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[@Saf1225]

Just passed my cdl a test yesterday in the second attempt, I failed the reverse offset the first time , your videos and instructions have been very helpful mr steve , thank you!

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈 are you on my Facebook site- CDL Training Tips? Love for you to join and share your journey with the community.

[@julietagonzalez5833]

Omg i just failed on Monday on my offset too I retest on Saturday and im Just looking at videos my mistake i go to far right when backing up on top of That i was so nervous 😭

[@Saf1225]

@julietagonzalez5833 I was nervous too the first time and did the same mistake, just make sure you relax and take your time next time and make sure you use the free pull ups that you have to correct what goes wrong .and best of luck!

[@julietagonzalez5833]

@@Saf1225 thank you yesterday i tried to practice as much as I could today class got canceled due to rain too i might go tomorrow b4 testing on Saturday… my nerves really messed me up 😩… ty!

[@julietagonzalez5833]

@@Saf1225 thank youu i retest Tomorrow i better pass i was so nervous I didn’t put my bumper on the box so that messes mw up a lot

[@gregorypatterson2312]

Passed my CDL test last Friday on the first try for all of it. I feel so relieved lol it was a 3 week accelerated course. Definitely not for everyone but definitely worth it.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

BIG Congratulations to you! 🍾🎉

[@little7191]

I finally passed my DMV test! I officially have a Class A license. Such relief

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@little7191 congratulations 🍾🎈🎉. Way to go

[@little7191]

@@truckerstevecdlinstructor thank you so much. Your videos were a huge help! I was watching videos everywhere on KZbin just trying to be a sponge and take as much information in as I could so thank you!

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@little7191 Thank you 🙏. So glad my channel was helpful to you.

[@Big_Lou57]

Where are you working just got mine this week its been tough. Lot of nos from companies

[@allisonb9072]

This is an awesome video. I will be starting CDL school and I am trying to understand the concept behind all of the skills as well as study for my learners permit. This is an excellent video and extremely helpful. Thank you so much !!!

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@allisonb9072 Thank you 🙏 for your kind words. Please share my channel with as many as possible.

[@dave9656]

Great video. Very informative. Best one I’ve seen. Thank YOU!

[@viancacovarrubias]

I live in Dallas Tx they just started the new maneuvers and pre trip 3 days ago April 1st I’m testing tomorrow hoping everything goes good I just need pointers on my maneuvers

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Many pointers throughout my channel. You can do this 😄

[@stalkerstomper3304]

Steve, this is incredible. Just... wow. I need to keep re-watching it several times to internalize everything, but this is exactly what I needed. I had a rough 1on1 today on offset parking. My instructor was an excellent driver, but a poor instructor unfortunately. Fortunately, I recognized HIS strengths and asked him to physically demonstrate while I stood outside the vehicle and got to see everything he could see when he was standing in our lot while he was instructing me. He was awesome at doing it and I tried to absorb everything I saw since I couldn't rely on him explaining things well verbally. Every class I get someone different out of the 6 instructors that teach tractor trailer maneuvers. Hopefully, him and I learned something today to help us both perform better the next time we get paired together. Thanks for the videos and your time.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

I like my students to stand in front on the tractor trailer as it moves backwards. Every time the trailer moves left or right, say to your self “where would I Turn the steering wheels “. On the video, same - the trailer drifts to the left- where would you turn the steering wheel to stop the drift?

[@lavernealexander708]

Thank you steve, from california. I'm in trucking school right now. And this is the skill i struggle with.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Some students I have them do the set up. Back up to the first strip cone. But not into the alley. Then the students pull up and once again backs up to the cone. We do this several times until the students know how to back and make any needed adjustments. Then we start backing into the alley. With a good set up, this skill becomes easier. So I brake down the training in two parts for those who need this.

[@bryann3389]

I hope you got that CDL!!

[@gisetteanamolyg4457]

😊 This is now part of the CDL test in Florida Thanks for Sharing

[@dorothyharris681]

Thanks Steve! I've been struggling with this. I think your video might be a turning point for me. I'm off to the range to see 😊

[@temitopegbolagade5864]

Good video content. Thank you.

