Test tomorrow. Anxiety & unaware of examiner demeanor & posture. Thanks to this post i have an idea of what to expect , & how I must project & perform. Thanx
saying whenever you are making a left turn, turn from the outside lane so your trailer don't hit the traffic your turning into on the left,, and when you're making a right turn get in the furthest right lane and make sure to keep your head on the swivel front and back so you don't hit nothing, get in the middle lane or the right lane and dismiss your blankers until you need them again
Incorrect. Law states you are to enter the lane you started in, once it's safe to merge to the right-most lane, you do so. Most truckers simply veer all the way to the right, but it is technically enforceable. So, if a civilian vehicle decides to merge during your maneuver, and there's proof you entered the wrong lane, that's a all on you.
congrats you did an excellent job we all know that just the worth test it terrefied to any one but you. look calm at all time.couple mistakes well any body good luck and thanks for shares these video.
Yeah base on the video but I lived in Phoenix az and used to work in that security shack that's how I thought to myself let me get a CDL. But that was not much of driving it is less than a five miles radius. But it took a while for the test and it should if you driving in a circle.
I completed my bachelor's degree while living in my car, I spent the better part of 5 years traveling around Latin America, and I became fluent in Spanish at 25 years of age. I am currently enrolled in an alternative teaching program to teach Spanish, but as I will be waiting a year to get into the classroom, I've decided to get my CDL. A company will be paying for my training and I will be creating videos during the process and sharing as much as I can for everyone else out there interested in driving! I begin on the 31st, so feel free to connect with me regarding anything! Take care.
Thank you for sharing this. Contrary to many commentators before me I see no disrespct by the Examiner. I would like to have heard his assessment of the Driver
At 22:35 when getting off the big road, the right hand turn was executed from the WRONG lane. Even though there may not have been any other vehicles in the outer right turning lane off to his left, always use the OUTERMOST lane if there are multiple lanes, whether you're turning left, OR right.
I disagree. He did his turn in a safe manner. He did encroach into the left lane through the corner to make the turn but you do not want to give up the right lane if your making that turn from the right lane . If you do give up the right lane you are inviting traffic to pass you on the right which could make it difficult for you to finish your turn safely as your trailer will track back into that lane. Usually when you come to a double right turn lane there is enough room to turn safely in the right or the left lane. With two lane left turns you should never go or encroach into the left lane while making your left turn.
I wanted the answer to this one too. I agree with KK; he should have taken the outermost lane coming up the ramp. Taking the inner lane caused him to go into the outermost lane to avoid his tires crossing over the curb.
@@eoleol4750 Unfortunately you are incorrect. In certain states and depending where you train the laws are to make the right hand turn from the inner most lane. This prevents trailer off tracking incidents. If there had been a car on his left or any traffic on his left he'd have to stop and wait to make that turn safely as it's guaranteed he's going to take up the other lane. However, I have seen many accidents when trucks take the outer lane and the reason is due to the off tracking of a trailer in the right hand turns. The problem with that turn also is if he took the outer right hand turn lane he would not have had enough space to clear his trailer with the inner lane resulting in an automatic fail. It's gauranteed that trailer would off track in the other lane. This would result in an at fault accident if he hit a car that had been in the inner lane. So to prevent all that from happening they are taught in school to turn from the inner most lane when there are 2 right hand turn lanes. Now what you do out on the road on your own is up to you. But if you ever find yourself in that situation you better hope a car is not turning at the same time you're making that turn or your trailer will hit that car.
The Driver is a trainer for the Knight Squire program so this is not a real road test. I know this because I did the Squire program and both are trainers for the Squire program in Phoenix. It's a good video though it's gives you good idea of what to expect during your road test.
I actually didn't know you can go thu knight to get your c.d.l os knight the only company that does that or does prime and Pam and swift and all them 9ther company's do it as well???
+Chris Griffin .....MANY companies do so. Generally though, they basically "own you" to pay them back. Not a good offer, but appeals to those who don't have the monies for school on their own.
I’m just studying for my permit, but is it normal to stop so far from the white line at intersections? And to slow down that slow when preparing to make turns? I mean this guy was at 5mph 300ft from the turn. Or is it just a “no reason to go faster while being tested”
this test is not to acquire the CDL, this test does the company before hiring drivers, whatever it is, step test 41 minutes too long on a test, he did very well having an examiner at his side
Good video, would have liked to see the instructors comments on the test after though, I'm guessing that guy at the end who asked if he was recording it, told him not too.
