Definatly watch those curbs! I know in this state if you run over a cub during a turn it's an instant fail. Keep an eye on the trailer when you're making your turns! And like the others said, ask for clarification if you don't understand something, or if you are in an unusual situation that might require some improvision.

 

So how'd it go?

 

Well, I blew it. I got my pretrip done w/o a problem and next was the cones. I have done what they asked me to do 100 times in the schools range with no problem. I shouldve aced the cones but my nerves got the best of me, they choked me to the point that I honestly was better my 1st day ever on the range then I was today. I looked pathetic out there. I am pretty disappointed in myself right now

 

Well you got that out of your system, now you'll be good to go for next time...

Dont worry too much, just have confidence that you CAN do it next time.

I got shot down on my first try because I didnt know a damn thing about the air brake test....It's a bummer, but it'llmake you better for next time.

 

well if i did it, you can do it too, im just 20 lol. but yeah good job done with pre-trip at least now you only have to focus on the cones, you should be good.

 

i just barely scraped by on my skills and failed the first time on the road.
it was a real pride buster for me.
but, i just picked myself up and passed on the retest ( 30 dollar fee :? )

if at first you dont succeed. try, try again. BOL

EDIT: i forgot. on the road test, dont look at the instructor or worry about his clipboard or what he writes. and dont think you failed because you think you did something critical.
just drive , do your best, pay attention and worry about whether or not you passed when the test is over. :wink:

 

We all got nervous, best just to think about the examiner as one of your instructors and you're just going for a ride.

 

Well his tomorrow is today. Wonder if he's going to come back and tell us how it went?

 

NHHunter,

Don't leave us hanging! Update please.

 

Go back a page GrayBeard, I added a small update, it wasnt too pretty. Nerves got to me because i shouldve aced the course!