Road test for PC Air driver

[lowats]

Hey can anyone give me any advice/what to expect for my road test next week? I currently have my CDL & have been driving semis for 6months at my 2nd job. (10 speed)
But I've only been driving stick for about 8 months in total. I know everyone says that they will give me the worst truck to test in...
Also will they let me play around with it for a few mins before I test? Thank you

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Yes, they should let you drive it around the parking lot for a few minutes to get used to the shifting sequence.

Locally they use the same road test as the one given by the DMV.

Good luck and don't hit nuthin'.

 

[lowats]

Thanks, do u know is it stick like car where you have to put foot to floor or stick like semi where you only have to push like half way down..?

 

[lowats]

Yes, they should let you drive it around the parking lot for a few minutes to get used to the shifting sequence.

Locally they use the same road test as the one given by the DMV.

Good luck and don't hit nuthin'.

^^^
Forgot to tag you

 

[cosmo1]

Thanks, do u know is it stick like car where you have to put foot to floor or stick like semi where you only have to push like half way down..?

The clutch?

 

[lowats]

The clutch?

Yea

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Thanks, do u know is it stick like car where you have to put foot to floor or stick like semi where you only have to push like half way down..?

I have never driven a semi but I think you are talking about double clutching. Shifting in a PC is closer to a pickup truck than a tractor. You should get the hang of it within the first 5 minutes.

 

[lowats]

I have never driven a semi but I think you are talking about double clutching. Shifting in a PC is closer to a pickup truck than a tractor. You should get the hang of it within the first 5 minutes.

I see. On a tractor you only have to push the clutch in like 2 inches and you can shift. So I assume PC is pushing foot to the floor

 

[cosmo1]

Yea

All the way down.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I see. On a tractor you only have to push the clutch in like 2 inches and you can shift. So I assume PC is pushing foot to the floor

Pretty much.

DO NOT start in 2nd gear on the road test!

 

[lowats]

Haha I wont. Thanks again everyone

 

[landrick]

There's nothing magical or unusual about it; just follow every rule of driving religiously. Come to a complete stop at every stop sign. Signal at *every* turn and when pulling from the curb. Don't speed or tailgate, and try to follow & demonstrate the 10-point commentary rules as you go. If you're not used to a clutch, one of the scarier things can be if they make you stop and start up on a hill. Just be smooth with it.