This must be at the Phoenix terminal? I took mine in Nashville! Ty was a pretty awesome fella to work with! And my trainer Joe was a cool cat! Still keep in touch with him all the time!
He would have gotten nailed for stopping short of the limit line, had he tested at my DMV in NorCal. They are a$$holes about the 18" from the limit line and they don't care why you're stopping short, they just mark it. It's one thing to slow roll the signal, another to come to a complete stop.
I worked out that yard for 5 years. Wen you go left on 51st. There is no room for a truck to turn right. Unless you are were he is or back up.and you don't want to back up.
Ah, so no wonder the instructions he gave at the beginning sounded EXACTLY like the instructions my examiner gave me when I did my road test at my school.. xD
Aside from the obvious, three pedals and a shifter, you have to do what is called rev match. There aren't any gear synchronizers in big rig transmissions. So you can't just push the clutch in and change gears. You have to match road speed, gear selection and rpms. Most drivers only use it he clutch when stopping and starting. They are very easy to operate once you get the hang of it.
All my tests are coming up this Wednesday, Nov. 9th and I feel like I dont know shit. Im driving 1 hour to the DMV to fail, and drive 1 hour back home.
professionally speaking should always have four ways in use while operating on the yard as well as shippers and recivers.most parking life.its a safe way to operate
Knight has a reason for not doing that anymore and that's because you can't see the intentions of the other driver with 4 ways. If you use a turn signal stating your intentions its much easier to know what each driver will do.
@@seanmcguire6011 I do my work the way it needs to be done and my company is happy with my performance. I don't think improper turns and going too slow is safer or better.
+Hank Hill +Hank Hill in my state "stop lines"are not an official stop sign. Also stop signs on private property cannot be lawfully enforced by police as the government has no say in the placement or regulation of traffic control devices placed by private entities on there own property.
Required - no but for a test, he should stop. Shifting could use a "bit" of improvement. The truck sure has a lot of rattles in it. My Volvo was so much quieter.
Am i wrong when Making a left turn you end up in the right lane, if needed once you get in the right lane you can move to the left lane unless you know your making a quick left next correct?
Yes you are wrong, when making a left turn you should end up in the left lane (unless there is more than one left turn lane). Then you go to the right lane as soon as safe thereafter or you need to stay in the left lane to turn.
10:23, the instructions were to go straight. Not use turning signal to change lanes without instructor direction. Imo. He's also not saying anything about road conditions and potential hazards audibly to let the instructor know that he is thinking about these things. Curious to see the pre-inspection presentation from this driver.
This new driver makes many mistakes, which several are automatic fails for DOT CDL A license testing...running stop signs, not choosing the correct lanes to use while turning at intersections(i.e. if you have two lanes to turn right of left). You could tell he was very nervous and uptight, clearly a cdl a road test, also the examiner reads instructions in the beginning which are instructions DOT examiners read before each road test. He had to have failed
Is there any driver out there that one can spend time watching and learn something...while on the road? preferably a short haul driver. I think then with all the book reading that I've done I could be better prepared if I chose a company to work for. I've been getting calls from recruiters, however I'd like to have some learning time under my belt so I can bring something to the table. Any info or contact would be appreciated. Stay safe out there fellas.
When making turns always take the right lane and you must call out all signs and going through any intersection you must think that you went through an intersection look both ways going in and out to make sure your trailer successfully made it through
Is it normal a 40 minute drive test? That’s a long long drive. I know for a fact in California isn’t that long. Good luck to the driver, wish him the best. God bless everyone.
I only watched a part of this,tohought he was pulling a trailer at first,unless I missed it,,but after seeing them left turns to the outside lane I assume there's no trailer.
Yes you can however you will have a automatic restriction on your license and you will be limited to jobs that only have trucks with a automatic transmission. You'd be amazed how many companies still have manuals especially construction and heavy hauling
Even when pulling off just go with the flow . Dont press clutch unless you seriosly have down load your gears .most time when you are in control you dont need it.
I had that instructor at swift 2008. I want to know what happened after the clown said, “ is that being videotaped?” Like it’s top secret or something. Tell him his job is to move the barrel. Donkey Kong
This guy took his hand off the wheel to wave at another trucker during a road test. Automatic fail! And he didn’t call out any hazards and his left turns were incorrect. He aimed for the left lane instead of the far right.
