I took my CDL A with Manual at West Sac way back in May 2001. Remember your overcrossing clearance heights and distance stopping for RxR crossings for hazmat in case they ask(they did for me). I always emphasize the pre trip, if you can sell the pre trip, the motions and road is a snap.
To be honest every DMV is different the DMV where I tested they don’t care if you look in your back window but it’s very encouraged to look in your mirrors only in a semi truck you don’t have a back window if you have a sleeper you might have a back window in a day cab so it’s better to train with just looking at your mirrors.
@@RATLLC oh ok it's because I'm trying to get my cdl to drive my truck and maybe a gooseneck but I wanted to know that I'm here in tx idk if they would care u know
The best thing to do is go to the DMV and watch what they’re doing how they’re testing and watch the people that are testing you can see if they’re looking in the back window or not and you’ll have more information you can ask instructors over there also for the examiners
I remember this was one of the videos I watched when I was trying to get my CDL. Definitely helped me a lot by showing me some of the things to expect, thank you!
Thanks for the full video and congrats 👏 I've been looking for detailed videos of the course but they only mention things. you went and showed your whole test 😁
Nice video man!! I’m taking mine in west sac April 5th. The school I’m going to in sac is terrible. Broken down trucks and large classes but I have my pre trip and couplings down real good. And my skills are about 80% good so I’m working on it but the class size and lack of vehicles makes it real tough. I’ve only drove on the road once so far and getting used to the feel and downshifting has me alittle worried since it’s so hard to get the proper practice on the roads. This video will help me feel a little more confident knowing what to expect. I appreciate it very much.
Thank you for that. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment to the video my goal is to help and make it easy on you guys so you guys don’t go through what I went through.
How’s it going, awesome skills and road test video lots of help. Any chance you have a pre trip video? I’m doing my cdl pre skills and road test this coming week just trying to practice as much as I can. Thanks for the videos keep haulin brotha.
Hey thanks for watching Im going to be editing some videos soon I don’t have a pre trip video yet but stay tuned I’ll post one soon. And good luck next week stay clam remember everything sound confident in knowing what you are talking about. You will definitely pass the pre trip test.
@@RATLLC thanks for the reply brotha, and thanks I’m taking a dodge with a 32 foot flatbed gooseneck hope that qualifies and I’m in SoCal so appointment is at the Fontana test facility. So depending on what test the examiner gives you AB or C depends what sections you need to describe on the pre? Also for the in cab section what is needed do you need to have an extinguisher mounted and fuses or just mention that?
@@georgemaciel4649 no problem And yes you should be good man but I strongly strongly recommend getting a truck and trailer with air brakes in it. Later on you would want to get a semi truck or a truck with air brakes. And you will have air brakes L restrictions on your license. Which means you can’t drive a semi or a truck with air brakes. I took a second test with a semi truck and had to do everything all over. You don’t want to do that because after fed 7 you would have to pay $7k to just do air breaks. Rent a truck and trailer from a CDL school should be $300 for the day and take your test with that. Trust me.
@@georgemaciel4649 and for the fire extinguisher and fuses and 3 hazard triangles has to be in the truck at all times. You would need to point at it when you are doing a in cab inspection.
@@RATLLC yup totally understand your point on that Feb 7 date and that’s the reason I’m doing this before although I plan to start my business later this year after I get my actual truck and trailer for my setup and all permits and insurances needed. I didn’t do air brakes so I will be doing my test as is I know it makes sense to do air brakes now and get it over with but this is what I’m able to do at the moment.
Start on evergreen ave Truro right on harbor blvd Turn right on west capital Turn left on glide ave Turn left on rice ave Turn right on harbor blvd Turn left on reed ave Turn left on i80 On ramp to us50 Get off the freeway on to harbor blvd You are going to get on the left lane towards del monte st Turn left on shore st Turn right on port st Turn right on terminal st “train tracks” look both ways Turn right on industrial blvd “train tracks” Go all the way down on industrial blvd Turn right on enterprise blvd keep going until it turns to west capital go down on west capital Turn right on harbor blvd Left on evergreen ave Turn left to the dmv Complete route for road test
Great video. If have a duramax 2500 gwvr 9500 and a gooseneck dump trailer 14' with 14000 gwvr for construction do I need a cdl? I'm not hauling cars or anything, mainly for dump runs but it is a gooseneck
Thank you. Anything that combination weight (truck and trailer over 26k you need a class A. If you are with 26k you don’t need a class A. Most of the ppl I know that has a bump truck have a class B or A.
Great video! Looked like you were just in a 1 ton pickup with a goosneck or am i wrong? I'm going for manual class A and i assumes all the trucks would be semis?
