What is a map test?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by starmelt, May 18, 2012.

  1. starmelt

    starmelt Bobtail Member

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    I just scheduled an interview for driving job next week and was told I'd be taking a map test and a map book test? What exactly do these tests consist of? Has anyone had to take either one of these one to gain employment at a driving job? The job is transporting and servicing portable toilets. I've never heard either of these terms, and I feel anxious walking into things unprepared and not knowing what to expect.
     
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  3. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    To find out if you can read and use a map. Portable toilets can be found in some very off the wall locations....construction sites that might not be on any current GPS location, so you would be going off the "directions" for the site by the construction supervisor.
     
  4. starmelt

    starmelt Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, I actually thought it had something to do with that.
     
  5. starmelt

    starmelt Bobtail Member

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    I think that's the map book test, but she also mentioned something about just a map test. There's 2 types of map tests from what I've gathered. One is some kind of aptitude test, and the other is a test that rates toilet waters performance and efficiency. Based on the job it could easily be either. I'm guessing that it's an aptitude test though. A toilet test is something they'd probably show me on the job. Has anyone ever had to take a map aptitude test for a job, particularly a driving one? What kind of things are on the test?
     
  6. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    LOL....every Port-a-potty I've ever used has always been "gravity fed"! LOL:biggrin_25514:
     
  7. CondoCruiser

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    They are testing the unexpected part. Porta-johns are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you'll get! :)

    I think otter is right with post #2.
     
    otherhalftw Thanks this.
  8. stabob

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    I took one b4. They will give you a map and say how whould you get from Athens Al to Sebring Fl? write the route down then how many miles and how long should it take you.

    Would be like I would take 65 south for blank miles to us 231 south for blank miles to 10 east to 75 south to turnpike south to us 27 south trip would be 680 miles with 12 hour drive time.
     
  9. starmelt

    starmelt Bobtail Member

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    I'm not sure what you mean by that.

    I think he's right too, but she made a point in saying that I would be taking 2 different tests. The map book test that otter and stabob mentioned, in addition to a "map test". That's where the confusion begins for me. I'm wondering if it's a test to learn how to ensure that the unit's water is up to par, or if it's an aptitude test. If it's an aptitude test then I need to start studying. It's been YEARS since I've done any type of math without a calculator, so as you can imagine I'm a bit rusty. I've never heard of an aptitude test for a driving job though.


    How do you calculate the information?
     
  10. Onetruckpony

    Onetruckpony Medium Load Member

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    Why not ask her?

    If there are skills you are lacking a good time to study would be before the test.
     
  11. stabob

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    Its all in the map book. But Id use mapquest and cheat lol its a lot faster that is if you can take the test home like I had to.But that was years ago for an otr job I dont think anyone even checked it when i turned it in.

    But for real I think you are looking into this a bit much its just a job cleaning poopers out.

    Can you read a map?

    for that job its a local thing like get from here to 366 24th st in the next town over.


    Good luck!
     
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