Test your Class A CDL Road Skills- Ride Along - Austin, Texas
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- Test your Class A CDL Road Skills Ride Along - Austin, Texas
This video is an example of what you would experience when taking a Class A CDL Road Test. In this video, and with many Class A CDL Road Tests, you will experience the following: turning out of parking lots crossing lanes of traffic - crossing railroad tracks near intersections where you need to turn tightly to the right - merging into turn lanes - entering highways - driving highway speeds - exiting highways - turning left at multiple turn lane intersections - driving down curvy roads at low speeds - taking tight left turns - driving on roads where lanes merge - stopping and starting on inclines - driving on roads where there are no stripes - driving on roads where one lane opens to two lanes - making a u turn in tight areas - (backing and parallel parking* not shown in this video, but at minute 13:15 - 13:25 you can see where you might be able to practice that maneuver) merging into turn lanes dealing with traffic and overhanging obstructions. If there is anything you see that I missed or have any questions then please leave a comment and I will do my best to get a good answer for you.
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Just passed my class A with no restrictions. Remember when I used to watch this video begging God to help me pass. Brothers and sisters, if I can do it, believe me when I say you can too!
Amen
Congrats bro
I I just passed my knowledge air brakes and combo weight studying for the road test now
Amen
Thank you
Was it easy?
I like how he's actually instructing you and no yelling at you for mistakes....thats a good trainer
I went and got my CDL 8 years ago and my trainer was constantly yelling and belittling me. By the end of my week on the road with him, I was a mess and quit. Went back to working in an office. Now I'm about to get a job driving school bus. At least my CDL isn't going to waste.
@@cellospot give it another try man don’t let one bad trainer ruin your whole experience with truck driving there’s more good than bad out there
@@cellospot you should had asked the school for a different instructor
@@cellospot😂😂😂😂 I had one of those once he was a maniac
Just from watching this. I can tell the instructor has been doing this for a while and knows what he's doing. Correcting little mistakes can go a long way for down the road. I just passed my permit test. I am in school to do my road stuff. Wish me luck. I'm a yard jockey already but it's a completely different thing.
Worried about failing at all? I want to do this so bad but the company holding a 5G bill over your head if you don’t pass the school in 3 weeks makes me nervous
@@brycesasser6204 go in prepared as possible, CDL commercial learners permit in hand along with your medical card. Also be very familiar with the Class A pre trip as you will test out in front of a state examiner, be familiar with the maneuvers off set back , 90 degrees angle back , parallel parking. Your right they do through at you at lot of knowledge and skills, this along with only 3 or 4 weeks to learn all this is not enough time for proper training in my opinion. This along with paying 5 to 7 thousand dollars for school and no guarantee of success makes for a highly stressful time which just makes learning curve more difficult. Best wishes for your success in a new ,exciting and prosperous career! 🚛
Did you pass hope so I’m in school now good luck
Good luck brother
good luck brother
My CDL Skills Test (Class A) is tomorrow, wish me luck!
Edit: I passed :)
No
+@@Fusion991 Wow. Thanks.
Good luck!!
Thanks!
I am very happy that you passed. Have a safe wonderful life👍
I’m an owner-op and have been driving trucks for 26 years. You reminded me a lot of my instructor that I had back in 1994. Laid back and relaxed but yet very attentive to every situation. This really helped me to overcome the nervousness that many new students have to driving a rig. This guy will be a very good driver because he obviously has had the proper training. I wish that a lot of these yahoos that I see out here had instructors like you, the roads would be a lot safer. 👍
That's awesome, Thank you for your insight! We appreciate you.
You ever had anxiety attacks while beeing a truck driver??
@@donkiko6708 no, I have not, but I can see why you might ask that question. Remaining calm is one of the key factors in truck driving. If you lose your cool, you are doomed to make costly mistakes.
@@SoCal780 I'm a brazilian guy 38 yo hard working. Do you know any trucker company that may be interested to hire oversees immigrants as a truckers in America Sr? Can you help me?
@@EMERSONBUCHENER there are LOTS of them. I see (well, we all do) immigrants from all over the world driving for many different companies, including my own. If you can get to America legally and are qualified to drive a truck, you will have no problem. If you do need training, you can get that too. There is a driver shortage here in the U.S. and we are in demand. I would look into Schneider if I were in your shoes. Stay away from Swift, they have a horrible reputation and are the butt of everyone’s jokes. I hear their training is lackluster at best, which is why they have so many accidents. There are MANY companies out there, so do some research. I wish you well.