Thanks Yes this was back in 2019 when you can use a 1ton truck to get a class A I had to go back and do my air brakes test with a ten speed semi the same year without any restrictions. Yes it’s semi now and would have to complete a trucking school.
Okay that makes sense. Yea I missed the cutoff for being required to go to a school by 4 days…so I start tomorrow. Only going to the school for 1 week though so I’ve been studying the walk around paperwork like a fiend and watching videos like yours 👍🏼
I have a question, when you get your Class A license does it replace your original regular Class C license or do you have to carry both? If it does replace your regular Class C license, can you use your Class A for identification purposes? Thank you!
Good question and no you get only one license on that one license it will say class A and M1 for motorcycle etc DMV will send you a notice to renew your DOT physical and drug test is expired it’s usually after 2 years then if you choose not to renew your DOT drug test then you can only drive class C but if you do renew it then you can do both CDL or Class C and you can use that for all identification purposes...
I have a question too, When you changed 2 lanes to the left right off the exit of the freeway, did you make sure you were clear and then crossed both lanes at once or did you change one lane and drive on it before switching to the second lane.
Good question I got lucky usually in that area there’s a lot of traffic all the time what I did was I saw that there was no vehicles behind me so I change lanes based on the instruction I was given by the instructor and I make sure that there was no vehicles behind me and I made sure that I was clear
Can get a better idea of how wide the streets are to make a wide turn or tight turns. Also get a better idea of what street it is for the ppl that are testing at this DMV.
If you take the test without the air brakes. You will have a restriction on your license with no air brakes and no manual transmission. No weight restrictions.
Nice video! Did you have to do a pre-trip inspection as part of the behind the wheel exam? Did they ask you if you came in with someone that carries a CDL? Just asking since technically you need to be accompanied by a CDL holder when driving with your permit. I’m taking the test soon with the same setup you have.
Nope no one asked me anything. Yes I had to do the Pre-trip inspection, that will be the first thing you are going to do before you take any other test and if you fail pre-trip then you will not advance to another test. So make sure you pass
Hopefully soon I’m going to make a video on that very important video that’s exactly what i wanted to know when I was getting into car hauling hotshots I want to help you guys out as much as possible stay tuned for the video.. now what I did was took pictures of everything in my truck and memories what everything was and did my pre-trip exam study that way. I’ll make a video soon.
@RAT LLC Did the instructor mention anything about finishing your turns In the same lane you started in? Or just Aslong as you don’t hit the curb your good? Road Skills test tomorrow kinda nervous
Sorry for the late reply best thing to do is listen to the instructions of the instructor but if you want too chang the lane you can if its right of way. Good luck tomorrow hope you pass
No problem my friend here to help and go the speed limit make sure you stop before the white lane on the stop signs 🛑 and just be patient you will pass good luck.
@@RATLLC this is my second attempt, my first I failed the pre trip, she couldn’t tell me what I missed but all she said was that I was so close but I needed to slow down so tomorrow I’m taking my time and being patient!
Yes definitely slow down and take your time most people pass definitely the second time and you will my friend. Take your time on pre trip. Remember every little thing hazed lights you checking your battery 14 voltages in the truck everything.
Thanks for your video. I’m in Redding and I need CDL-A. I know nothing about the process, can you kindly recommend what steps I should take and what steps to avoid.
Sure first advise that I was given was that what are you using your Class A for? Freight…car hauling….. etc you have to ask yourself that question. Second is now that law has changed it’s pretty hard to get a class A. You have to enroll into a school now pay up to $7k for the classes. Unless you have your permit before feb 7 2022. If so then you don’t need a class to get a class A. Before I get into the details let me ask you a question have you did your written test ? And got your permit?
@@RATLLC thank you! I’m in trouble then! I don’t have any permits, test, nothing! I do construction and I’ll be hauling equipment. I have a Dodge 5500 and 14’ dump trailer. I guess I can get many fines. IDK. Thanks!
@@buddyb1201 Yea 33k you need a class A. First step is to go to a school probably have to pay 7k you will take a pre general knowledge test there once you get 80% then you can go to the DMV to actual GK test once you pass then you got your permit after that you have 14 days to practice your pre trip off track parallel parking straight back and road test. Your school will provide truck and trailer for you make sure you find a school that dose unlimited test on the truck so you can pass the test eventually if you fail.
Enjoyed your video. I'm assuming you passed since the examiner said you did excellent. I'm half way through CDL-A school but was wondering if there is more money in car hauling/Hot shots? Carriers are promising around $1000.00-$1200.00 a week for new CDL-A drivers, can hot shot guys make more than that? I'm in SoCal.
