Test tomorrow. Anxiety & unaware of examiner demeanor & posture. Thanks to this post i have an idea of what to expect , & how I must project & perform. Thanx
saying whenever you are making a left turn, turn from the outside lane so your trailer don't hit the traffic your turning into on the left,, and when you're making a right turn get in the furthest right lane and make sure to keep your head on the swivel front and back so you don't hit nothing, get in the middle lane or the right lane and dismiss your blankers until you need them again
congrats you did an excellent job we all know that just the worth test it terrefied to any one but you. look calm at all time.couple mistakes well any body good luck and thanks for shares these video.
I completed my bachelor's degree while living in my car, I spent the better part of 5 years traveling around Latin America, and I became fluent in Spanish at 25 years of age. I am currently enrolled in an alternative teaching program to teach Spanish, but as I will be waiting a year to get into the classroom, I've decided to get my CDL. A company will be paying for my training and I will be creating videos during the process and sharing as much as I can for everyone else out there interested in driving! I begin on the 31st, so feel free to connect with me regarding anything! Take care.
Yeah base on the video but I lived in Phoenix az and used to work in that security shack that's how I thought to myself let me get a CDL. But that was not much of driving it is less than a five miles radius. But it took a while for the test and it should if you driving in a circle.
Thank you for sharing this. Contrary to many commentators before me I see no disrespct by the Examiner. I would like to have heard his assessment of the Driver
Ah, so no wonder the instructions he gave at the beginning sounded EXACTLY like the instructions my examiner gave me when I did my road test at my school.. xD
The Driver is a trainer for the Knight Squire program so this is not a real road test. I know this because I did the Squire program and both are trainers for the Squire program in Phoenix. It's a good video though it's gives you good idea of what to expect during your road test.
I actually didn't know you can go thu knight to get your c.d.l os knight the only company that does that or does prime and Pam and swift and all them 9ther company's do it as well???
+Chris Griffin .....MANY companies do so. Generally though, they basically "own you" to pay them back. Not a good offer, but appeals to those who don't have the monies for school on their own.
Good video, would have liked to see the instructors comments on the test after though, I'm guessing that guy at the end who asked if he was recording it, told him not too.
This must be at the Phoenix terminal? I took mine in Nashville! Ty was a pretty awesome fella to work with! And my trainer Joe was a cool cat! Still keep in touch with him all the time!
I’m just studying for my permit, but is it normal to stop so far from the white line at intersections? And to slow down that slow when preparing to make turns? I mean this guy was at 5mph 300ft from the turn. Or is it just a “no reason to go faster while being tested”
this test is not to acquire the CDL, this test does the company before hiring drivers, whatever it is, step test 41 minutes too long on a test, he did very well having an examiner at his side
@@seanmcguire6011 I do my work the way it needs to be done and my company is happy with my performance. I don't think improper turns and going too slow is safer or better.
This new driver makes many mistakes, which several are automatic fails for DOT CDL A license testing...running stop signs, not choosing the correct lanes to use while turning at intersections(i.e. if you have two lanes to turn right of left). You could tell he was very nervous and uptight, clearly a cdl a road test, also the examiner reads instructions in the beginning which are instructions DOT examiners read before each road test. He had to have failed
He would have gotten nailed for stopping short of the limit line, had he tested at my DMV in NorCal. They are a$$holes about the 18" from the limit line and they don't care why you're stopping short, they just mark it. It's one thing to slow roll the signal, another to come to a complete stop.
I worked out that yard for 5 years. Wen you go left on 51st. There is no room for a truck to turn right. Unless you are were he is or back up.and you don't want to back up.
All my tests are coming up this Wednesday, Nov. 9th and I feel like I dont know shit. Im driving 1 hour to the DMV to fail, and drive 1 hour back home.
At 22:35 when getting off the big road, the right hand turn was executed from the WRONG lane. Even though there may not have been any other vehicles in the outer right turning lane off to his left, always use the OUTERMOST lane if there are multiple lanes, whether you're turning left, OR right.
I disagree. He did his turn in a safe manner. He did encroach into the left lane through the corner to make the turn but you do not want to give up the right lane if your making that turn from the right lane . If you do give up the right lane you are inviting traffic to pass you on the right which could make it difficult for you to finish your turn safely as your trailer will track back into that lane. Usually when you come to a double right turn lane there is enough room to turn safely in the right or the left lane. With two lane left turns you should never go or encroach into the left lane while making your left turn.
