Tests are Finished

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Tests are Finished

I have finished all my tests and I am ready to go to the DMV and get my CDL. I am pleased with how I did on them. I did good on the pre-trip and backing tests and marginal on the road test. I am glad to get it done. The road test went well but I am weak on the down shifting and gear recovery. I have driven straight shift vehicles all my adult life but I feel that it is working against me in this case. I do feel confident that with a few days driving that I will do fine. I have a lot of experience pulling trailers and I do a good job watching and maneuvering it.

I have some pre-hires and am waiting on a couple of more that should be completed in the next few days. I will then make a decision on which one that I will take.

I would like to add that I really appreciate Mr. Bentley and all his efforts in seeing that we have the skills that we need to become professional drivers. I would like to have had more time driving and less time spent in the class room. Being on separate campuses for the classroom and the driving I am sure has been a disadvantage for the class. I do feel that Mr. Bentley gets the class room work done very efficiently and with an open and relaxed discussion. His teaching methods are very effective. Thank you Mr. Bentley.