Thanks and no need to go to cdl school I paid about $68 dollars for my test and my family member just took his test for $83.. study and practice... then rent a truck with air breaks for $120 from enterprise and take your test Yes definitely up north if you work for 11hrs 5 days a week you can do close to 7k to 10k a week really at the end depends on loads if available...first when there is loads you can make good money and 2nd you can’t be lazy got to work hard every day. No days off when your owner ops
@@RATLLC so they don’t provide a trailer for non commercial? So basically they except that you drove there illegally? I guess your test paper receipt would be proof to CHP that you are about to test? I’m trying to get certified before I get my truck and tiny house... renting is a good idea! don’t know what to do about the trailer... maybe I’ll just wait until I own one.
So basically if you don’t have air breaks you don’t take the air break test just the pre trip inspection for your truck and trailer just like how you would do with an semi truck except the air breaks.
@@RATLLC so could you still drive a semi with air brakes and such if you do the test without? Or do they put restrictions on your license just to drive pickup and trailer?
You don’t have to in the dmv that I did my test but every dmv is different . The best this to is go there and ask the ppl that already took the test and see if you have to say something.
You can take a test with any truck and trailer But make sure it’s a long one they might tell you that it’s to short for class A And also you will have no air breaks on your license if you don’t do semi truck.
You should be good to go My truck and trailer Ram 3500 GVWR 14k Trailer 50’wedge 4 car hauler GVWR 19k I did a pre trip test/conventional parking parallel parking offset parking and road test on the combination.
Just came back from Lancaster CA DMV. They made me bring someone with CDL A. They showed me in my permit that I MUST, even it without air brakes. That DMV is really sucks.
@RAT Hey, brother. Greetings from Southern Cali’ (I.E. area). Heading into the DMV to finally get this commercial behind the wheel done once and for all and wanted to reach out to you for just a bit of guidance when it comes to the pre-trip. I’ll be doing mine with a 30’ gooseneck flatbed trailer and just want to get a bit of a idea on what it is that they’ll be asking on that pre-trip. Thanks a ton in advance, I’m sure that by now you’re already busy driving around so it might take you a bit to reply. Thanks, man! 🙌🏼
Hey what’s going on man no problem and thanks for watching I usually reply pretty fast so you’re doing a 30 foot gooseneck flatbed they don’t ask you anything all you have to do is the on pretrip know what you’re talking so for example you’re going to Mention to them that it’s properly Hitched to the truck the pin is down your chains are attached safety chains emergency brake wires attached 8 plug wire harness is attached and you’re going to look at your frame of the trailer mention that it’s not cracked damaged or broken also you’re gonna talk about your tired your leaf springs your U bolts The more stuff you mention the more points you get so if he’s writing things down that’s a good and positive things I hope you pass man good luck Let me know if I’m looking for drivers
If so then all you have to do is study this from the (California commercial driver handbook) *****(note this is only for car hauler with no air brakes)**** SECTION 2: DRIVING SAFELY ..................... 2-1 2.1 - Vehicle Inspection ............................... 2-1 2.2 - Basic Control of Your Vehicle ............ 2-10 2.3 - Shifting Gears.....................................2-11 2.4 - Seeing ............................................... 2-13 2.5 - Communicating ................................. 2-14 2.6 - Controlling Your Speed...................... 2-17 2.7 - Managing Space ............................... 2-21 2.8 - Seeing Hazards ................................. 2-24 2.9 - Distracted Driving .............................. 2-28 2.10 - Aggressive Drivers/Road Rage ....... 2-31 2.11 - Driving at Night ................................ 2-32 2.12 - Driving in Fog .................................. 2-35 2.13 - Driving in Winter .............................. 2-36 2.14 - Driving in Very Hot Weather ............ 2-37 2.15 - Railroad-Highway Crossings ........... 2-39 2.16 - Mountain Driving ............................. 2-41 2.17 - Driving Emergencies ....................... 2-43 2.18 - Antilock Braking Systems ................ 2-46 2.19 - Skid Control and Recovery.............. 2-47 2.20 - Accident Procedures ....................... 2-49 2.21 - Fires ................................................ 2-49 2.22 - Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving ..... 2-52 2.23 - Hazardous Materials Rules for All Commercial Drivers .................................... 2-54 SECTION 6: COMBINATION VEHICLES....... 6-1 6.1 - Driving Combination Vehicles Safely..... 6-1 6.2 - Combination Vehicle Air Brakes .......... 6-5 6.3 - Antilock Brake Systems ....................... 6-8 6.4 - Coupling and Uncoupling .................... 6-8 6.5 - Inspecting a Combination Vehicle ..... 6-12 SECTION 11: VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST11-1 11.1 - All Vehicles........................................11-1 11.2 - Internal Inspection (All Vehicles).......11-1 11.3 - External Inspection (All Vehicles) .....11-4 11.4 - School Bus Only ...............................11-8 11.5 - Trailer................................................11-9 11.6 - Coach/Transit Bus ............................11-9 11.7 - Taking the CDL Vehicle Inspection Test ............................................................11-10 ****NOTE YOU DONT HAVE TO STUDY THE ENTIRE HANDBOOK IF YOU WANT THIS LICENSE FOR CAR HAULER THEN THIS IS ALL YOU NEED TO STUDY! Here is a link to a DMV handbook www.dmv.ca.gov/web/eng_pdf/comlhdbk.pdf
I took my CDL A with Manual at West Sac way back in May 2001. Remember your overcrossing clearance heights and distance stopping for RxR crossings for hazmat in case they ask(they did for me). I always emphasize the pre trip, if you can sell the pre trip, the motions and road is a snap.
