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Need to practice backing, but no access to a truck, Help!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by wannabetruckgirl, Jun 27, 2015.

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  1. Jun 27, 2015 #1
    wannabetruckgirl

    wannabetruckgirl Bobtail Member

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    Here's the scenario, I got my cdl temps and have been practicing in my friends truck, when he's home. Unfortunately, that's not too often. I tried a day at a trucking school (only one day because that's all I could afford) I took the pre trip and failed. I've been studying that but I need a truck to practice in!! Any ideas?
     
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  3. Jun 27, 2015 #2
    street beater

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    Whats your end game? Do you have a employer that will hire you if you get a cdl?
     
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  4. Jun 27, 2015 #3
    Vilhiem

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    Many schools loan out their trucks for the cdl exam, but that doesn't help you practice.

    For now you might get a toy truck like what you intend to drive. Yeah it might sound a little weird but now you have something that'll give you an idea of how a truck moves. But practicing with that may help you.

    ...not to mention, if you hit something with the toy truck the DOT can't fine you and there's no repairs!
     
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  5. Jun 27, 2015 #4
    okiedokie

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    A car and a trailer is the same as a semi. If you can back that up you can back a truck up.
     
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  7. Jun 28, 2015 #5
    Vio

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    Where is ur location?
     
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  8. Jun 28, 2015 #6
    DUNE-T

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    I rented an u haul truck with a trailer for a day and spent all day practicing backing up in a Kmart parking lot. Sure, it's not as big as a semi, but it gives you a feeling of the trailer. Next day I was backing up like a pro when I did the test
     
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  9. Jun 28, 2015 #7
    jet460

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    ...........
     
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  10. Jun 28, 2015 #8
    Moosetek13

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    Yes.

    Stop trying to do it by yourself and get in a good school that can teach you correctly.
    This is not a game.
     
    Moosetek13, Jun 28, 2015
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  11. Jun 28, 2015 #9
    wannabetruckgirl

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    I've got a job lined up running teams with my longterm boyfriend. I practice when I can but its not enough. and no money or time for school.
     
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  12. Jun 28, 2015 #10
    wannabetruckgirl

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    I could only afford one day at a good school. I just don't have the money or the time. I have my temps and drive the boyfriends truck when I can. Been out on the road & know its not a game. I had a set of flaming duels fly off another truck and hit us. Im fully aware of the dangers, but I am a good driver just need practice backing to pass the test.
     
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