Georgia Pre Trip Test Question Confused

Ok ive been reading on the internet and it seems some state take a pre trip test like the GK AB Combo test for the permit. When I go back to the DMV to get my real CDL do i have to take another written test or is it just where i walk around the truck and point out the important areas then drive the truck and do some backing skills have been trying to study the pri trip but the test or walk around is mixing me up thanks

To get your permit, it's all written exams (the tests you stated). When you go back, it's all "practical", nothing written. You'll be with an examiner for (up to) 2 hours. In that time, you'll take them through the truck doing pre-trip inspection (including air brake tests), then 3 backing maneuvers, and finally the driving exam.

To get your permit, it's all written exams (the tests you stated). When you go back, it's all "practical", nothing written. You'll be with an examiner for (up to) 2 hours. In that time, you'll take them through the truck doing pre-trip inspection (including air brake tests), then 3 backing maneuvers, and finally the driving exam.

ok im done with the permit part ..... Heard GA is one of the harder states for pre trip i found on the Oregon DMv site thru google search they let you bring a checklist with you to help out lol

ok im done with the permit part ..... Heard GA is one of the harder states for pre trip i found on the Oregon DMv site thru google search they let you bring a checklist with you to help out lol

I'm not sure about that. Make sure you bring your study aids with you as you'll probably have some (possibly A LOT of) downtime between when you arrive at the DMV and when you actually start testing. So, you can do some last minute review. Also, not sure what part of GA you're in...but I went through testing in May up in Gainesville, GA. My examiner was a really nice lady.

To get your permit, it's all written exams (the tests you stated). When you go back, it's all "practical", nothing written. You'll be with an examiner for (up to) 2 hours. In that time, you'll take them through the truck doing pre-trip inspection (including air brake tests), then 3 backing maneuvers, and finally the driving exam.

ok im done with the permit part ..... Heard GA is one of the harder states for pre trip i found on the Oregon DMv site thru google search they let you bring a checklist with you to help out lol

Did mine in Georgia, no check list allowed, you will do 5th wheel coupling area to include airlines and in cab airbrake, also one random area (I drew entire pre-trip) so you will need to know it all to include trailer. then you will do straight line, cross over and one random (alley, parallel either side), then the road test.

Been watching videos and still don't understand a few things

1.When I start out side i check the lights for damage and proper color ( Are the lights turned on or off for this ?)

2. I says check light on the in cab part ( do i turn on lights and get out and see if they work then get back in to change lights)

3. On the brake check tug test some videos show just the bob tail tractor some show with a trailer hooked . ( does the examiner make you hook to a trailer or un couple if your coupled on pre trip part)

4. Also if your parking brake is on how do you pull on the slack adjuster to show you only have a inch of movement videos ive seen dont show this part

Been watching videos and still don't understand a few things

1.When I start out side i check the lights for damage and proper color ( Are the lights turned on or off for this ?)

2. I says check light on the in cab part ( do i turn on lights and get out and see if they work then get back in to change lights)

3. On the brake check tug test some videos show just the bob tail tractor some show with a trailer hooked . ( does the examiner make you hook to a trailer or un couple if your coupled on pre trip part)

4. Also if your parking brake is on how do you pull on the slack adjuster to show you only have a inch of movement videos ive seen dont show this part

I am currently in school in Colorado.

First question: On our light test we check with lights off. You are checking for properly secured and mounted, not bent broken or cracked, and they are the proper color . (Amber in front and red in the back)

On your second question: We are allowed to use a helper and as we go through the light check they verify if they are working.

Third question: We release the trailer brakes but have truck parking / spring brake on and gently tug in a low gear.

If we are testing the trailer brakes and kingpin connection we set the trailer brakes and release the truck parking brake and gently tug on it in a low gear.

Fourth question: The slack adjuster is part if the service brakes therefore if the parking / spring brakes are set you can pull out the slack adjuster to check it.

It will all make sense once you get to see it in person. If you can go down to a local truckstop and ask one of the drivers if they would be willing to show you. Most of the drivers are pretty nice and helpful. Every once in a while you get the crusty ones that hate life and don't want to help out a new guy.

On you're walk around pre trip portion, you're describing things and how you would check them. The truck is off and key in your pocket, no lights on. During the in cab , the truck will be running, again you're describing but you'll turn the lights on, high and low beam, turn signals, 4 way etc. Once you've finished the actual pre trip, the examiner will get out to do a functionality check for you while you're in the truck. As for the slack adjusters, with the brakes set, you will NOT be able to move them, again describing what you're checking for. You'll rarely have to adjust the brakes, the service techs are supposed to keep an eye on all that, you just have to know what you're looking at and for. Slack adjusters are self adjusting (most of the time lol) so for the time being your focus is on learning the knowledge portion and don't overthink things.

Sorry I confused my answer about the slack adjuster. You can check the front slack adjusters with the brakes set. To check the back ones you have to have the chock the tires and release the brakes. Sorry for the confusion.

I just got my CDL in Texas. In Texas the pretrip is a WRITTEN test not a hands on practical test.