Thank you for that information I’m currently working on the pre trip examination video hope I should be done with the video at the end of this year.
Ey can u look back while doing these test like literally look back from your window to straight line backing or offset or parallel parking
To be honest every DMV is different the DMV where I tested they don’t care if you look in your back window but it’s very encouraged to look in your mirrors only in a semi truck you don’t have a back window if you have a sleeper you might have a back window in a day cab so it’s better to train with just looking at your mirrors.
@@RATLLC oh ok it's because I'm trying to get my cdl to drive my truck and maybe a gooseneck but I wanted to know that I'm here in tx idk if they would care u know
The best thing to do is go to the DMV and watch what they’re doing how they’re testing and watch the people that are testing you can see if they’re looking in the back window or not and you’ll have more information you can ask instructors over there also for the examiners
I remember this was one of the videos I watched when I was trying to get my CDL. Definitely helped me a lot by showing me some of the things to expect, thank you!
You are welcome and thank you for watching.
Thanks for the full video and congrats 👏
I've been looking for detailed videos of the course but they only mention things. you went and showed your whole test 😁
Yeah buddy ! I got my drive test 5/20 @ Gardena dmv I’m watching this like a hawk .Thanks 💪👍👍🙏🏻
Good luck man 👍👍
I got mine 5/7 lol 🙏🏽
@@YBCannonz good luck to u too 👍
I have my driving test on the 21st in north Houston nervous but i feel confident!
Thanks 🙏
Thank you this is exactly what i was looking for have my test coming up
Glad it helped
Thanks for posting. I’m taking my test here in a couple days. Great job editing
Thank you and good luck.
Thank you for the ride Sir, well done.
I test Wednesday in Gardena, CA - the CDL Class A test is exactly like this.
Nice video man!! I’m taking mine in west sac April 5th. The school I’m going to in sac is terrible. Broken down trucks and large classes but I have my pre trip and couplings down real good. And my skills are about 80% good so I’m working on it but the class size and lack of vehicles makes it real tough. I’ve only drove on the road once so far and getting used to the feel and downshifting has me alittle worried since it’s so hard to get the proper practice on the roads. This video will help me feel a little more confident knowing what to expect. I appreciate it very much.
Thank you for that. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment to the video my goal is to help and make it easy on you guys so you guys don’t go through what I went through.
@@RATLLC it looks like you made it through with ease.
I’m Surviving just like any other car hauler trying to make it big I just did much research before I got into this rewarding business.
So my question is when did you parallel park. Do they have painted lines for parallel park. Like when you enter the lain?
Good question and they have better then a yellow painted lines they had “looper tube”
Was your truck automatic?
And that instructor seemed really nice. Great job
Truck was automatic. And yes he great person.
How’s it going, awesome skills and road test video lots of help. Any chance you have a pre trip video? I’m doing my cdl pre skills and road test this coming week just trying to practice as much as I can. Thanks for the videos keep haulin brotha.
Hey thanks for watching Im going to be editing some videos soon I don’t have a pre trip video yet but stay tuned I’ll post one soon. And good luck next week stay clam remember everything sound confident in knowing what you are talking about. You will definitely pass the pre trip test.
@@RATLLC thanks for the reply brotha, and thanks I’m taking a dodge with a 32 foot flatbed gooseneck hope that qualifies and I’m in SoCal so appointment is at the Fontana test facility. So depending on what test the examiner gives you AB or C depends what sections you need to describe on the pre? Also for the in cab section what is needed do you need to have an extinguisher mounted and fuses or just mention that?
