Oregon CDL Test - Be Prepared

Trucks are usually out of my interest and my knowledge, but this is a driving blog, and trucks are driven too. Just for today, truckers get a special treat in the form of a (long) article by Ty Mathers explaining about the Oregon CDL test. At the end, they also get a job offer.

Preparing For The Oregon CDL Exam

DMVs and good memories probably don't go together. In fact, you may dread the DMV. After all, you had to go and take a test in order to get your license, and then wait in line to get your picture taken, and then wait, and wait. If you are trying to obtain a commercial driver's license, there are a few things that you can do in order to make your trip to the DMV a little more pleasant.

First, you can arrive with plenty of time to finish what you need to. Give yourself at least an hour to take the necessary exams. If you arrive at the DMV within an hour before closing, they won't even let you take the test. This means that you will want to take time off work, and give yourself enough time to arrive at the appropriate location.

Second, you should be prepared. If you have gone to a commercial truck driving school, you should know everything you need to pass the written exam, the pre-trip inspection, and the road test. But there is more to being prepared than knowing how to back up an eighteen wheeler. Being prepared means that you bring your application (filled out), and two forms of identification with you. One of the forms of identification should be a picture identification. You should be prepared to pay all fees. The DMV doesn't take credit cards, so bring another form of payment.

If you are nervous about passing your test-maybe you don't test well-then give yourself enough time to retake the test. You can take it twice in a day without paying an extra fee. If you fail it a second time, you can come back and take it another day.

You should prepare for your written exam by going over questions and answers, as well as taking sample tests. You should make sure that you have enough behind the wheel training to feel comfortable enough when taking the road test, and you should know how to perform a pre-trip inspection.

If you are applying for any endorsements -air brakes, HazMat, tank, etc. -make sure that you have filled out the appropriate paperwork.

So, while following these guidelines won't turn your trip to the DMV into a relaxing mini-vacation, they should take some of the stress out of your visit. Remember to give yourself plenty of time, prepare for the exams, bring appropriate paperwork and identification. Doing so will help you leave some of the stress at the door to the DMV. Doing so will help you get one step closer to finding an Oregon truck driving job!

Source: EzineArticles.com.

Good luck, truck drivers!
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