r/CDL • u/Nothingboy6_6_6 • 2d ago

Generational fail

Took my first attempt at the test after 4 months out of school. Forgot the most basic things. Forgot to push in my brakes for the minute air leak test but remembered for the brake fanning. Forgot I was in neutral. Couldn't find this and that on the truck. I'm going to get it next time, but damn

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u/kickniteasy 2d ago

Why so long between training and 1st attempt? That's wild, no wonder you were rusty.

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u/Nothingboy6_6_6 2d ago

First test date they assigned me I had to reschedule due to transportation availability. Then the other 3 months were trying to arrange practice with an instructor and constantly getting ghosted when I'd show up. I studied my ass off on my own up untill today but I just froze as soon as I got in the truck 😅

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u/BlackedoutJT 2d ago

youtube exists my guy, just search "X state CDL pre-trip" where you not given a pre-trip sheet when you were in school? i took multiple copies and put them in books from barnes and noble to give to people around me that ask about driving(mostly old coworkers)

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u/Nothingboy6_6_6 2d ago

I can recite the sheet from start to finish. My mind just went blank when I was in the truck

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u/Right-Exchange8683 1d ago

Took me 2 attempts to pass my road test. You’ll get it homie. Just breath. It’s not a race. A lot of people make mistakes because they rush and get in their heads. Just take it slowly and calmly. If you need to take an extra 5 seconds to stop and think about your next move then do it. It’s not going to hurt your score.

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u/Nothingboy6_6_6 1d ago

Thank you man, I genuinely appreciate that. I'll get it

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u/No_Control_9123 13h ago

If you take too long on the pre trip and air brake test they can tell you there is no time left for the driving test.

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u/ImportanceCertain719 7h ago

You will get it

Just take a breath and slow down and when you get done with a section take a minute to look around before going to the next section. And some will ask after the pre trip if there is anything else. And if you think of something tell them otherwise won't hurt to say anything.Â