Keep in mind... Flashcards
Extra miscellaneous stuff that is important to remember
Demonstration of ability to identify parts on vehicle
You should be able to identify each part and tell the examiner what you are looking for
Accurate Safe Start
Must perform an accurate Safe Start (automatic failure if you don’t)
Rebuilding air/brake checks
Rebuilding air and brake checks must be done properly and in order (automatic failure if you don’t)
Pretrip
Pretrip is extremely important. It is the crucial first step in starting maneuvers and eventually the first step in passing the CDL State Test
Best Practice
Best practice - Use only approved 160 instructions and materials given at the branch and in the yard.
We have collaborated with the examiner to ensure you have exactly what you need.
Formula
Formula for passing the CDL State exam the first time:
Pretrip
Pretrip-Pretrip-Pretrip -
Learn it, read/practice daily, and be able to teach it by test time
Listen/ask questions
Listen and ask questions if you don’t understand and be prepared every day to learn.
GOAL
Remember the GOAL - get a CDL!
Not socialize, pass the time… you will get back what you put in
Listen, Learn, Practice
Listen, Learn, Practice … repeat until proficient
Mindset
Mindset is everything. Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t..you’re right!
Attitude/mindset determines success or failure
160 Staff
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Use our expertise and your determination to get a CDL.