Cdl TEST

It's those automatic fails that concern me. When the DMV has you back up either straight or for parallel you are to "GOAL" Obviously, you must put it in park before you "GOAL" Are you to turn off vehicle and take keys before you "GOAL" Thanx

Welcome Daniel. First off don't worry about the auto fails during the skills test. The instructor will tell you how many times you can goal and how many pull ups you get and any resets you get. The ones you want to think about is the driving test ones like hitting curbs and grinding gears.

Just to give you an idea about the skills test though this is what it was like for me. You get four tests. All the tests get three attempts except the straight line back. But in all fairness if you need more than once for this skill then you need more practice. The other three, parallel, offset, and alley dock you'll get three attempts each. During each try you'll get one reset (which you should use before making the attempt) and the opportunity to get out and check out how the try is going. Any time you get out you'll leave the truck in park and running. You'll also want to announce what your doing anytime you get out of the truck. These are just the basics of course. Your examiner will give you the run down though so you won't have any surprises.

Biggest thing to remember is to relax and just do what you've been practicing the whole time. Nerves will be your biggest enemy that day. Good luck!

Welcome Daniel. First off don't worry about the auto fails during the skills test. The instructor will tell you how many times you can goal and how many pull ups you get and any resets you get. The ones you want to think about is the driving test ones like hitting curbs and grinding gears.

Just to give you an idea about the skills test though this is what it was like for me. You get four tests. All the tests get three attempts except the straight line back. But in all fairness if you need more than once for this skill then you need more practice. The other three, parallel, offset, and alley dock you'll get three attempts each. During each try you'll get one reset (which you should use before making the attempt) and the opportunity to get out and check out how the try is going. Any time you get out you'll leave the truck in park and running. You'll also want to announce what your doing anytime you get out of the truck. These are just the basics of course. Your examiner will give you the run down though so you won't have any surprises.

Biggest thing to remember is to relax and just do what you've been practicing the whole time. Nerves will be your biggest enemy that day. Good luck!

And when your done with what ever backing your doing you must blow your horn to indicate that your done... In Utah all the backing was done at one shot straight line offset and parallel and after each one we had to blow the horn but make sure you are in the box right before you blow the horn... You are allowed so many free pull ups and goals before you start getting points if you have to use a extra goal and pull up just to pass cuz in Utah we was allowed like 22 points and I think we got 2 free pull ups and goals before we started to get points.... But like stated before just take it slow and try to relax and put the truck and trailer in the box... We had a older woman use all her free pull ups and she ended up getting 21 points and passed so use extra points if you have to

Actually Scott also makes me also think of something else. Each state will examine differently. In Maine we get one hour for the entire test including the road portion. Which means you won't get time to do your manuvers at idle speed so you have to actually use the throttle, which can change how you do your backing. We also don't get any "points" system like in Utah or have to honk when we finished either. So like I said previously, just listen to the rules the examiner sets for you and you'll do just fine.

Thanks guys, classy site. This week I got my cdl permit, air brake, tanker and hazmat. Training privately, which is a great financial help. Amazing tutorals, I appreciate it. I will be taking my driving tests in about 3 weeks.

Thanks guys, classy site. This week I got my cdl permit, air brake, tanker and hazmat. Training privately, which is a great financial help. Amazing tutorals, I appreciate it. I will be taking my driving tests in about 3 weeks.

Well good luck sir and ask the private school on how you will be tested cuz they should know how your state does their exam and just remember to try to stay calm and relaxed as much as possible and if you fail (which you won't cuz you can do it lol) just remember there's always another day so study your butt off on the pre trip and practice your backing and you will do fine lol tell your self this quote one and done just before you do a part of the test......... O yeah keep us posted