High Road Training Questions

Hey guys im goign over the high road training system and ao far im getting mostly 100 and high 90s. Out of the 25 quizes only one has been a 65 and three 85s. Here are a few thoughts that occured.

Am i going to have a full book of a test for my permit comparable to how many quizes are on here? Like the high road has roughly 15 quizes per main topic, i think 15 questions per quiz.

Roughly do certain states focus on certain topics more than other states for their quizes?

Ex. Rhode island is more on factual numbers while texas is more on safety equipment etc. Im going to mossuri for primes PSD so it would be nice to know what to prirotize for the permit.

General Knowledge is typically 50 questions Air Brake and endorsements are typically 20-25 questions.

Some states lean more heavily in one direction or another (which is weird, considering how this is all supposed to adhere to a "federal standard").

If you do the High Road for awhile - then reset your scores and can go through everything in the mid-high 90's - you should be a cinch to pass in any state you test in.

Check with your recruiter (and you are still looking at the END OF APRIL - that's still almost 6 months away), as some schools are changing and requiring you to get your permit in your HOME STATE, and then go back after you road test to upgrade to CDL. Versus the (typical) practice of changing your license over to MO for school, getting a permit there, testing for CDL there, then transferring your license back to home state.

This depends on "testing reciprocity", which is supposed to be "universal", but really isn't yet...

Rick

Like Rick says, the magic number for the test sections is 50.

Here's a technique for your test if it's on a computer. Many testing programs allow you to skip a question, no harm no foul no points. The ones that count are the ones you answer, correctly or not.

So, of you're unsure of the answer, skip it! Just keep working till you get 50 answers. The worst that can happen is you get the question again.

Also, the High Road Program does not cover every question in every state - you'll surely see a question that's totally new to you. Do your best (or skip it). The number of these new questions will be small, and won't really affect your final score all that much.

As Rick & Errol said, 50 questions on general knowledge, then 20-25 each for the endorsements. That's how it was here in NY. I studied the HRTP exclusively, and passed with ease, even without studying anything state-specific.

Likewise, remember to skip questions you don't know. Answer the easy ones first, as they might jog your memory for the skipped ones.

Regarding Prime's orientation, there's been confusion as of late regarding whether or not to get your permit prior to leaving for Missouri. It seems the state can't make up their mind on the matter. First it was only Missouri permits would be accepted. Then it was go ahead and get your permit in your home state first. Speaking to my Prime recruiter just last week, I was told that the state has settled the matter, and that now they want you to wait until you get to Missouri before getting your permit.

Being that I already have my New York permit, I have that base covered just in case they change their mind again.

Thank you guys for the help and quick answers. Besides hazmat , and tanker, what other endorsements are there? I thought it was just hazmat and tanker for the endorsements.

An interesting question that eas pointed out on american trucker (recently discovered it on youtube)

Why does the dmv want us (trucking students) to know every micro inch of this truck inside and out and hoe everything works, just to get out permit, but if you can breathe and blink at the same time and have a heart beat you can get your license for a regular car? Even an rv you can drive without any worry.

Why does the dmv want us (trucking students) to know every micro inch of this truck inside and out

It isn't the DMV that wants you to know all of these things, it is the FMCSA , DOT , The Company you work for, and the Motoring Public that want you to know "Every micro inch" as you put it. These Trucks are DANGEROUS!

It is imperative that a Driver has a VERY GOOD working knowledge of these 80000 pound Beasts. This is not Childs Play out here. These Trucks can be extremely dangerous and cause massive carnage in the wrong hands. I have been a "Gearhead" my entire life. There are many systems and components on these Tractor Trailer Rigs that are not on your average automobile or RV. You do not need to have the knowledge to repair or replace the components on these Rigs, but you NEED to know what they are and the functions of them. I hope that answers your question. Be Safe!

Thank you guys for the help and quick answers. Besides hazmat , and tanker, what other endorsements are there? I thought it was just hazmat and tanker for the endorsements.

Doubles/Triples, Passenger Bus, School Bus.

Ah gotcha. And i wasnt complaining at all about learning for my permit. I was complaining why every motorist isnt learning about their vehicles like truckers. Maybe we wouldnt have as mny accidents put there if people knew about their cars and about how to keep their cars in top condition.

Ah gotcha. And i wasnt complaining at all about learning for my permit. I was complaining why every motorist isnt learning about their vehicles like truckers. Maybe we wouldnt have as mny accidents put there if people knew about their cars and about how to keep their cars in top condition.

Tractor Man answered this. It's a matter, first of safety, second of professionalism. Yeah, you, the professional driver.

The problem is more that many 4-wheel drivers think 18 wheelers act and drive like they do.