Testing Tomorrow (Monday) At Noon...

Hi all, I am testing tomorrow at noon. I have been dwelling on this all weekend long. I am not worried about the pre-trip/airbrake test, not the road test. Straight line backing? no problem. Setting up for the parallel park, that is my issue. I suck at that part. Once straight , I can do the parallel with ease, but I suck at the set up. I have a hard time getting the truck straight. My last ditch idea is to do a forward parallel park maneuver after I do the straight line back. I am hoping that will get me close to straight in the far left lane. My plan; back up a bit after the straight line back part, then do the forward parallel and hope I have enough room to get straightened out...

Well, Barry, good luck tomorrow!

I don't know what school you went to. I took Swift's course. Their backing "target" zone is purposely 1 foot smaller in both length and width. And Swift does not allow pull-ups.

When I took my state (Mississippi) test, I really felt I was backing into a basketball court!

For you, you get a stranger in your truck, who's going to watch you! But just remember two things: you've already done all this stuff before, so that's not new. And the Examiner has ridden along with many other people testing out. It's probably almost boring for him/her.

If you feel reasonably confident in yourself, you'll do fine.

Woohoo, I passed it. I was nervous as heck, but calmed down once I started the skills test.

Ya made it, Barry!

Wooo Hooo!

You'll have one more driving test - at your company. It shouldn't be as detailed, and should be a bit easier. Hard part's over!

I am off to Schneider training in Carlisle, Pa on the 23rd. Well, I have to report on the 22nd. I guess now I get to learn the phase 2 stuff like hooking up the trailers, docking etc. I am happy that they run the same 10 speeds I learned in.

Hopefully I get through this next test and start trucking soon.