Took my test at roadmaster
The pretrip portion was randomly selected. I had to pretrip the trailer. And do in cab.
Road portion double clutching is required but not that hard, they don't expect you to be perfect.
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The pretrip is not a lot to remember. In fact there is nothing to remember. Every piece is right in front of you. You look at it and tell the examiner that you're checking it. Look at everything. Check every thing. The only thing you have to remember is "I'm checking __________ to make sure it's not cracked, bent, broken and there are no missing parts".
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Understand the air brakes too. Don't just memorize.. understand why you do each step. I had a few friends fail for forgetting to release the park brake before pedaling the air out. Also, I didn't have to double clutch but that was in OH.
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