@@georgemaciel4649 no problem
And yes you should be good man but I strongly strongly recommend getting a truck and trailer with air brakes in it. Later on you would want to get a semi truck or a truck with air brakes. And you will have air brakes L restrictions on your license. Which means you can’t drive a semi or a truck with air brakes. I took a second test with a semi truck and had to do everything all over. You don’t want to do that because after fed 7 you would have to pay $7k to just do air breaks.
Rent a truck and trailer from a CDL school should be $300 for the day and take your test with that. Trust me.
@@georgemaciel4649 and for the fire extinguisher and fuses and 3 hazard triangles has to be in the truck at all times. You would need to point at it when you are doing a in cab inspection.
@@RATLLC yup totally understand your point on that Feb 7 date and that’s the reason I’m doing this before although I plan to start my business later this year after I get my actual truck and trailer for my setup and all permits and insurances needed. I didn’t do air brakes so I will be doing my test as is I know it makes sense to do air brakes now and get it over with but this is what I’m able to do at the moment.
Thank you for the video. Calmed my nerves a little bit
No problem
excellent video, thanks and congrats!
Start on evergreen ave
Truro right on harbor blvd
Turn right on west capital
Turn left on glide ave
Turn left on rice ave
Turn right on harbor blvd
Turn left on reed ave
Turn left on i80
On ramp to us50
Get off the freeway on to harbor blvd
You are going to get on the left lane towards del monte st
Turn left on shore st
Turn right on port st
Turn right on terminal st “train tracks” look both ways
Turn right on industrial blvd “train tracks”
Go all the way down on industrial blvd
Turn right on enterprise blvd keep going until it turns to west capital go down on west capital
Turn right on harbor blvd
Left on evergreen ave
Turn left to the dmv
Complete route for road test
This was AWESOME! But…no alley docking on the skills test?
Thank you! Yes there is but it’s random you can get chosen to do alley docking or parallel parking. One or the other sometimes both.
It is a good toll to learn how track the trailer movement.
Yes indeed it is 👍
Any questions leave a comment thanks
Great video. If have a duramax 2500 gwvr 9500 and a gooseneck dump trailer 14' with 14000 gwvr for construction do I need a cdl? I'm not hauling cars or anything, mainly for dump runs but it is a gooseneck
Thank you.
Anything that combination weight (truck and trailer over 26k you need a class A. If you are with 26k you don’t need a class A. Most of the ppl I know that has a bump truck have a class B or A.
Great video! Looked like you were just in a 1 ton pickup with a goosneck or am i wrong? I'm going for manual class A and i assumes all the trucks would be semis?
Thanks
Yes this was back in 2019 when you can use a 1ton truck to get a class A I had to go back and do my air brakes test with a ten speed semi the same year without any restrictions. Yes it’s semi now and would have to complete a trucking school.
Okay that makes sense. Yea I missed the cutoff for being required to go to a school by 4 days…so I start tomorrow. Only going to the school for 1 week though so I’ve been studying the walk around paperwork like a fiend and watching videos like yours 👍🏼
@@danesmith4552 Nice that’s good I have a PreTrip video and also can send you a PDF of the study guide that will help a lot and good luck.
I have a question, when you get your Class A license does it replace your original regular Class C license or do you have to carry both? If it does replace your regular Class C license, can you use your Class A for identification purposes? Thank you!
Good question and no you get only one license on that one license it will say class A and M1 for motorcycle etc DMV will send you a notice to renew your DOT physical and drug test is expired it’s usually after 2 years then if you choose not to renew your DOT drug test then you can only drive class C but if you do renew it then you can do both CDL or Class C and you can use that for all identification purposes...
One question. I want to get In the car hauling seen. But I want to use a dually pickup. Best place I can take that test at. I live in Virginia.
Commercial DMV in Virginia.. better to call and ask..
I have no idea except in Cali.
I have a question too,
When you changed 2 lanes to the left right off the exit of the freeway, did you make sure you were clear and then crossed both lanes at once or did you change one lane and drive on it before switching to the second lane.
Good question I got lucky usually in that area there’s a lot of traffic all the time what I did was I saw that there was no vehicles behind me so I change lanes based on the instruction I was given by the instructor and I make sure that there was no vehicles behind me and I made sure that I was clear
Do you know why you didn’t have to do the 90degree turn into the parking space ?
I have no idea
Why the video always switches to your camera view at every turn, then it switches to front view after finishing each turn?
Can get a better idea of how wide the streets are to make a wide turn or tight turns. Also get a better idea of what street it is for the ppl that are testing at this DMV.
How did you use your regular truck? For CDL don't they make you check air brakes, point out alternator, u joints, axle etc? That's part of cdl right?