[@MichaelApker]

Thanks for the videos. We are in Southeast Virginia and haven't started doing these tests yet but Thanks to you I can get a jump on the curriculum for our school

[@gillahousing]

Good video

[@heemieheem4963]

Thanks for this video I'm from New Jersey and I failed the fourth maneuver 2 times I go next week hopefully 3 times a charm

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Hopefully it is. Please click onto videos on the homepage. There’s more videos on the offset plus some on the short version. Also refer my channel to your classmates if you will. Thank you, Steve

[@creamoffreight]

California! I'm in trucking school now. This video is very helpful. Thank you

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you 😊

[@RonGotSole]

Just got the word from my school last week, here in California. The new testing format

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you for your reply

[@michellebraley3942]

Thank you for posting this I’m a CDL-B instructor for school bus and we have to these maneuvers and one of my students messed up on the forward and I like how you filmed and explain this so I can show him where he messed up bus truck they skills are the same 😎😎

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

I also drive school buses. The front mirrors should show the area in the front of the bus. The driver can see the box - never had a bus driver fail the forward stop. As long as the mirrors are properly positioned. Thank you for viewing this video. Next month I may be training school bus drivers.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Also there is a video on the ground level where I am talking to the driver. Several videos on these new skills.

[@74alyse]

I am in a driving Academy here in Colorado I literally hate backing up because its on dirt. I think I would do so much better on pavement. We have to do these skills as well. I will continue to support the channel.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you 🙏. 160 driving academy has over 100 CDL Schools in the USA. Not sure how many of them are on dirt lots. They could put down stones but that money they don’t want to spend. I hope they are painting lines every day or when needed. Please refer my channel to your classmates and pass your CDL test.

[@heemieheem4963]

I really love this video I struggle with the offset backing

[@delphineholmes2745]

Thanks for this. WA state's getting on board beginning October 2023. I am in the first wave of people to perform this test for my in-person CDLA exam.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thanks for the information on the start date. Hard work and dedication will pay off. Please refer my channel to your classmates.

[@elizabethfulcher651]

Would you share the exact dimensions for the parallel parking? I am in training and my trainers literally told me that they don't know the measurements. I hope you can help. thx

[@jannger]

Massachusetts too

[@stephenterry8775]

Tx is now doing it

[@meoutthispiece9015]

Yes they did in NJ

[@Tonka.Blaster]

In Massachusetts too

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you 😊

[@bbmtge]

Personal opinion. The CDL skills test should be a nationwide test. Further, the constant changes from year to year are ridiculous and, often, the skills they test for are not real world.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

This test will be in all states this year. Every month states are changing over.

[@greghughes6234]

Great video Steve

[@jamiefontenotJamie]

Louisiana also does this

[@StandFast1611]

My instructor said while doing any of the skills, you cannot come to a complete stop, you can move slow but you cannot stop. Example; im doing the offset back and i stop my tractor to postions my wheels to the left. Im in CA not sure how true this is

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

That is FALSE ! Please review your CDL State drivers manual - printed or online and you will never find this I was a third party CDL State Tester and in the early stages you will stop. Even during your test, you may stop at times to think about your next step. Love to see my students do it all without a stop but yes you can stop. Talk to your CDL department head.

[@LoisLaneMiami]

We’re doing this in Ohio Thanks for the video ❤

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you 🙏. Have you joined my Facebook group- CDL Students training tips? Also have a wonderful New Year’s

[@LoisLaneMiami]

No I will check it out thanks

[@LoisLaneMiami]

@@truckerstevecdlinstructor can you send me a link. I tried to find it but there were a few and I didn't see an image of you on any of them. Thanks

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@LoisLaneMiami. Go to facebook : type in - CDL Students Training Tips. You will see a green kW tractor and my little head on the bottom of the picture. On Facebook.

[@christopherdelacerda5094]

Just started teaching Houston, Texas 2024

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Are you a CDL instructor? Also, are you on my Facebook page: CDL students training Tips ?

[@blues34oh]

Does one rear tire have to go between the line and cone or do BOTH of the rear right tires need to pass between the cone and line?

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

As long as one tire goes between the cone and line, you are good to go. Review your CDL drivers manual for the test on offset tracking.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

First test is the Forward control Stop.

[@SamsonKebede-kd9hq]

Very nays this training

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@SamsonKebede-kd9hq I am not totally onboard with this new range skills. Need the 90 degree and straight line.

[@creamoffreight]

Great video!

[@brandonspayd2214]

Hi Steve I like your videos. I am 6 days in on CDL school, so I am still new. My question is, when you do a get out and look, do you shut the truck off or leave it running? Thank you.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Brakes applied- in neutral - tractor can be running. Properly existing the tractor.