One thing I have learned from this is it takes 25 minutes to eat a pomegranate
hahahaha
problems
Man knows how to savor.
Lol
😂
Just did 6 weeks of training and my road test is in a few days. Been training in 13 speed at Northern Academy of Transportation Training and the instructors have all been amazing. Best experience ever!
Did you pass?
Great video, the instructor is chill and confident which makes the driver even more confident
When i got my license back in the late 90s all i had to do was go to a parkinglot and a guy had cones set up. All i had to do is go through the cones and back the truck. He gave me an envelope and i took that to dmv and they gave me my cdl. No schooling, none of this stuff. My first trip out in a tractor trailer by myself was actually only like the second time i was out on the road. And i had a manual truck with 10 gears. I drove for 2 years. I never forget that feeling getting those license. My boss immediately boosted my pay up $4 more an hour. That was alot back then.
This why I laugh when super truckers say CDLs get handed out nowadays. No they don’t. the modern cdl test is way harder.
@lefthanded5473 you have to earn those cdls now. 20+ years ago, they did hand them out.
When he stalled out, man, brings back memories. 😂 The nervousness one can feel those first few months of training. 😂
Thank god for automatic trucks lol
Before driving truck I had a motorcycle I’ve stalled so many times when leaving stop light. I stalled out in the School’s truck making a left on a light. Everyone was honking at me. I was like “oh well” lol
Im class of 2024, and this is the career path im taking. Ill be hella nervous driving one of those trucks but that dont stop me from getting my CDL 😅
I'm getting nervous just watching. Big respect to all the truck drivers.
Thank you!
You remind me of the guy ( ex trucker driver ) who taught me how to drive a car when i was 16- i still do everything he taught me 30 years ago. excellent job sir !
I took my class a road test in the state of Indiana, passed it on my birthday, best birthday present I ever had
I just took my road test today in Alaska and it was absolutely nerve racking but I passed. Did great at Alley Docks, parallels and backing. Ok at up and down shifting but during the examination the pressure nearly did me in. Thank you KP Driving, Kenai
Good stuff!
So all of you have to give test on manual trucks in US? Here in Canada test is on auto but I heard they are changing rules from next year that if someone gives test on auto he can only drive auto truck
@@Punkbars you can do Manual or Auto but if you do auto you will have a manual restriction on your CDL
I need help with alley docking, any tips?
I just passed my 1A drive test, air break, coupling and uncoupling, general knowledge and pre trip.
Taking a month off work to go see my dad since covid has made it hard to see him in a few years. I can't wait to get behind a truck and drive again. Watching cause I miss my instructors and their constant constructive criticism. 😂
You can take the girl out of the truck, but you can't take the truck out of the girl. 😂🚚
Can't wait to start driving. ❤️ Thanks for these videos.
I drive east coast mostly New Jersy, Long Island, New York, PA. If you are fairly new couple things you gotta know.
BE aggressive, if you have the right of way ITS YOURS!!, If you have the space then TAKE IT!!
If you don't feel confident in your driving skills as of yet then you must avoid heavy traffic areas!!
Good Advice!!
I second this, New Yorkers especially drive like jerks. They give you nothing no matter what you drive. You have to take what’s yours or they’ll just run over you!
where did you go for the CDL training? I'm passed in NJ and and currently researching.
@@WhyHowNow I did mines with Steven's Transport in Colorado, move down there from PA just to get the license done but look for Truck Masters, my brother did it there and they Secure you a job just to start which is nice!
Also try to get it done before March dance the law is going to change and it's going to be alittle more tricky to get the license
@@Sanncheztv truck masters in NJ? Nice man, thank you for the advice!!
Best video I have seen of actual driving scenarios and coaching. Coach was eating and relaxed that’s how you know he’s the Goat.
Whenever I do get my CDL license I would want this instructor. Who doesn't freak out over something so small he would just tell you things and tells his experience.
Today I had test, failed on road test. Passed inspection and skills. I have to go back for road test, thanks for the video.
You can do it!
i did mine 3 times here in canada now im class 1 truck driver
Hey your background picture are you a bus driver?
No, I was a Shuttle driver.
What did u fail on during your road test? I just pass my test on 12/23/20
This is cool, I live in Austin Texas and I’m getting ready to go take my test so I’m watching these videos and I recognize literally everywhere he is going 😂😂😂 and they even passed by my apartment 🤣
That’s wassup I’m in Austin too on the northside
This instructor was great. My first road lesson the instructor was watching conspiracy videos on his phone, trying to show me them while I was driving a tractor trailer for the first time. My second road lesson, he did the same but he also fell asleep during the lesson. Good times, I learned a lot...
