Comments By Deonte M.

Are you sure they didn't change one of the little words and your brain just didn't catch it? Like instead of "turn off high beams" maybe it said "turn on high beams..."

no no im sure because that was the last question i could miss and it focused intently on it and posted as soon as i walked out of the dds. but hypothetically if it said"turn on high beams" then c would be definitely wrong.

Yeah that's pretty janky for sure considering all 3 answers are correct to one degree or another. I probably would have picked the same answer as you did...

"When driving at night you should : a. Turn off high beams within 500 feet of oncoming traffic b. use high beams whenever possible c. turn off high beams whenever you are behind some."

1. It says to use high beams whenever it's safe and legal to do so- whenever possible sounds correct, but it wouldn't have been my first choice due to it not specifically mentioning safety or legality like the CDL manual says. 2. Also, following other vehicles with high beams on is mentioned but the question didn't mention the 500 foot rule so I wouldn't have chosen that one either. 3. Answer a is the only one that actually seems 100% correct to me...

Am i missing something?

no sir you are not missing a thing. the question i remembered it verbatim just so i could ask you guys. maybe a section in highroad should be added callled "janky questions" haha!

nonetheless i am not discouraged and i am studying for rd.2 tommorow as we speak

No no that was all one question . I chose a. but the system said the correct answer was c. . And yes i did the general knowledge , air brake and combination sections only because that what i need. Using your program i made 100 on the air brakes and combination vehicle tests. your program is not the problem. its the questions where all of the answers are correct and you have to pick one is the issue... I have been taking practice exams from different sources to try and get used to different wordings and such, but it didnt help much. i have a copy of the georgia cdl manual in my hands. it has a practice exam in it. the practice exam is worded plainly and i passed it 100% however the real test is worded weird and has questions where all of the answers are correct. and i need help preparing for that

Hey guys , took my Georgia cdl permit test today. failed my general knowledge portion , not because i didnt know the material but because the questions were janky! here is a sample question written verbatim

When driving at night you should : a. Turn off high beams within 500 feet of oncoming traffic b. use high beams whenever possible c. turn off high beams whenever you are behind some.

My answer A. , the "correct " answer was c.

On the airbrake and combination vehicle test it was plainly worded . i made perfect hundreds on both of those. go figure i wonder why! >:(

SO what i am asking is how do i prepare for a test that i already know the material to but how do i prepare for something so janky? thanks please give advices!

Oh, and when your on the yard practicing your backing maneuvers you'll see a lot of guys scared to jump in truck and go, jump up and jump in that seat if they are stalling, get all seat time you can because I've seen 40 student classes, when I left SLC school they had 2 classes on the training pad, one class was 50 students and one class was 65 students, there is only like 10 trucks out there to train in. I got lucky when I started, I only had 15 students in my class on day 1, by the time we got out on training pad we had 9 students in my class so seat time wasn't a issue, but it's very rare classes are that small.

And you'll run into a big guy, with beard, his name is Grizz, he's a really good trainer. Also Nate and JR are good trainers too. Pack plenty of sunscreen because it gets hot out there and drink plenty of water. If you can get to WYNCO which is a Wal-mart type store, you can get Gatorade and food really cheap there, WYNCO is right across street from Wal-mart. They have a van that runs to Wal-mart at end of each day after class. In building 1, which is where you'll spend your first 3-4 days and orientation is a cafeteria, they serve really good food there, they have coffee, bottle drinks, monster energy drinks, they have everything down there. Also while in orientation you get free breakfast and lunch at cafeteria.

Building 2 is out by training pad, they have Swift Store and drivers lounge in there, you can also go in there and buy drinks and food, shirts and hats, whatever you need. Enjoy it, keep us updated on your progress, if you want to know anything else just send me a message and I'll shoot you an email. I just finished my OTR training with my mentor a couple weeks ago.

Great , great ,great info man! You knocked this post out of the park. All the information was what i was looking for and VERY helpful and you shed some light on alot of things. Thanks alot! But yes feel free to email i do have just a few more questions!

Great. Thanks for the Info. I'll keep those in mind. How long was your schooling? And from the way you talk I assume you passed and are working as we speak. How are things?

It took me 3 weeks and a day. The inspector could have failed me, I was that close. If you notice in the state CDL manual, the inspector can take into consideration your attitude and how safe a driver he feels you will be, and I feel that saved me from going to plan B.

Plan B was to head home, buy some road time at a trucking school, then pay to use their truck to test out. Cost would have been $350 for four hours and $60 for the CDL Inspection.

I don't know how many road hours you'll get at swift, but don't expect a lot. Mine was minimal.

I have been on the road with a trainer for about 1 1/2 weeks. He's getting much needed home time right now. I have about 40 road hours and my shifting is much improved. I am leaning towards an automatic though. There's enough things I have to deal with, taking shifting out of the equation will just make me safer.

Yeah man you got lucky but things worked out , good! Id actually feel safer in an stick for some reason haha especially on curves and downgrades. and I don't want to see option b either man, I will do my best and make every rep count that I get at swift training school!

Just wanted to say man, awesome title it made me laugh pretty good! And the top bunk is a challenge for me at 6'2 so i can only imagine!

With the knowledge you have you should be just fine! When testing out, there was no slack on the pre trip. Study hard and it should be no sweat. We could miss 20+ points, but with being prepared missing more more than 5 points would be strange.

Here are some automatic fails to be aware of:

- rolling backwards or forward

- running over the curb

- entering an intersection when it has turned yellow or red. If your tractor is in the intersection before it turns yellow you are fine.

- shifting over railroad tracks or in a 4 way intersection with lights

Be prepared and you will have this!

Great. Thanks for the Info. I'll keep those in mind. How long was your schooling? And from the way you talk I assume you passed and are working as we speak. How are things?

I've backed a few trailers into actual receivers (target, kraft and lane foods) in my dad's truck. It's been a few months and I've did it mostly on his instruction I'll be rusty at first but I think it'll come back and I'll have a leg up there. I'm actually not worried about any tests or maneuvers at school or on the road. I'm worried about making a miniscule mistake or forgetting to do something and it is an auto fail or worse gets someone hurt on the road. 😞😵😔

However I've overcome many obstacles in my life and this is just another on my journey.

And I also know routine is the key and will be my best friend to not make a small mistake. I can honestly see myself being a 10 year veteran (with his own fleet of trucks might I add ;) ) and I'd still stop every 150 miles and do the most elementary checks even if I know things are OK just to be sure. Which I noticed alot of Veterans get slack in their pre and en route and post trip inspections (my father included) your guys take on this?

And thanks for the support everyone! 😊😊😊😊☺😀😁

Once they see you mean business they will keep you moving. About a month after I started OTR I suddenly had very little wait time between dispatches.

Generally the home time goes 1 day off for a week of driving. Drive two weeks (the absolute minimum) get two days at home. Three weeks = three days off. You're the one who asks for & sets the date. (Don't wait for anyone you ask you if you want to go home - won't happen!)

Two suggestions, and I seem to be the only one with these: get a toy semi truck to take with you. It really helps to see how backing up a 53' monster works.

I haven't heard back from anyone about this one: Get the broom. Hold the "stick" end on your hip with one hand. Now walk around the house, and do no let the broom bump into anything. You have to walk in large curves. That's how you need to drive with a trailer on the back. See if you can figure out the trick to make a U-turn around a tree, dragging the broom along.

How was your swift school experience btw ? did you feel rushed or did you get all the time and help you needed? did you feel prepared after leaving school?

And yes I actually have a few toy semi's ! ill play with it . your second method , its unconventional for sure! I like it , ill try and get back to you on that one!