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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
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
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’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 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
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.
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.
+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.
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
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 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
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.
I can tell this guy is straight from CDL school. He seems nervous and not very smooth. Still double clutching which is fine. But have to tell him at no point do you ever downshift into 1st gear while truck is still moving.. Rookie move...
+REEFBLUENOTCH ....I would add, that I may not have seen the entire video, but never saw if he was or was NOT double clutching. You saw that did you? Ok
+REEFBLUENOTCH Its easy to see he is double clutching..Not hard to notice when the camera is facing his direction.Secondly, I have been on plenty of drive tests in my days I have never double clutched or been asked to and outside of the DMV road test I would be surprised why companies would even make the distinction to require drivers to double clutch..It causes more wear on a clutch for one, and also I dont even see the purpose of it making shifting smoother...Anyways, Knight is a great company and I may consider them here soon....
+DodgerDog It's not easy to see, and in fact you can't see whether or not he is lol. This same person who put the video up has a video about double clutching, noting "This is a requirement for students attending our CDL course". It is what is taught in all schools, and therefore they would require it for testing. More wear on a clutch? Not so.
This is why I wouldn’t drive for a big company this guy has sense humor like rock on the side of the road and he can’t even call him by his first name. All that just make minimum wage.
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.
This guy giving the road test is a real personable guy isn't he. I would've told him my name is not Driver. I mean, he's filling out paperwork with the driver's name on it. Why not call him by his name. Who is the guy moving the barrel?? He has no authority to question anything. They act like they wanna be somebody. And why is the driver downshifting so much?
Yeah that's what I was thinking, I never downshift that much. That's bad on the truck I hardly ever get out of my high side when empty unless I have to stop.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Lol
😎 LoL
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😂😂😂
He ran two stop signs before He even got out of the yard !
good driving, he never seemed nervous at all
So far, this is the best test video I have ever seen.
nice try driver, we know it's you.
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
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.
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?
grind it till you find it!!!
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,.?
Like the video. I’m wiling to bet that the driver is also an instructor 😎 GREAT skills BUD.!!
great videos, u New truckers must be real nervous when getting your road test!! good job!!
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.
Did he just run a stop sign right at the start?
It looks like he was a very experienced driver, most companies require at least 3 years experience
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??
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.
He already has the "shaming head tilt" when another truck passes by.
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.
Great video..I wish I will have a road test in future for this beautiful company...
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
Did this last week. In fontana ca. Piece of cake. I can drive 13 gear and 18.
This is my biggest dream to be a trucker in west side. I'm a Filipino trucker here in Saudi Arabia.
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.
FLOOR IT and hope for the best.
This dude did great I plan on taking mine Real Soon In California
You did a great job!
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
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.
I thought you did a great job hope you didn't fail due to the guy asking you if you video taped the test
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.
Just passed mine now going solo, hell yeah
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
He was getting in the end . Gotta rememer first days . Pretty nerve racking if yoù were not born to it.
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.
Nice shifting!
now I see there is a trailer,now I'll ask why did he turn to outside lane on them turns ...?
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
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’m glad we were recommended to do running commentary. It seems terribly awkward otherwise.
“Is that being video taped” 😳 I think he failed 😂😂😂
Definitely would have if I was the tester. Disregarded clearly marked stop signs
He a good driver...
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’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”
7:25 that is a signal light and not a stop light
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
Its funny seeing the 51rst ave exit in this video, compared to what that area lookis like right now
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.
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.
This must be the CDL school because this is at the Phoenix terminal. That back road is so jacked up.
He did great.
You don't do a PTI on your road tests?
Geez listen to the all the racket inside that cab.
My instructor told me you are not allowed to shift in a intersection?? But he shifted in every intersection
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?
Passed my test last week
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
Will you please do another video like this one because I love the sound of this truck drive safe Mr. Anderson
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
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
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,.
Are knight's trucks mostly automatic trucks now or are there still manual trucks? I am wanting to get into truck driving with Knight.
