Just go out there Thursday and do your best. Don't overthink it, but don't forget your training, either.
You have it within yourself to control your own destiny on Thursday. You could be a champion, or you could go down in flames. The single most mportant thing is when everything is finished at the end of th he day on Thursday, come win, lose, or draw, walk away confident that you truly tried your best.
That's all you can do, Moe. Imagine it and accomplish it. I pray you'll give it your best so you can be the next one that gets the 8 dancing bananas I bestow upon every new CDL holder.
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Thank you Pack, your kind words mean alot. I've given it my all, whatever happens it wont be because I didnt try. I dont want to end up the cynical, bitter old guy who says "Ah, trucking you know, I gave it a shot, got so impossible the standards they set so I just quit, too much cuz, I should tried my fifth test"
Ever met those guys before, as you said come win ,lose or draw it wont be because I didnt put forth a massive effort on my part.
Today I did three 90s without using up too many points , our instructor gave us mock DMV backing tests. My drive is good , shifting and all that, always has been, just need to get over this hurdle.
I'll keep everyone posted.
Just go out there Thursday and do your best. Don't overthink it, but don't forget your training, either.
You have it within yourself to control your own destiny on Thursday. You could be a champion, or you could go down in flames. The single most mportant thing is when everything is finished at the end of th he day on Thursday, come win, lose, or draw, walk away confident that you truly tried your best.
That's all you can do, Moe. Imagine it and accomplish it. I pray you'll give it your best so you can be the next one that gets the 8 dancing bananas I bestow upon every new CDL holder.
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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I know I'm not on the 'title list' Moe, (Titleist...no I don't golf, haha!) but I just wanted to log in to wish you WELL, tomorrow. I've followed your posts/diaries throughout this venture, and I wish you nothing but the best. I believe you have the wherewithal of the spirit and abilities, to do this.
Best Wishes~!!!!!!
Anne :)
Good luck tomorrow Moe, we’re all pulling for you!!!
Good luck, Moe. Don't let it get in your head. Keep your focus and do your thing. You'll be just fine.
Moe...you know what to do here and you also know; deep-down, you can do it. And we know you can too!
Deep breath. Good luck!
Moe, wishing you success tomorrow. Prayers tonight for your confidence and the passing performance you deserve.
Thank you everyone for your kind words, generosity and support. Unfortunately I did not hit the mark today (90 again). I was so very close (I was told in my post exam debrief) and was basically in the hole but I doubted my position with the truck and trailer at the last second and it costed me.
I now have to wait till September of this year to try again. I also had some, what I would call unprofessional experiences at the beginning of and during the the test that frankly did not sit right with me this time.
Long story short - the fee for examination in the state of Oregon increased by $10 from $160 to $170 , my PRIVATE school never communicated me of the fee increase and I was almost not allowed to test because of it. The examiner also told me that the schools had been notified of the change - my school never told me of the change. I got an exemption from the examiner's boss, who by the way frankly and bluntly told me that I was the reason why he was there because I was on my fifth test and would have to wait a year (like I didn't know that already). I was also told, while the instructions were being read to me that when I was done with each back I was to turn the engine off, that was I guess a new thing as we had never had to do that before on the previous tests. I did not make a big deal of it, it really was small potatoes. So I did as the examiner asked.
WELLLLLLL - after my straight back was done and completed ,i took my GOAL walked around the truck , got back in the cab and situated and turned the engine off as directed. The examiner walks up to me, with an almost clueless look on his face and asks - "So is this the final position I should be checking?: I simply stated "My engine is off" at that point he nodded and walked away. The examiner's boss comes marching straight up to my cab window and basically admonished me saying "Moses if you continue to give my instructor attitude I WILL CANCEL YOUR TEST RIGHT NOW UNDERSTAND ME??" Frankly at this point, between the whole almost not being allowed to test in the first place fiasco I was starting to get more than a little hot. But I vowed to remain calm and as professional as I could, I decided to take the high road and I apologized right then and there.
But during the examination , the examiners were walking around chatting to each other in front of my truck and I had to wave them away several times and even then they moved very slowly.
I pointed out on the 90 - I almost had it , in fact - had I just held my wheel a bit more tight left I would have had it and I should have used a GOAL to verify. Sucks to remember after the fact now about 5 hours later. The things that happened before and during the test shouldnt have gotten to me but maybe I guess they did.
I was also told after the exam that my school would work see what opportunities were out there that they could help me with same with the examiners boss - I am frankly not putting too much stock in it based on my experiences with them up to this point.
So now here I am , back to square one , trying to plan my next moves. I need a couple days down time and start fresh monday , I think I will take a three day weekend and go from there fresh Monday.
I may not also log into TT for a day or two I need a break from trucking period for a while.
Just to be clear, I dont hate on trucking - I actually enjoy driving the big trucks. I just went about things the wrong way and maybe I need to examine if this truly is for me. It wasn't because I did not try, I can honestly and truthfully say that.
But I am doubting if I have the grit for this industry.
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I posted an update to my CDl training diary which includes an interesting conversation I had with my trucking school director yesterday. If any of you guys have time to read it, I would sure appreciate any thoughtful feedback.
My final test is this Thursday and I'm determined to get it done...
Thanks I would appreciate any thoughtful feed back, thanks so much for y'alls time.
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