I am from slovenia, got my truck test in 2 days. Hope that one day i will drive in your beautiful country..
My dad is CDL driver. Moved to TX from WI last year: in WI, he had his Class A, B, C and D + Hazmat: a worker at the DMV was shocked to see this because his type of license doesn’t exist here in TX apparently. He came out of semi retirement and was looking to drive school buses but learned he would have to take the test despite having the WI license to do so. He been driving for 20 years and never received so much as a speeding warning.
Not sure why this video popped up but I will say that with the shortage of CDL, one would think states would honor a license like his and not require you to retest.
Each state has different requirements.
And Texas has some pretty stupid and pretty strict rules and laws regarding class A driving ….. we are very lax on emissions but that’s about it……….. even renewing your license if you let it go requires you to retest………. They make you retest to see if you comply with the Texas requirements etc etc…….
This video is spot on I just took my CDL skills test from a third party CDL examiner and passed it. But as far as the gentlemen he did pretty good
Did my training at Road Masters in Florida back in 1997. Great school but my on road trainer was a grouchy woman but she was fun. This guy is great! Relaxed but attentive and detail oriented with turns, shifting, approaching intersections, traffic.......etc. Great trainer!
Good stuff
I wish I could get that guy as my instructor while learning to drive a truck. He is awesome...experience always and definitely matters.
Me too!!
Yes, i agree!
@@SteveHMcIntosh i have orientation Tuesday going to start my cdl class soon hope fully I’m scared and nervous this is new to me I always over think like I’m a good listener but like I’m not good at test taking but like I’m scared over all any rookie tips for people starting to get their cdl like me
@@yeisonenamorado2451 your going to do great ‼💯💯💯💯
me too
What I’ve learned from my pops as a non truck driver is ALWAYS give truck drivers two R’s room and respect.
Just passed my class B with no restrictions. I was so nervous! Many ask why I went for my class B and not just go for my A. Well.. I’m new to driving commercially and I wanted to get some experience behind the wheel with class B vehicles/trucks and gain more skill with that before I drive with a trailer. Class A makes me super nervous. I’m watching these videos to see how others do and maybe I’ll gain some more knowledge and confidence, but one things for sure no matter how many videos a person watches it will never fully prepare them for the real deal. I still love watching these videos though to gain some knowledge off others mistakes and their techniques. Everyone take care and safe driving!
December 2024…9 years later and this is still a great informational/instructional video
Thank you for posting this! I am going to get my CDL after high school and am trying to gain as much knowledge about the trucking industry as possible beforehand! The student is very good at driving the truck and the instructor seems like a cool dude!
Smart Trucking on TH-cam is a wealth of knowledge for you.
I’ll check it out right now! Thanks!
Best way is to start working for a non-cdl commercial company and learn the way the air brakes work and get familiar with trucks. You already will know most of it from youtube but its good to understand how to drive a vehicle with a certain height and weight. Other than the first year, its a great career and since you're starting off young you'll have a nice advantage over the people who start in their 20's and 30's like me lol
EightSnaps no just get your cdl and work on it
@@AlecDaStar Already did. Just explaining some ways to get into it.
Also very important make sure you call out all your Possible hazards, street signs, weather condition, road conditions, bridge check state regulated, bridge conditions ect.. it’s very important that you talk about what’s going on around you!
Yes, I agree!
I just pass on 12/23/20 no pull-ups pass on my first try! Boy was I Nervous
I remember when I was training my instructor would tell me if you have me falling asleep your doing good 😂
This makes driving a truck look like a stressful ass job, they are just staying in one lane to me but in reality they are workin the laws of physics to keep that truck under control.
Cool
Am watching this for fast time swear I must look for this instructor once i win my green card for USA citizenship u have motivated me for track driving
Don't forget to signal until you are straight into the innermost lane (turn completed). Stay in the rightmost lane you can to go where you need. Anticipate 15 seconds and stay back to see the wheels ahead when you stop. Go slow and don't speed up too fast... or be in a situation to slow down too fast. Stop behind the stopsign but creeping up after that to see is okay. Stay in your lane. Don't touch the lines or curbs even a little. Watch your speed. Turn wide and late. Stay high and tight to the outside so your offset wheels don't shortcut too much. Wait for traffic opportunities. Don't block traffic unnecessrily. Take it slow. Anticipate stops and hidden stopsigns. Read signs as you go by. Check mirrors every 5 seconds or so at least. Watch for stale green lights. Anticipate and communicate. Signal.
