Illinois CDL test facility recommendations

I'm sorry, I can't answer your specific question. However, as a former driver trainer, I strongly suggest you ensure you have a driver trainer with a calm demeanor who can teach from the passenger's seat. Worry not about some of the ogres known to inhabit some of the testing facilities. With the right driver trainer, you'll be well-armed and trained to confidently DEMONSTRATE you have satisfactory knowledge of your equipment and can safely drive and maneuver the vehicle.

Fear not the inspector; fear only not being prepared to demonstrate you know what you're doing and why.

 

I think he's asking for which testing facility is the easiest to pass the test he is going to rent a truck no school from what I understand

 

As a heads up a lot of companies won't touch a fresh Illinois CDL without a 160 hour certificate. This is still from the Ryan days of people buying Cdls.

 

Ah. Do you actually take a rig onto the roadways solo? Or, do you have a cdl holder with you?

I certainly don't have the FMCSR regs for training/certification memorized, but will your self-taught approach pose any problems when you find an easier facility to test at?

 

Why not just sign up with a company that will train in Illinois?
Here's two with school around Chicago area:
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Can you pass the 150 part pre-trip inspection. Most Illinois testing facilities fail new drivers on that. You have to pass that before the road test. The tester will stand right over you and you better use the proper nomenclature a say out load what the part is and what you're inspecting the part for.

 

Have you considered an IL-approved third party tester? A quick Google search may yield some in your area you could start researching.