True, he didn’t called any signs even when going under the bridge. And took his hand off the wheel and waved. But that’s a person instant but have to very carefully when taking the text. And he took the right turn in the wrong lane. But did a very good job buy driving. Just some little minor points. I’m planning on taking my road trip soon. But good video
It took me a full week to be fully aware of all the things that happen when driving, holding the steering wheel tight when the roads bumpy, getting use to the wind blowing hard, maintaining lane control , and backing
I miss driving stick shift. I still hate going down grades in automatic having to hit my brakes to engage jake. international wtf!! drove roll off for 2 years in 13 speed this 53 foot in automatic still has me nervous. I'd feel a lot better in 7th gear going down a grade using jake her and there without touching my brakes
OK as a 43 year veteran driver, here is my assessment of the students driving. He was shifting pretty darn good for a green driver. It looked to me like he's done this before, but I don't know why he was downshifting so much. I tell my students to down shift only when necessary. Was that a 10 speed? I often skip a couple or three gears when downshifting. Down shifting every gear just wastes fuel and wears out the transmission components for nothing. I do cringe when I see guys start off in 3rd. Poor clutch! Maybe he was empty. Other than that I think he passed.
bill2526 bill2526 OK, so you learned your lesson about too much speed and following too close? If so, you are moving forward and making progress. Not everbody can be conscientious like Doug Stern, but we should all strive to drive almost as safely as him. Keep the rubber side down, and the shiny side up !
I don't know how long ago you went to truck driving school to get your CDL. As a new driver, reading and following the truck driving book from DMV and School Driving School you are about to drive on the road for a test driving to demonstrate as you have learned to down shift all the way until you complete your stop. Aso to demonstrate that as well you are able to up shift to down shift. And uses as less possible the break pedal. Brake pedal you will use it only as a complement to complete your final stop. We use the brakes pedal only to complete the stop ✋️. Being said that, you will reduce your sleep only by down shift. What are you doing to perform that? Or how you do it? Please, explain. Thanks in advance.
Test tomorrow. Anxiety & unaware of examiner demeanor & posture. Thanks to this post i have an idea of what to expect , & how I must project & perform. Thanx
Passed my road test. Finally 😭💪🏼
francis michael what happens if you fail? Do you just keep taking it?
Jorge Adame yeah. You can keep taking it until you pass it .
@@francismichael4989 ya but at my school its 500 bucks to retry with their truck. So it does get expensive if you fail lol
CONGRATS to u!!! I LOVE the Automatic Transmissions, don't wanna EVER have to shift gears again!!!
@jorgeadame6843 late comment but you get 3 tries if you fail all 3 times you have to get another permit and go through the whole process again.
So far, this is the best test video I have ever seen.
nice try driver, we know it's you.
He ran two stop signs before He even got out of the yard !
Left turn onto two lane road, aim for the far right lane!
Most states require you to turn into the lane closest to you, but I do that anyway too
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I was thinking the same thing too, there's a few hiccups I seen done too,but hey we all ain't perfect
saying whenever you are making a left turn, turn from the outside lane so your trailer don't hit the traffic your turning into on the left,, and when you're making a right turn get in the furthest right lane and make sure to keep your head on the swivel front and back so you don't hit nothing, get in the middle lane or the right lane and dismiss your blankers until you need them again
Incorrect. Law states you are to enter the lane you started in, once it's safe to merge to the right-most lane, you do so.
Most truckers simply veer all the way to the right, but it is technically enforceable. So, if a civilian vehicle decides to merge during your maneuver, and there's proof you entered the wrong lane, that's a all on you.
Any longer of a road test he should have had you take a load somewhere!!!!! I’m just sayin
can't do that restriction says no load
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Great video..I wish I will have a road test in future for this beautiful company...
good driving, he never seemed nervous at all
This guy had it easy! no hills at all! my whole road test was on a 20% grade!
Trevbot77 Phoenix isn't exactly known for its beautiful mountain ranges.
Theres no hills anywhere around there.
@@BrianKFranks. There is if you go north on 17
congrats you did an excellent job we all know that just the worth test it terrefied to any one but you. look calm at all time.couple mistakes well any body good luck and thanks for shares these video.
Like the video. I’m wiling to bet that the driver is also an instructor 😎 GREAT skills BUD.!!