Yes you do the regular pre trip inspection
Except the air break test
If your vehicle dose not have air breaks you don’t don’t take the air break test.
I got nervous just watching this video lol
Jajajaja tomorrow is my road test!!!!!!
Good don’t worry you will pass. 👍👍
@@RATLLC I passed with 1 point but I did!!!!!!!! Feeeeeeel sooooo gooood!!!
Nice man !!! I’m so happy for you it’s the best feeling man!!!
Can you hop in a big rig, with the way you did your test with your truck and not a semi?
No you need air brakes.
Which I had to go and redo the test.
It’s better to do it with a semi. To do air brakes.
@@RATLLC thanks for the fast reply. But you could still go out there with with out that California weight limitations?
If you take the test without the air brakes. You will have a restriction on your license with no air brakes and no manual transmission. No weight restrictions.
@@RATLLC when you went to do it again in a semi, did you rent one?
@@caligrown2460 at the time yes
But now you can’t due to the change of law. You have to go through a school now.
What about the air brakes ?
It’s better to do air brakes with a semi truck/ trailer. So you have no restrictions on the license.
Is this still allow in California to test with your own truck and trailer?
Not anymore you have to go to school.
Would this be the same test if getting a licence for 5th wheel that has GVWR greater than 15,500 Lbs?
You don’t need a class A for 15,500
If you were over 26k lbs then yes.
Put it in manual and put the parking brake on? Was this a manual truck?
Nope it’s an automatic
Nice video! Did you have to do a pre-trip inspection as part of the behind the wheel exam? Did they ask you if you came in with someone that carries a CDL? Just asking since technically you need to be accompanied by a CDL holder when driving with your permit. I’m taking the test soon with the same setup you have.
Nope no one asked me anything. Yes I had to do the Pre-trip inspection, that will be the first thing you are going to do before you take any other test and if you fail pre-trip then you will not advance to another test. So make sure you pass
RAT LLC where do you check or study for the pre-trip and post trip for a setup like ours? No air brake endorsement. I don’t find to much information
Hopefully soon I’m going to make a video on that very important video that’s exactly what i wanted to know when I was getting into car hauling hotshots I want to help you guys out as much as possible stay tuned for the video.. now what I did was took pictures of everything in my truck and memories what everything was and did my pre-trip exam study that way. I’ll make a video soon.
Damn this instructor is hela nice!
@@gil9905 yea he was a nice dude
@RAT LLC Did the instructor mention anything about finishing your turns In the same lane you started in? Or just Aslong as you don’t hit the curb your good? Road Skills test tomorrow kinda nervous
Sorry for the late reply best thing to do is listen to the instructions of the instructor but if you want too chang the lane you can if its right of way. Good luck tomorrow hope you pass
@@RATLLC thank you for the response! You’re the only person on TH-cam to respond. Thanks man I appreciate that 🙏🏼 for some good news tomorrow
No problem my friend here to help and go the speed limit make sure you stop before the white lane on the stop signs 🛑 and just be patient you will pass good luck.
@@RATLLC this is my second attempt, my first I failed the pre trip, she couldn’t tell me what I missed but all she said was that I was so close but I needed to slow down so tomorrow I’m taking my time and being patient!
Yes definitely slow down and take your time most people pass definitely the second time and you will my friend. Take your time on pre trip. Remember every little thing hazed lights you checking your battery 14 voltages in the truck everything.
Thanks for your video. I’m in Redding and I need CDL-A. I know nothing about the process, can you kindly recommend what steps I should take and what steps to avoid.
Sure first advise that I was given was that what are you using your Class A for? Freight…car hauling….. etc you have to ask yourself that question.
Second is now that law has changed it’s pretty hard to get a class A. You have to enroll into a school now pay up to $7k for the classes. Unless you have your permit before feb 7 2022.
If so then you don’t need a class to get a class A. Before I get into the details let me ask you a question have you did your written test ? And got your permit?
@@RATLLC thank you! I’m in trouble then! I don’t have any permits, test, nothing! I do construction and I’ll be hauling equipment. I have a Dodge 5500 and 14’ dump trailer. I guess I can get many fines. IDK. Thanks!
What’s the GVWR for combination truck and trailer you are hauling?
@@RATLLCtruck 19K trailer 14k
@@buddyb1201
Yea 33k you need a class A. First step is to go to a school probably have to pay 7k you will take a pre general knowledge test there once you get 80% then you can go to the DMV to actual GK test once you pass then you got your permit after that you have 14 days to practice your pre trip off track parallel parking straight back and road test. Your school will provide truck and trailer for you make sure you find a school that dose unlimited test on the truck so you can pass the test eventually if you fail.