Are you an instructor or are you a driver?
His instructor is really good
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I’m so ready for my journey and I pray I have a instructor just like this. Don’t take it easy on me because I am a female. I need straight toward and to the point instructions. Excitement is an understatement!!!!!! Great video
Kudos to you for starting your journey! When do you start? I'm currently studying to take my permit hopefully no later than the end of the month.
@@euneique thank you so much!! I will be attending training 1/12. I am super excited. My goal is have my permit before then with a few endorsements as well. I wish you well. What state you in?
@@crystaldiamond3256 you're more than welcome! Who are you doing your training through? I'm in Michigan and yourself? I will also be studying for my endorsements as well.
@@euneique Im going through our community college here in North Carolina. I am super excited.
I have passed my pre trip and yard skills, have the driving test this coming Tuesday one test away from getting my CDL
You showed some of the real stuff in trucking...silly things like stalling the engine and tight turns. Good stuff. Cabovers would make city driving much easier, if they made them still.
Thank you for watching the video!
I think they no longer do cuz they aint safe.
I did my Class 1 (Canadian Semi license.) and this instructor reminds me of my instructor. This is a good instructor.
It's weird that he's getting trained on a 10 speed, it doesn't even teach you how to split gears. In British Columbia, you're legally required to take your license test with a minimum 13 speed manual. Anything less and you get an Automatic restriction.
I'm 24 and just got my class A really excited
Love to see people still learning how to gear trucks to many schools are handicapping student with automatics which is a restriction on your CDL now
The instructor is killin, that guava!! Texas all the way...
Curb is an automatic fail where I am but this is helpful. Thanks!!
This is so helpful
I'm in my trucking school and can't wait to get on the road.
Thank you!
here in GA during training we have to stop before the white line on a stop sign and or red traffic light. it has to be visible to the driver and the examiner
Good to kno. I'm in GA and currently studying for my CDLs. Thanks for the tip! 😊
I actually had him as a instructor! his name is Jason I believe. Really good teacher and it’s thanks to him I was able to pass my road test and maneuvers first try. ATX BABYY! Hook em!
That is awesome! yes, it is Jason!
That instructeur is more relaxed and patient than I could be. Dude’s a worst shifter than ME!
Man I really appreciate you guys posting video it gives me somewhat confidence I really wanted to quit school cause my instructor was telling at me real Loud n I was doing better than this thank you guys so much N I'm not shaming you at all I understand the amount of pressure the beginning stages can bring
Is that Jason Keene?? He’s definitely one of the best. ACC is where I got my CDL instruction as well. Worth it!!
Yes, its Jason!
I feel like the instructor eating gives trust to the trainee that he’s relaxed and trusting with you
Trucking is a fun job but the hours can get crazy at times. Trip planning is key. Don't rely on gps all the time.
Passed my permit waiting for DDS so I can get the big boy Class A..cool trainer great video
Best video I've seen thus far and an actual visual alot of these videos do more harm than good
Thanks!
Start CDL schoo in 2 days.. got my permit, on to the driving part. Hella nervous. Pray for me lol man ive been watching videos on driving and the 120 inspection. Super nervous
You can tell this trainer is passionate and patient with his teaching ! I would love to have you as my trainer 😢..
Had you gotten your cdl already? So how did it went?
Just casually eating a pomegranate while testing.
Leg crossed too..Lol..Tells me he has some type of belief in the Driver!
Thanks for watching the video!
I was trying to figure out what he was eating the whole ride
@@michaelboyle9512 are you stupid. You have never seen a pomegranate? Did you think it was a watermelon
@@tmo.48 you are so lame you haven't figured out how to upload an image in your icon or create any content to your stupid channel
Just passed my Cdl class A road test yesterday 🙏🏾
Nice stuff bro, was it what you expected or was it easier or harder?
@@eliezerbaquedano3609 it’s was easier than I expected. I was nervous at first but once I got with the inspector everything I learned in school came right back to me. I finished everything in exactly an hour. The pretrip, backing maneuvers and the road test. I had to use both pull ups on my parallel parking but that’s about it. I’m actually starting my new job on October 6th
Same here brother. Congrats 👏
A lot of confidence has been reposed in the driver by his instructor. See how comfortable he is?
getting my CDL in 1.5 weeks. Only paid $4211 for the schooling. I’m In Wa state. Can’t wait to start super trucking! 5 week Program only cause my school runs 4 days a week instead of 5.