Thats a long f**** drive it feels like i just went from houston to dallas i dont know why i saw the whole thing
M Orellana Maybe we had nothing to do?
Yeah base on the video but I lived in Phoenix az and used to work in that security shack that's how I thought to myself let me get a CDL. But that was not much of driving it is less than a five miles radius. But it took a while for the test and it should if you driving in a circle.
This is the Phoenix terminal.
grind it till you find it!!!
I completed my bachelor's degree while living in my car, I spent the better part of 5 years traveling around Latin America, and I became fluent in Spanish at 25 years of age. I am currently enrolled in an alternative teaching program to teach Spanish, but as I will be waiting a year to get into the classroom, I've decided to get my CDL. A company will be paying for my training and I will be creating videos during the process and sharing as much as I can for everyone else out there interested in driving! I begin on the 31st, so feel free to connect with me regarding anything! Take care.
You did a great job!
great videos, u New truckers must be real nervous when getting your road test!! good job!!
Did he just run a stop sign right at the start?
He already has the "shaming head tilt" when another truck passes by.
so when does he pull over to pee in a bottle like a real trucker
If he pulled over why the hell would he pee in a bottle just walk in the woods a little, a real trucker pees in the bottle while your driving.
@@loflow6555 Or a cornfield if in the country??
Did this last week. In fontana ca. Piece of cake. I can drive 13 gear and 18.
Thank you for sharing this. Contrary to many commentators before me I see no disrespct by the Examiner. I would like to have heard his assessment of the Driver
Katharina Huntoon you are so right he was very professional and very courteous thank you
My road test was 9.5 hrs and a driver trailer unload.
I would like to have seen the results of the assessment too.
This dude did great I plan on taking mine Real Soon In California
At 22:35 when getting off the big road, the right hand turn was executed from the WRONG lane. Even though there may not have been any other vehicles in the outer right turning lane off to his left, always use the OUTERMOST lane if there are multiple lanes, whether you're turning left, OR right.
yeah seen that too..
I disagree. He did his turn in a safe manner. He did encroach into the left lane through the corner to make the turn but you do not want to give up the right lane if your making that turn from the right lane . If you do give up the right lane you are inviting traffic to pass you on the right which could make it difficult for you to finish your turn safely as your trailer will track back into that lane. Usually when you come to a double right turn lane there is enough room to turn safely in the right or the left lane. With two lane left turns you should never go or encroach into the left lane while making your left turn.
Its illegal to make a right-hand turn from the left lane. Its illegal to cross lanes/traffic like that.
I wanted the answer to this one too. I agree with KK; he should have taken the outermost lane coming up the ramp. Taking the inner lane caused him to go into the outermost lane to avoid his tires crossing over the curb.
@@eoleol4750 Unfortunately you are incorrect. In certain states and depending where you train the laws are to make the right hand turn from the inner most lane. This prevents trailer off tracking incidents. If there had been a car on his left or any traffic on his left he'd have to stop and wait to make that turn safely as it's guaranteed he's going to take up the other lane. However, I have seen many accidents when trucks take the outer lane and the reason is due to the off tracking of a trailer in the right hand turns. The problem with that turn also is if he took the outer right hand turn lane he would not have had enough space to clear his trailer with the inner lane resulting in an automatic fail. It's gauranteed that trailer would off track in the other lane. This would result in an at fault accident if he hit a car that had been in the inner lane.
So to prevent all that from happening they are taught in school to turn from the inner most lane when there are 2 right hand turn lanes. Now what you do out on the road on your own is up to you. But if you ever find yourself in that situation you better hope a car is not turning at the same time you're making that turn or your trailer will hit that car.
The Driver is a trainer for the Knight Squire program so this is not a real road test. I know this because I did the Squire program and both are trainers for the Squire program in Phoenix. It's a good video though it's gives you good idea of what to expect during your road test.
***** What is the Squire program?
john Magill The Squire program is Knight's driver training program. You can go through Knight to get your license.
I actually didn't know you can go thu knight to get your c.d.l os knight the only company that does that or does prime and Pam and swift and all them 9ther company's do it as well???
+Chris Griffin .....MANY companies do so. Generally though, they basically "own you" to pay them back. Not a good offer, but appeals to those who don't have the monies for school on their own.
REEFBLUENOTCH ohh ok so if you we're me would yo go to like orad masters or do the company school?