Being in a truck like this can u look back from your window to back up doing these test
Yes you can. But a lot of the DMV are different they may ask not to… and most they don’t care.
Enjoyed your video. I'm assuming you passed since the examiner said you did excellent. I'm half way through CDL-A school but was wondering if there is more money in car hauling/Hot shots? Carriers are promising around $1000.00-$1200.00 a week for new CDL-A drivers, can hot shot guys make more than that? I'm in SoCal.
Thanks and no need to go to cdl school I paid about $68 dollars for my test and my family member just took his test for $83.. study and practice... then rent a truck with air breaks for $120 from enterprise and take your test
Yes definitely up north if you work for 11hrs 5 days a week you can do close to 7k to 10k a week really at the end depends on loads if available...first when there is loads you can make good money and 2nd you can’t be lazy got to work hard every day. No days off when your owner ops
Correction after Diesel and miscellaneous you are doing about $4k -6k
Do you need a trailer when taking the test ? Or a truck with air brakes is good enough?
Definitely need a trailer
@@RATLLC so they don’t provide a trailer for non commercial? So basically they except that you drove there illegally? I guess your test paper receipt would be proof to CHP that you are about to test? I’m trying to get certified before I get my truck and tiny house... renting is a good idea! don’t know what to do about the trailer... maybe I’ll just wait until I own one.
Congrats!!!
Do you have to call out speed limits or signs ?
No
So you can take the behind the wheel test with a pickup and gooseneck trailer?
Yes... That’s what I did 👍
@@RATLLC what about the pre-trip inspection/test? Does that need to have air brakes?
No air breaks test just pre-trip inspection
So basically if you don’t have air breaks you don’t take the air break test just the pre trip inspection for your truck and trailer just like how you would do with an semi truck except the air breaks.
@@RATLLC so could you still drive a semi with air brakes and such if you do the test without? Or do they put restrictions on your license just to drive pickup and trailer?
You don't have to say anything during the road test? I thought you had to say proceed with caution and things like that
You don’t have to in the dmv that I did my test but every dmv is different . The best this to is go there and ask the ppl that already took the test and see if you have to say something.
@@RATLLC ok. I might just to be on the safe side
hey, im looking to take my pre trip and road test, i dont have access to a class A truck and trailer , what should i do?
Go to a CDL school you can rent one for $300 a day.
How do cross the Unusual Railway Crossing?
Slow down Look both ways left & right if when you feel safe then cross.
👍🏾 Good job
How fast do you go over railroad tracks?
Whatever is posted as the speed limit on that road with tracks on it.
@@RATLLC Alright thanks a lot
No problem
Can I do the test with any truck and trailer ?
Or semi truck is required to get the CDL A ?
You can take a test with any truck and trailer
But make sure it’s a long one they might tell you that it’s to short for class A
And also you will have no air breaks on your license if you don’t do semi truck.
Hello
Even vehicle with trailer has a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or less (ram 3500 gvwr 14000 and trailer 12000)?
You should be good to go
My truck and trailer
Ram 3500 GVWR 14k
Trailer 50’wedge 4 car hauler GVWR 19k
I did a pre trip test/conventional parking parallel parking offset parking and road test on the combination.
@@RATLLC is there any written guideline as to what is too short? I have a 14 foot gooseneck with a gvwr of 14000 that i drive with my sierra 3500
@@northstatehauling657 no written guidelines at all the best thing to do is to go drive the trailer to the DMV and see if they let you test on it.
What does the written test consist of?
Please check out this video all the info you need to study for the test with restrictions for air breaks.
th-cam.com/video/Ln_d3dfWIJ4/w-d-xo.html
Did you have to have someone with you when you arrived at the DMV for the driving test?
Nope it was me and my truck and trailer
@@RATLLC but technically one needs a CDL holder to operate CMV with learner's CDL right ?
@@RATLLC is you truck and trailer are CDL required right ?
It’s required a CDL but I live 3 miles away from the commercial DMV so it wasn’t an issue for me
Just came back from Lancaster CA DMV. They made me bring someone with CDL A. They showed me in my permit that I MUST, even it without air brakes. That DMV is really sucks.
Thank you !!!
You're welcome!
Bro one big question how long was the road test ?
Road test about 35-40min if you do the speed limit.
Thank u so much bro now i know its a long drive
Yah just take it easy and focus on the instructions and the road the train 🚊 tracks look both ways and you should be good 👍
Thanks bro u make it seee super easy in the skills
Practice practice practice that’s all it is my friend. Thanks tho
Did you have any restrictions on your cdl?