He did great. 7 Years later he's probably a pro
I turn 31 this month, single with no children ! I’m really thinking about this 🙏🏾
Don’t think about it too long bro just jump in to it !
Do it. Pretty good money too.
This dude is going to be a menace out there!
lol
Dude hoped on the inerstste and started hauling ass 😂
Palm the wheel which is a fail, not using two hands at all time, Rangefinder but, he recover started it up quick enough. But he still did good! Just always remember to keep two hands 🙌 on the wheel unless you are right about to shift. New York
Thanks for the info
Man I wish I was training in texas!! 😂 huge roads, no traffic.
I'm training In Washington... Tacoma. Sooo soo much traffic, tiny tight ass roads, confusing roads, horrible drivers. Lol I'm nervous for sure!
Such a great video. I feel like I'm there with you
Nightmare learning to drive a hyway tractor truck in big city traffic..
I asked my instructor to take me to a quiet area to learn ..nope..straight away downtown at rush hour 4.00 pm,my hands were sweating so bad my hand was sliding off the stick,and the instructor kept wiping the stick off.
Damn!!! I need a teacher like that.... chilly and calm
Its nice when the teacher is relaxed
i love how the guy saw the truck and backed up from the road 7:12
Agree
So glad they got rid of most of those 60 MPH zones through the cities.
Am watching this video on my bed hoping one day I’ll drive. Inshaallah 🙏✊🏿
Man these very so much from state to state, as someone who literally just graduated and passed his road test in New York, our instructors would have lost their minds from some of the stuff done in this video!
how was it? how was the road test and the parking test?
@@PrincessofthePrincesses the backing/parking would be very difficult without any practice but with a good amount of practice and effort it was simple. The road test is different for everyone. You must pay attention and call out every obstacle and hazard you see!
Still can't get over that the dude's just fucking casually eating a pomegranate Lmao
Good job boy this is how is done and for the trainee good job.good shifting very proactive in how to handle the truck.
That truck sounds amazing
I failed my on the road test twice I'm gonna go back and practice some more I'm gonna be ready next time and get that class A
Instructor just a boss widdit, eating a pomegranate chillin calling out the shots ! Lol good job on the drive tho
Thanks USOROB!
If it's a toss between two automobiles taking a turn before me - although I have the right of way - and my truck bending some metal, I'd rather not challenge them and let them satisfy their ego instead of having to pull to the side of the road to fill out unnecessary paper work and f**king up my day - or worse. Drivers instinctively will almost always try to beat a commercial vehicle to a turn due to lack of patience and empathy.
Yep, you are right about that!
Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV 🔴
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I can hear that high pitch wine of the Turbo
Got my Cdl A test for tomorrow. wish me luck
You passed?
I’m trynna focus here but I can’t stop laughing at the instructor for having his legs crossed the entire time and snacking while teaching 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Imagine trying to concentrate in the back seat... I had to make a video and watch it over and over to get it all
@@SteveHMcIntosh Hahah 10-4 I’m with you on that! Try to get all the giggles out before the training😂😂😂
That dude is so chill
I’m nervous just by watching this
Best instructor I’ve seen
I agree
Always check you speed and keep distance 💯 safety first
Very true!
This instructor knows how to calmly be assertive when giving direction
Wow he actually told him to not get bullied...beautiful instructions! If you have the right of way fucking take it!!
Dude right what a badass will go down in cdl instructor history lol
Learning to drive a big rig on Airport Blvd. That's hardcore
Those turns on the test. You never know when the light it’s gonna turn green. Well explained when he said start reducing the speed and put it to 6th gear.
@ 12:48 ----> I know this is training, but isn't STALLING an instant FAIL on the road test ?
@ 22:54 ----> Don't you have to be COMPLETELY in 1 lane while traveling thru an intersection ?
“Anytime you’re crossing over traffic, you don’t have the right of way. We have the right of way.” 🦉🦉
My CDL road Test (Class A) is tomorrow September 15 2021 , wish me luck!
how did you do?
@@agonleed3841 I passed. And upgrade to tanker and passed as well
@@agonleed3841 I passed. And upgrade to tanker and passed as well
Lol, I'm here watching this like I didn't pass my road test the first time
Can you help me plant corn next time?
nice i live in manor and use to take 290 down to 183 for work lol just got a job with amazon and been thinking about getting my cdl
Mad respect to all the truck drivers it looks fucking scary driving them big ass trailers lol
Thanks for the comment!
Homeboy killing that engine
Driver did amazing
I hope my instructor is chill but very attentive like that