It looks like he was a very experienced driver, most companies require at least 3 years experience
I’m just studying for my permit, but is it normal to stop so far from the white line at intersections? And to slow down that slow when preparing to make turns?
I mean this guy was at 5mph 300ft from the turn.
Or is it just a “no reason to go faster while being tested”
Will you please do another video like this one because I love the sound of this truck drive safe Mr. Anderson
this test is not to acquire the CDL, this test does the company before hiring drivers, whatever it is, step test 41 minutes too long on a test, he did very well having an examiner at his side
This is also the test we do for the Cdl training through knight to determine if you are ready for the actual dmv test
in my state Road test is about 45min
SCREWEDUPDWNSOUTH this is now the road test to go home and get the cdl no other testing required.
That long,.?
Good video, would have liked to see the instructors comments on the test after though, I'm guessing that guy at the end who asked if he was recording it, told him not too.
That's what I was thinking cause they shut off as son as he said that....
+Chris Griffin Not so. That had nothing to do with the intent or purpose of the video.
thank you this was helpful planning to get into truckin soon
Gosh that was like a maze at the beginning, I was like wtf? I would've spent time trying to figure out which way,.
I have a cuestión when you make a life turn you go to the Right line ore to the left line then you go to the right ?
This must be at the Phoenix terminal? I took mine in Nashville! Ty was a pretty awesome fella to work with! And my trainer Joe was a cool cat! Still keep in touch with him all the time!
Where is the terminal at in Nashville Tennessee?
@@eugeneuhls168 well they call it the Nashville terminal but its in Lebanon just east of Nashville. Exit 239B off i40
@@benrichter4380 thank you I live close to it in gallatin
What a great video it really do make you feel like leaving the company you with and come over to Knight and start for them ! Loved the vidoe
Don't do it. They are cold blooded since they joined Swift.
taken a lot of road test #1 don;t hit a curb # 2 keep your eye moving and Listen, # 3 forget the guy is there.
He would have gotten nailed for stopping short of the limit line, had he tested at my DMV in NorCal. They are a$$holes about the 18" from the limit line and they don't care why you're stopping short, they just mark it. It's one thing to slow roll the signal, another to come to a complete stop.
I worked out that yard for 5 years. Wen you go left on 51st. There is no room for a truck to turn right. Unless you are were he is or back up.and you don't want to back up.
Just passed mine now going solo, hell yeah
This video made me miss living in Arizona ...
Ah, so no wonder the instructions he gave at the beginning sounded EXACTLY like the instructions my examiner gave me when I did my road test at my school.. xD
now I see there is a trailer,now I'll ask why did he turn to outside lane on them turns ...?
You don't do a PTI on your road tests?
He did great.
Are knight's trucks mostly automatic trucks now or are there still manual trucks? I am wanting to get into truck driving with Knight.
This must be the CDL school because this is at the Phoenix terminal. That back road is so jacked up.
Nice shifting!
he didn't use the clutch? for this roadtest?
I’m glad we were recommended to do running commentary. It seems terribly awkward otherwise.
He a good driver...
This is my biggest dream to be a trucker in west side. I'm a Filipino trucker here in Saudi Arabia.
Its funny seeing the 51rst ave exit in this video, compared to what that area lookis like right now
“Is that being video taped” 😳 I think he failed 😂😂😂
Definitely would have if I was the tester. Disregarded clearly marked stop signs
FLOOR IT and hope for the best.
He was getting in the end . Gotta rememer first days . Pretty nerve racking if yoù were not born to it.
How similar is it to shifting an 18 wheeler versus a manual transmission passenger vehicle?
Aside from the obvious, three pedals and a shifter, you have to do what is called rev match. There aren't any gear synchronizers in big rig transmissions. So you can't just push the clutch in and change gears. You have to match road speed, gear selection and rpms. Most drivers only use it he clutch when stopping and starting. They are very easy to operate once you get the hang of it.
“ is that being video taped “ it was ya? 😂
All my tests are coming up this Wednesday, Nov. 9th and I feel like I dont know shit. Im driving 1 hour to the DMV to fail, and drive 1 hour back home.
professionally speaking should always have four ways in use while operating on the yard as well as shippers and recivers.most parking life.its a safe way to operate
Knight has a reason for not doing that anymore and that's because you can't see the intentions of the other driver with 4 ways. If you use a turn signal stating your intentions its much easier to know what each driver will do.