Yes restricted to airbrakes
@@RATLLC doesn't this also put a fifth wheel restriction on your cdl A ?
Nope just no air breaks for me
@RAT Hey, brother. Greetings from Southern Cali’ (I.E. area). Heading into the DMV to finally get this commercial behind the wheel done once and for all and wanted to reach out to you for just a bit of guidance when it comes to the pre-trip. I’ll be doing mine with a 30’ gooseneck flatbed trailer and just want to get a bit of a idea on what it is that they’ll be asking on that pre-trip. Thanks a ton in advance, I’m sure that by now you’re already busy driving around so it might take you a bit to reply. Thanks, man! 🙌🏼
Hey what’s going on man no problem and thanks for watching I usually reply pretty fast so you’re doing a 30 foot gooseneck flatbed they don’t ask you anything all you have to do is the on pretrip know what you’re talking so for example you’re going to Mention to them that it’s properly Hitched to the truck the pin is down your chains are attached safety chains emergency brake wires attached 8 plug wire harness is attached and you’re going to look at your frame of the trailer mention that it’s not cracked damaged or broken also you’re gonna talk about your tired your leaf springs your U bolts The more stuff you mention the more points you get so if he’s writing things down that’s a good and positive things I hope you pass man good luck Let me know if I’m looking for drivers
@@RATLLC I’m sure that with just mentioning what you just said and also a couple other things like leaks and stuff I’ll be ok.
@@RATLLC You’re awesome, man, wish I would’ve came across your video a couple months back, I wouldn’t have waited until now.
How do I pass the written test?
Ok so are you in Cali ?
If so then all you have to do is study this from the (California commercial driver handbook) *****(note this is only for car hauler with no air brakes)****
SECTION 2: DRIVING SAFELY ..................... 2-1
2.1 - Vehicle Inspection ............................... 2-1 2.2 - Basic Control of Your Vehicle ............ 2-10 2.3 - Shifting Gears.....................................2-11 2.4 - Seeing ............................................... 2-13 2.5 - Communicating ................................. 2-14 2.6 - Controlling Your Speed...................... 2-17 2.7 - Managing Space ............................... 2-21 2.8 - Seeing Hazards ................................. 2-24 2.9 - Distracted Driving .............................. 2-28 2.10 - Aggressive Drivers/Road Rage ....... 2-31 2.11 - Driving at Night ................................ 2-32 2.12 - Driving in Fog .................................. 2-35 2.13 - Driving in Winter .............................. 2-36 2.14 - Driving in Very Hot Weather ............ 2-37 2.15 - Railroad-Highway Crossings ........... 2-39 2.16 - Mountain Driving ............................. 2-41 2.17 - Driving Emergencies ....................... 2-43 2.18 - Antilock Braking Systems ................ 2-46 2.19 - Skid Control and Recovery.............. 2-47 2.20 - Accident Procedures ....................... 2-49 2.21 - Fires ................................................ 2-49 2.22 - Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving ..... 2-52
2.23 - Hazardous Materials Rules for All Commercial Drivers .................................... 2-54
SECTION 6: COMBINATION VEHICLES....... 6-1
6.1 - Driving Combination Vehicles Safely..... 6-1 6.2 - Combination Vehicle Air Brakes .......... 6-5 6.3 - Antilock Brake Systems ....................... 6-8 6.4 - Coupling and Uncoupling .................... 6-8 6.5 - Inspecting a Combination Vehicle ..... 6-12
SECTION 11: VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST11-1
11.1 - All Vehicles........................................11-1 11.2 - Internal Inspection (All Vehicles).......11-1 11.3 - External Inspection (All Vehicles) .....11-4 11.4 - School Bus Only ...............................11-8 11.5 - Trailer................................................11-9 11.6 - Coach/Transit Bus ............................11-9 11.7 - Taking the CDL Vehicle Inspection
Test ............................................................11-10
****NOTE YOU DONT HAVE TO STUDY THE ENTIRE HANDBOOK IF YOU WANT THIS LICENSE FOR CAR HAULER THEN THIS IS ALL YOU NEED TO STUDY!
Here is a link to a DMV handbook
www.dmv.ca.gov/web/eng_pdf/comlhdbk.pdf
Raziq Auto Transport LLC thanks bro
No problem good luck
You keep saying car hauler hot shot, is that something different that a regular hotshot hauler.
He didn't let the pedestrian pass the road completely
Funny looks like Ali’s truck across in the beginning
You guys need to thank me for getting the racist survivor and inspector fired. Anyone taking the test wear a hidden camera. Trust me.
Omg the drive test is ssooooo long
Yes it is.
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