Update: Failed My Road Test

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Velli, Mar 10, 2017.

  1. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    I would like you to practice taking off in first.

    Your most important starts ever in trucking will be in granny gear or first looking straight up at the sky at 80000 where you must not slip or make a mistake.
     
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    But its gonna feel and act differently empty in practice. If he masters granny empty, soon as he has 80k he will hop or stall......
     
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    Just under 900k on this one. I guess most of the companies get rid of them long before the clutch should become an issue though.
     
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    Dude brags about 295k - hope that didn't take to long- my last gig I did over 200k in one year and all you would have seen is my tale light for a small moment.

    I had a month home time as well as 3 day weekends every week.

    Gotta love bacon to do that.
     
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    I will.
    Thanks.
    X's & O:s.
     
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    I don't brag. But when I hook a Autocar going to Norfolk older than I am on the earth... I'll see you down there in a few hours. Reliable. Miles? Hell I don't know, odo rusted out long ago. Used the hub.
     
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    Dont throw kiss @ me good buddy!
     
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    Wait...
    Pfff,easy peasy.Was shaking a bit though.Truck not me ofc-)
     
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    Very good, sir.
    It's a company rental.
    My apologies for knowing how to drive it.
    Here's a bucket for your tears.

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    Try and stay as calm as possible i'd bet its your nerves that is causing this issue for you, tell the tester when he/she asks before the test "do you have any questions?" How do you over come nervousness ? and you'll get their sympathy as well.
     
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