I wonder do the trucks have working usb ports for keeping the cell phone charged etc.?
The radio in My truck does . You can buy an adapter that fits the lighter if You need to .
Is this road test required of all drivers or just the ones going for their cdl's?
All Drivers road test.
I have good driving experiences it's the legal paperwork someone not defending here in ct.
This man is going to make a great trucker I'm sure by now he drives like a veteran.
Veterans don't drive like granny's and make unessasary lane changes
@@Moneymike29 You do know this is a guy testing for his CDL. You mad cause he a better and safer driver than you 😂
@@seanmcguire6011 I do my work the way it needs to be done and my company is happy with my performance. I don't think improper turns and going too slow is safer or better.
@@Moneymike29 you sound miserable
Was this a road test for the company or to actually get his cdl?
Company
This a nice video dude did very well
automatic fail after he drove 20 feet.... he didn't stop at the stop sign... lol
there is no legal requirement to stop at a line on the ground labeled stop.... it is literally just a suggestion
+Hank Hill +Hank Hill in my state "stop lines"are not an official stop sign. Also stop signs on private property cannot be lawfully enforced by police as the government has no say in the placement or regulation of traffic control devices placed by private entities on there own property.
Required - no but for a test, he should stop. Shifting could use a "bit" of improvement. The truck sure has a lot of rattles in it. My Volvo was so much quieter.
Hank Hill
Cause he waited to long to shift, no?
My instructor told me you are not allowed to shift in a intersection?? But he shifted in every intersection
Been there when I worked for knight that's corporate office in Arizona
Trucker _ Jon Gardenhire they’re currently remodeling the office, was there 3 weeks ago
Passed my test last week
Am i wrong when Making a left turn you end up in the right lane, if needed once you get in the right lane you can move to the left lane unless you know your making a quick left next correct?
Yes you are wrong, when making a left turn you should end up in the left lane (unless there is more than one left turn lane). Then you go to the right lane as soon as safe thereafter or you need to stay in the left lane to turn.
@@jjakee77 I been out the game for a year and3months injured I'm watching videos to refresh thank you lol
When making a left turn I gotta land and stay on the left? My instructor said I gotta land and stay on the right side 😮
10:23, the instructions were to go straight. Not use turning signal to change lanes without instructor direction. Imo. He's also not saying anything about road conditions and potential hazards audibly to let the instructor know that he is thinking about these things. Curious to see the pre-inspection presentation from this driver.
good Driver . observations all rights, followed by turns . changes of gears.
This new driver makes many mistakes, which several are automatic fails for DOT CDL A license testing...running stop signs, not choosing the correct lanes to use while turning at intersections(i.e. if you have two lanes to turn right of left). You could tell he was very nervous and uptight, clearly a cdl a road test, also the examiner reads instructions in the beginning which are instructions DOT examiners read before each road test. He had to have failed
I thought you did a great job hope you didn't fail due to the guy asking you if you video taped the test
7:25 that is a signal light and not a stop light
Is there any driver out there that one can spend time watching and learn something...while on the road? preferably a short haul driver. I think then with all the book reading that I've done I could be better prepared if I chose a company to work for. I've been getting calls from recruiters, however I'd like to have some learning time under my belt so I can bring something to the table. Any info or contact would be appreciated. Stay safe out there fellas.
When making turns always take the right lane and you must call out all signs and going through any intersection you must think that you went through an intersection look both ways going in and out to make sure your trailer successfully made it through
Is it normal a 40 minute drive test? That’s a long long drive. I know for a fact in California isn’t that long. Good luck to the driver, wish him the best. God bless everyone.
Is a D13 engine in this truck?
In this test did the driver use double clutch or float while shifting?
If it’s a road test double clutch after that what’s a clutch 😂
He said video taped.
That looks like an old truck has round spot mirrors
is this Phoenix, Az?
Yes it was video in PHX Az
That was a piece of cake compared to the road test I took.
😎 LoL
That was the Phoenix terminal. When I worked for them, I took my road test at the Fontana terminal, it was even easier.
@@Brooklyn_Powers that’s what I’m going to take mine June 15
I only watched a part of this,tohought he was pulling a trailer at first,unless I missed it,,but after seeing them left turns to the outside lane I assume there's no trailer.
i just love trucks jobs i wish i was one of the driver
joshua wambua it’s a beautiful country, just finished my 4 weeks of training with knight, road test on Monday at 8am
Can you take the test with an automatic? I hate stick shift transmission
Yes you can however you will have a automatic restriction on your license and you will be limited to jobs that only have trucks with a automatic transmission. You'd be amazed how many companies still have manuals especially construction and heavy hauling
Is that a twin splitter eaton box he is using great gear change but when you get used to it you dont clutch . Only on srart off .
