Comments By Dave D.

Thanks Steve, Brett, Starcar, for taking the time to reply, my life is a mess currently and my confidence in my abilities has taken a pretty good hit as well. Just talking and getting positive feedback is helping me get it together. I flew thru the course with minimal difficulty right up until the shifting and the occasional missed gear. I can do this but as you all have said just relax and do what I know I can do. ok so no more replies to this thread til sat afternoon when I post the results, its time to stop talkin, and get to the doin.

L8r Dave

Meditation is an awesome idea. Rigorous exercise is also a fantastic stress reliever.

Also, keep in mind it's not like you only get one chance to take the CDL exam. You can take it multiple times without any problem so don't sweat it. Some people fail the first time and simply come back in a few days and pass it. The CDL examiners have to fail some people or they wouldn't have a job for long. But I can't recall ever hearing from anyone who flat out couldn't pass the exam and gave up on it. You just keep working at it until you pass - no big deal.

Just make sure your thoughts stay positive. Do not let any doubt or unhelpful thoughts creep in. Imagine yourself taking the test and doing perfectly. Keep your thoughts focused on what you're going to do to prepare for and pass this test, not the "what if's" that try to creep in.

Yeah I wish it was that simple they charge a $100 detail fee for each test attempt and last I checked I wasn't quite rolling in dough. Besides I REALLY need to get this so I'm able to get on with life and start being a productive member of society again. But yes, thank you I will focus on what I can control and leave the rest to the powers that be.

Thanx!, I think I'm letting the pressure of 8 weeks of schooling and my own insecurities play right into a huge mess of nerves. Not to mention the fact I really need to get the license so I can start working my way back into adequately providing for my family etc etc etc... who knew? I guess I should get back into meditation and get my head clear. Again thanks for the encouragement

Well I just got the call from my school today telling me I'll be doing my detail this coming Saturday and I can go in and practice on Thursday and Friday @ the school. I just graduated from the class this last Sunday. I think seeing some people wandering around in the yard 2 or 3 months after they graduated and still going over pretrip, backing maneuvers, and otr practice is making me very nervous about going this quick, my shifting needs work and my nerves once fired up do not help in being more fluid in down shifting and such. Any advice about how to relax more effectively, and legally so I stand a chance at nailing it on my first go round?

I don't want to be an klaxon of doom or anything, but if your new to New Hampshire and you want to get your CDL beware, they will not even issue a permit to their own paper temp License, you must wait until you receive your laminated hard copy. I just moved here from Colorado went down thinking that as long as I had turned in my Colorado License and been issued a New Hampshire D/L ( not knowing I would have to wait up to 60 days!!) I'd be able to take the tests for combination, air brakes and Gen Knowledge....nope. I called the state Licensing supervisor and he was thankfully willing to help me out and let me test yesterday I now am the proud owner of a New Hampshire "Green Card" its not a permit here its a "Green Card" not sure of the why it5s just how it is. I hope this warning helps prevent another near heart attack when they tell you you'll have to wait up to 60 days to be able to take your permit tests. Dave <

Brett, Starcar, Thank you both for answering my post, I understand your reasoning and it also tells me you guys have a nice thing going on here at Trucking Truth. I truly appreciate the fact that you would not answer my question in the manner it was asked, I respect your objectivity. Anyhow even if you had answered its too late, and its my fault for not remembering I even made the post in the first place.I've completed my second weekend of classes which concluded the formal classroom time and I'll start the hands on training in the yard next weekend providing I get my permit this week, which I believe I will. I've read all the articles both of you referenced as well as reading ahead on tons of others to get the Big picture of what I'm really getting myself into. Wish me luck and I'll surely be visiting often. Dave D.

Anyone else going through NETTTS? Heard any horror stories? I just found this website a few days ago so I'm not certain if its been covered in a previous thread. Thanx in advance