[@brandonspayd2214]

@@truckerstevecdlinstructor Thank you sir.

[@RightLaneTruckingAcademy]

Trucker Steve….can you give me the ground layout you’re using for maneuvers? Is it yellow tape or paint? Thanks buddy….love you videos

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Orange or Yellow paint. The dimensions are in the state drivers manual. I should also have them. Let me know exactly what you need.

[@RichardDavis-wk3tx]

California has the same test

[@srtrandyy]

Same test like this in Central Valley so much easier 🙏🏼

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

CA ?

[@srtrandyy]

@@truckerstevecdlinstructor yes California , pre trip inspection shorten no more part A , B , C they took out alley dock and regular offsets for us. This new way is so much easier now

[@Jojoe202]

I’m workin on my CDL from Washington,DC

[@TheHelpfulTrucker]

Hi trucker Steve... Great vid, very informative. Is there any way I could email you? I'd actually like to discuss these recent CDL test changes with you via zoom and upload the vid to my channel if you're open to it... eagerly awaiting your response

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

I have one or two of your videos on my playlist. Also I talk about you in some of my videos- tips on CDL schools. [e-mail] is the email for Facebook ect. Subject- the Helpful Trucker Love to see my videos on your channel.

[@angelhinojosa3856]

Dumb question but what’s the smallest height of cone the DMV can use for the skills test in California

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

They can use a very small cone but the standard size cone is better for the students and the tester. You want to clearly see the cone. No rules about size.

[@eldorajackson5566]

How many points if you don’t hit the hash mark, also I can look out my window when pulling my bumper in?

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Just posted a reply to your question. Please refer my channel to your CDL classmates. Thank you 🙏

[@Papajim1962]

Hi truckersteve. I’m a lead CDL Instructor in Minnesota. We’re starting oct 16. I haven’t heard how they’re scoring it

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Pre-trip: no more than 10 wrong . 11 is a fail. On skills, 9 points is a fail. If the front bumper is not in the box ( forward control stop) that’s Five points. Also for the forward off tracking 5 points.

[@Papajim1962]

Thank you. Any other points on the skills?

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@Papajim1962 encroachment 2 points. After the second free pull up, one point for each additional.

[@narcisoperalta7288]

In California the school is telling us that in off-set forward at least one of the trailer right dual tires "must" roll over the mark (touch the mark) that is about 4ft off the cone, otherwise is a failure. In internet everybody is saying that the trailer right tires should roll between the cone and the mark. The modernized standart exams will kick in here next week, not sure if the school is wrong or right about rolling at least one of the dual tires over that mark. Has anyone here seen these new skill requirements at your local DMV ? @@truckerstevecdlinstructor

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@narcisoperalta7288 called forward offset tracking. Pulling out of the alley, clearing the cones on the left. The real most tires right side must go in between the cone and the hash mark. If it rolls over top of the hash mark, that’s okay. If it to the left of the hash mark, 5 points. If the student is going to hit the cone on the right, the tester stops the driver- the driver will back up- one point. - then move forward. Hopefully in between the hash mark and cone. In Maryland, we have been doing this test for over a year now. Some tester have been failing students because the misunderstanding of the rules. The CDL drivers manual gives very clear instructions on all range skills.

[@hannahaltman8410]

What school do you train at

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Retired but doing some tractor trailers yard moves near home in Maryland.

[@jamiecoupon5801]

Is it happening in New York? Heard that a new exam was in the works.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

I believe it’s is. In New York Check online.

[@JasperRuffin]

I'm 3 1/2 weeks in, and I'm NO where near this good with the reverse parallel. In fact, I suck! Pray for me.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@JasperRuffin what is your class size? Are you receiving proper training? How long is your road training on a public road? Is your range on dirt? Is the rest of the class doing good. Practice as much as possible - get it done ✅

[@DavidEspinoza-we9fy]

There’s an easier method for the reverse offset,based on the way i’m learning.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Always another way, please provide more information on how you are doing this. Is there a video on the way you do it? Best to you on your CDL journey.

[@Jo-jl9po]

This is simple we had to do straight back offset and parallel on our test in Va

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Yes 👍

[@timspartakus409]

Arkansas I'm in school now we doing that

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you for the update. Please join my facebook site- CDL Students training Tips. May be helpful to you.

[@semajtheguru9183]

HOW do you know when the nose of the truck in the box ???