Go with the revs . No need to double clutch .
Even when pulling off just go with the flow . Dont press clutch unless you seriosly have down load your gears .most time when you are in control you dont need it.
I had that instructor at swift 2008. I want to know what happened after the clown said, “ is that being videotaped?” Like it’s top secret or something. Tell him his job is to move the barrel. Donkey Kong
This instructor seems like a dick and a 1/2. Is he really like this
Can you pick which brand of rig to drive?
PoorMans WS6 yes, for a Knight it’s Volvo, freightliner, KW and international
I use to go here!!!!!
This guy took his hand off the wheel to wave at another trucker during a road test. Automatic fail! And he didn’t call out any hazards and his left turns were incorrect. He aimed for the left lane instead of the far right.
True, he didn’t called any signs even when going under the bridge. And took his hand off the wheel and waved. But that’s a person instant but have to very carefully when taking the text. And he took the right turn in the wrong lane. But did a very good job buy driving. Just some little minor points. I’m planning on taking my road trip soon. But good video
how long does it take to get used to driving a big truck?
about a day depending on how fast you catch up I got used to it in a day np
It took me a full week to be fully aware of all the things that happen when driving, holding the steering wheel tight when the roads bumpy, getting use to the wind blowing hard, maintaining lane control , and backing
Geez listen to the all the racket inside that cab.
I miss driving stick shift. I still hate going down grades in automatic having to hit my brakes to engage jake. international wtf!! drove roll off for 2 years in 13 speed this 53 foot in automatic still has me nervous. I'd feel a lot better in 7th gear going down a grade using jake her and there without touching my brakes
Wow. Upon safe start, he built up air pressure quickly hahaha.
thanks for sharing
There's a lot of people barking out bullshit on this video who have probably never stepped foot in the cab of a truck much less actually pulled a load
How do you know. You must be a super trucker
Are you an instructor at Knight Todd?
OK as a 43 year veteran driver, here is my assessment of the students driving. He was shifting pretty darn good for a green driver. It looked to me like he's done this before, but I don't know why he was downshifting so much. I tell my students to down shift only when necessary. Was that a 10 speed? I often skip a couple or three gears when downshifting. Down shifting every gear just wastes fuel and wears out the transmission components for nothing. I do cringe when I see guys start off in 3rd. Poor clutch! Maybe he was empty. Other than that I think he passed.
bill2526 bill2526 OK, so you learned your lesson about too much speed and following too close? If so, you are moving forward and making progress. Not everbody can be conscientious like Doug Stern, but we should all strive to drive almost as safely as him. Keep the rubber side down, and the shiny side up !
I don't know how long ago you went to truck driving school to get your CDL. As a new driver, reading and following the truck driving book from DMV and School Driving School you are about to drive on the road for a test driving to demonstrate as you have learned to down shift all the way until you complete your stop. Aso to demonstrate that as well you are able to up shift to down shift. And uses as less possible the break pedal. Brake pedal you will use it only as a complement to complete your final stop. We use the brakes pedal only to complete the stop ✋️. Being said that, you will reduce your sleep only by down shift. What are you doing to perform that? Or how you do it? Please, explain. Thanks in advance.
I did my road test a few days ago, it was about 45 minutes, 3-4 left turns, 3-4 right turns. 5 minutes of highway.. pretty basic
do you have to do a road test with a manual?..does anyone do it with an automatic that you knew of?
@@brianj1203 no it’s all manual 10 speed.
Everything was so perfect except of the stop site , I didn’t see he stopped at the being to the end
Noticed that as well. I guess since it was a private lot they didn't care.
longest road test in history.I've taken road test at a few companies that took 10 minutes at the most
It's the road test to get your CDL not the road test to get hired.
@@ArcticWolves This seemed like a road test to get hired since it was conducted by Knight and not the DMV.
Where is this company located at and how far away is it from Texarkana?
Romello Hawkins it’s knight transportation they have a terminal in Hutchins Texas just south of Dallas that would be the terminal you would be out of
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Made it back in one piece. Win