I wanted the answer to this one too. I agree with KK; he should have taken the outermost lane coming up the ramp. Taking the inner lane caused him to go into the outermost lane to avoid his tires crossing over the curb.
@@eoleol4750 Unfortunately you are incorrect. In certain states and depending where you train the laws are to make the right hand turn from the inner most lane. This prevents trailer off tracking incidents. If there had been a car on his left or any traffic on his left he'd have to stop and wait to make that turn safely as it's guaranteed he's going to take up the other lane. However, I have seen many accidents when trucks take the outer lane and the reason is due to the off tracking of a trailer in the right hand turns. The problem with that turn also is if he took the outer right hand turn lane he would not have had enough space to clear his trailer with the inner lane resulting in an automatic fail. It's gauranteed that trailer would off track in the other lane. This would result in an at fault accident if he hit a car that had been in the inner lane. So to prevent all that from happening they are taught in school to turn from the inner most lane when there are 2 right hand turn lanes. Now what you do out on the road on your own is up to you. But if you ever find yourself in that situation you better hope a car is not turning at the same time you're making that turn or your trailer will hit that car.
Is there any driver out there that one can spend time watching and learn something...while on the road? preferably a short haul driver. I think then with all the book reading that I've done I could be better prepared if I chose a company to work for. I've been getting calls from recruiters, however I'd like to have some learning time under my belt so I can bring something to the table. Any info or contact would be appreciated. Stay safe out there fellas.
Aside from the obvious, three pedals and a shifter, you have to do what is called rev match. There aren't any gear synchronizers in big rig transmissions. So you can't just push the clutch in and change gears. You have to match road speed, gear selection and rpms. Most drivers only use it he clutch when stopping and starting. They are very easy to operate once you get the hang of it.
10:23, the instructions were to go straight. Not use turning signal to change lanes without instructor direction. Imo. He's also not saying anything about road conditions and potential hazards audibly to let the instructor know that he is thinking about these things. Curious to see the pre-inspection presentation from this driver.
professionally speaking should always have four ways in use while operating on the yard as well as shippers and recivers.most parking life.its a safe way to operate
Knight has a reason for not doing that anymore and that's because you can't see the intentions of the other driver with 4 ways. If you use a turn signal stating your intentions its much easier to know what each driver will do.
When making turns always take the right lane and you must call out all signs and going through any intersection you must think that you went through an intersection look both ways going in and out to make sure your trailer successfully made it through
Is it normal a 40 minute drive test? That’s a long long drive. I know for a fact in California isn’t that long. Good luck to the driver, wish him the best. God bless everyone.
Am i wrong when Making a left turn you end up in the right lane, if needed once you get in the right lane you can move to the left lane unless you know your making a quick left next correct?
Yes you are wrong, when making a left turn you should end up in the left lane (unless there is more than one left turn lane). Then you go to the right lane as soon as safe thereafter or you need to stay in the left lane to turn.
This guy took his hand off the wheel to wave at another trucker during a road test. Automatic fail! And he didn’t call out any hazards and his left turns were incorrect. He aimed for the left lane instead of the far right.
True, he didn’t called any signs even when going under the bridge. And took his hand off the wheel and waved. But that’s a person instant but have to very carefully when taking the text. And he took the right turn in the wrong lane. But did a very good job buy driving. Just some little minor points. I’m planning on taking my road trip soon. But good video
I only watched a part of this,tohought he was pulling a trailer at first,unless I missed it,,but after seeing them left turns to the outside lane I assume there's no trailer.
I had that instructor at swift 2008. I want to know what happened after the clown said, “ is that being videotaped?” Like it’s top secret or something. Tell him his job is to move the barrel. Donkey Kong
Yes you can however you will have a automatic restriction on your license and you will be limited to jobs that only have trucks with a automatic transmission. You'd be amazed how many companies still have manuals especially construction and heavy hauling
Even when pulling off just go with the flow . Dont press clutch unless you seriosly have down load your gears .most time when you are in control you dont need it.
It took me a full week to be fully aware of all the things that happen when driving, holding the steering wheel tight when the roads bumpy, getting use to the wind blowing hard, maintaining lane control , and backing
I miss driving stick shift. I still hate going down grades in automatic having to hit my brakes to engage jake. international wtf!! drove roll off for 2 years in 13 speed this 53 foot in automatic still has me nervous. I'd feel a lot better in 7th gear going down a grade using jake her and there without touching my brakes