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 think he ran a stop sign @ the guard shack.
Seen that, he was suppose get waved thru by the examiner like at the end,.
That looks like an old truck has round spot mirrors
boy that tester must do a lot of travling consider where he lives at
According to NY law no shifting thru the intersection.
Moron you license cover all 48 States fool
@@lioriv1332 LMAO
@@lioriv1332 The irony of your comment is hilarious.
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 😮
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.
is this Phoenix, Az?
Yes it was video in PHX Az
He said video taped.
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.
Made it back in one piece. Win
Was this a road test for the company or to actually get his cdl?
Company
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
he didn't use the clutch? for this roadtest?
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.
I have good driving experiences it's the legal paperwork someone not defending here in ct.
Oh well, ever if he failed, SWIFT will be waiting to hire him
How?
More than 5 min just to get out of the facility, must be huge.
They have To go a certain speed in there
he was in the proper lane . if he was in the left lane and get the green light while a small car in the right . you will see an accident right there.
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
“ is that being video taped “ it was ya? 😂
I can tell this guy is straight from CDL school. He seems nervous and not very smooth. Still double clutching which is fine. But have to tell him at no point do you ever downshift into 1st gear while truck is still moving.. Rookie move...
+DodgerDog Double clutching is required while road testing for most all companies I would guess, and no choice in the matter.
+REEFBLUENOTCH ....I would add, that I may not have seen the entire video, but never saw if he was or was NOT double clutching. You saw that did you? Ok
+REEFBLUENOTCH Its easy to see he is double clutching..Not hard to notice when the camera is facing his direction.Secondly, I have been on plenty of drive tests in my days I have never double clutched or been asked to and outside of the DMV road test I would be surprised why companies would even make the distinction to require drivers to double clutch..It causes more wear on a clutch for one, and also I dont even see the purpose of it making shifting smoother...Anyways, Knight is a great company and I may consider them here soon....
+DodgerDog It's not easy to see, and in fact you can't see whether or not he is lol. This same person who put the video up has a video about double clutching, noting "This is a requirement for students attending our CDL course". It is what is taught in all schools, and therefore they would require it for testing. More wear on a clutch? Not so.
+Kevin so double clutching they don't have you do that anymore is what you are saying right please let me know thanks
It sound like he had a good driving instructor telling the truck driver when to make left and right turn at a good timing
The lot is set up with hazards.
43wagonwheel
Exactly! Lol getting off the yard was the test
This is why I wouldn’t drive for a big company this guy has sense humor like rock on the side of the road and he can’t even call him by his first name. All that just make minimum wage.
to the guy who said you can not shift while turning true but if you have not hit your turn yet then you can shift he shift before his turn
but no shifting in the intersection OR turns.
i'm in trucking school now,and we were trained NOT too shift at intersections
Amirdumptrucker85 Amirdumptrucking85 yeah I know what you mean I was trained that way and truck driving school also back in 2006
This a nice video dude did very well
I've seen smoother roads in the woods.
Bruh it's like this everywhere in central Phoenix. Sucks. And there isn't even snow! Tf
At 27:39, you must be making that right turn in a bobtail.
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 ?
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.
This guy giving the road test is a real personable guy isn't he. I would've told him my name is not Driver. I mean, he's filling out paperwork with the driver's name on it. Why not call him by his name. Who is the guy moving the barrel?? He has no authority to question anything. They act like they wanna be somebody. And why is the driver downshifting so much?
He's suppose to downshift, that's how you stop the Truck
Yeah that's what I was thinking, I never downshift that much. That's bad on the truck I hardly ever get out of my high side when empty unless I have to stop.
I think because he's recording. I wouldn't want my name on a video publicly. Bad enough im even being recorded
Because on a road test you have to demonstrate that you can downshift into low range when coming to a stop
@@Redpillroost3r so, how do you stop a truck when approaching to a stop?