Tractor Protection Valve Vs Trailer Hand Valve Vs ....

Exactly! I thought it was just me for a minute being so concerned with how things were worded and getting all the tiny details in the right order. Some things just come more naturally to some people and I thought that the whole brake thing just wasn't my strong suit. I'm understanding it all much better and thank you so very much, guyjax, for clearing up that nuance about the parking brakes. I can just picture myself in the truck now, instructor telling me to apply the brake pedal with the parking brakes on and I would start freaking out! :) "But the manual SAID!...."

The key to using the brakes just before setting the brakes and releasing the parking garage brake is the amount of pressure you use.

Believe it or not unless you are on some steep grade 5 lbs (first line on the brake application gauge) is enough to hold a fully loaded truck and trailer stationary.

Oh wow! That's not very much at all. Hey, guyjax, while I've got you here, mind helping clear up another quickie?

Page 88:

"When ready to turn:

Check traffic in all directions. Keep both hands on the steering wheel during the turn. Do not change gears during the turn. Keep checking your mirror to make sure the vehicle does not hit anything on the inside of the turn. Vehicle should not move into oncoming traffic. Vehicle should finish turn in correct lane."

I thought that when making a right turn it was ok (and even better) to turn into oncoming traffic instead of swinging out to the left as this might confuse other drivers?

Will tell you this.

There is what they teach in the books which coincide with the state test. And then there is real world application. Don't confuse the two.

Not saying don't look at state website or manuals but if you use the High Road only you will pass your test with flying colors.

But for real world application there will be times you will take up the entire road (yes both sides) and have to back in from the opossing traffic side of the road just to make the dock. The key is slow. Make sure the road/intersection is safe then pull into it. At that point you have to own and control the space you need to complete the maneuver you are trying to complete with your setup and vehicle placement.

Cool, that's what I was thinking. Much appreciated.

For now don't worry about real world application. Going by the study guides.

Real world applications will be here sooner than you think to bite ya in the butt. Lol

WELL, I just finished all the sections needed to get my CDL permit...and I scored a 99%! How's that for going by the study guides :) I'm going to take the weekend to review and then test on Monday for my permit. Wish me luck! :) And thanks again...not just for your response to this post be your responses to other threads/posts I've read. You, sir, have a great way of explaining things. Have a great night and happy driving!

Good luck.