Road Test And Backing Test

When taking my road test here in Florida is there a certain gear they expect me to go up to... I mean I'm not going to keep it in 5th gear or anything, but due to me not being so great at shifting I would like to keep it at all around 6th gear... would they fail me for going too slow? Would they fail me for keeping it no higher than 6 gear? I know it's a dumb question, but please help anyone, and thanks in advance.

So I'm not sure about Florida because every state has a different way of testing even if just a little different. That being said here in Maine you get an hour to do complete backing maneuvers and road test. The testing officer actually warned me during backing that I wouldn't be able to idle back because if I didn't finish in an hour I would fail. When it came to the road I was expected to maintain the speed limit with smooth gear changes. I even went on the highway as to get my gears up to 9 and 10. My guess for you would be that you may fail for driving in an unsafe manner whether it's going to slow for traffic or to fast. They want to see how you'll drive the truck in normal circumstances. So if your trying to avoid 6th gear and revving over two thousand rpm he may not like that.

My best advice is try for every gear that you need to take and if you grind so be it. Just do your best to try and drive like you would when you're in your own truck. Take your time and stay calm. And get as much practice in before your test as you possibly can.

Good luck to you sir

So I'm not sure about Florida because every state has a different way of testing even if just a little different. That being said here in Maine you get an hour to do complete backing maneuvers and road test. The testing officer actually warned me during backing that I wouldn't be able to idle back because if I didn't finish in an hour I would fail. When it came to the road I was expected to maintain the speed limit with smooth gear changes. I even went on the highway as to get my gears up to 9 and 10. My guess for you would be that you may fail for driving in an unsafe manner whether it's going to slow for traffic or to fast. They want to see how you'll drive the truck in normal circumstances. So if your trying to avoid 6th gear and revving over two thousand rpm he may not like that.

My best advice is try for every gear that you need to take and if you grind so be it. Just do your best to try and drive like you would when you're in your own truck. Take your time and stay calm. And get as much practice in before your test as you possibly can.

Good luck to you sir

Would I have to take my rpms down to about 1000 to 1100 if I want to down shift, safe for example going from 9 to 8 gear

That sounds about right but honestly I've gotten so used to using the engine sounds and road speed that I don't even pay attention to rpm anymore. Lol that's not a big help I know. That and trucks will vary on their shift points as well. So some will shift smoother at say 1200 and other around 900. Just make sure you get as much practice in the truck you're going to use as possible.

Yes you will be expected to go the speed limit for the roads you drive I for your road test. Don't worry if your shifting isn't perfect. They don't expect it to be. Just do what they taught you in school the best you can and you should be fine

Yes you will be expected to go the speed limit for the roads you drive I for your road test. Don't worry if your shifting isn't perfect. They don't expect it to be. Just do what they taught you in school the best you can and you should be fine

Thanks so much

would they fail me for going too slow?

In California going more than 10 mph under the speed limit without cause is an automatic fail. When I tested I would have passed by a wide margin except for this. My second try I got lucky and it rained, so I had cause to go slow.