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

If you are testing at your CDL site you should know when to stop. If you are testing at the MVA or DMV, walk off the distance from the front bumper to your left mirror ( or whatever reference point you want to use). Quickly walk that off at the DMV range. Practice with your instructor or by yourself- you need to nail this. The video on this channel is our range and test site so our students know when to stop ( into the box)

[@semajtheguru9183]

Thank you ,the school I go to we practice with 48 foot trailers but the test site have us testing with 53 foot trailers which mean all the points that we use to get the nose and truck in the box not go be the same on the 53 foot trailer .

[@shawnaudette5784]

MASSACHUSETTS does.this now

[@phillipduran169]

How many points does it take to fail?

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

9 points is a fail. Unless a change is made. 8 points or less is a pass

[@flonkas]

I do not see the video on your channel from your perspective on ground.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Go to my videos on my channel. Click onto for full test. There are several versions on the channel.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Reverse offset full test by student. On videos

[@luisbenavides377]

What about Pennsylvania?

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Pa is doing the new CDL testing

[@travisblack9614]

So no more parallel parking

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

When the new test is in all states. The reverse offset is a blind side parallel park. I have my students back to the first cone then back it in. Blind side but more space than the old test.

[@TheCrunchchief419]

Is this the new test in Ohio also ?

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Not sure if Ohio started the new testing.

[@Saysar123]

Hey steve what do i do if my trailer is to close or if i dnt see the cone in my mirror when doing the reverse offset backing exercise Can you make a video on how to correct that

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Put a new video out for you. Hopefully 🤞 this will answer your questions. Let me know if this was what you were asking. Also please click onto videos and check out the short videos at the top of the homepage. Referring my You Tube channel to your classmates will be of a great help to my channel.

[@Kinksterr225]

How do you feel about rookies having local touch freight jobs for experience

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

I like it. Done it all and learned from every experience. Close to 50 years driving and still learning.

[@yep2088]

Not in Virginia yet

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@yep2088 you may be right. Mr Ayers from VA and on the committee spoke about the new CDL testing. Should be starting soon

[@yep2088]

@truckerstevecdlinstructor Some of these schools in Virginia need to be looked at because of their practices. I took test today, aced my pre trip, straight line and offset and school instructor failed me with my whole truck being inside of box for parallel. His reason was he felt he couldn't see whole truck straight down the driver's side and if he felt it was questionable, he could fail me. So had to pay $135 to retest on Friday. I was not going to argue or challenge him because he will be testing me again. This whole school has been a scam and take advantage of getting the most money out of folks. I was very upset. I already have my Class B and drive trucks for a living. I have went along with their program because I did not want to loose money in spite of not understanding a word they are saying being foreigners. There is no structure or anything. As students we have had to learn from one another but DMV has sanctioned them to be a 3rd party tester. Really sad

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@yep2088 5 Star CDL school due to bad practices, had to retrain over 300 students. That school is in VA. After you get your license, fight back. Also see my video on bad CDL Schools. Rewrite your comment is you can on that video. Thank you

[@abdirahmanfarah1629]

I need star next year March first week

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

You will be starting your CDL journey in March of 2024. Hopefully my channel will be of help to you.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Hopefully you have joined my Facebook Site- CDL Students Training Tips.

[@willc2377]

Reverse offset is a pain!!

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

What state are you located at? The pain will go away soon when you learn to get a good set up. Please click onto videos on the top of my homepage and view all videos on this skill. You will be good at this soon.

[@willc2377]

@@truckerstevecdlinstructor I’m in Albuquerque,NM

[@KennyMitchell-zh6sm]

No sound

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

There is a video on the ground with me giving the student instructions.

[@tracyreichow7970]

Ohio

[@BigJoddi]

Ohio

[@danielsoto1467]

NEW MEXICO doing this

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Five points if not in the box- test one. Five points in you fail to have your right rear trailer tires between the cone and hash mark. You cannot have your butt off the driver seat. You can look out the left mirror as long as you don’t come out of your seat. Are you testing at your CDL school or at the DMV (MVA)? Know the distance from your bumper to your left mirror or center of the left tractor window. Now you have a reference point- knowing when you need to stop.

[@AllenGreen-e4i]

I go take my this Friday failed twice so far

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@AllenGreen-e4i did you aced the forward control stop and forward off tracking? Did your CDL School give you quality CDL training and you were there every day. ? May you pass your CDL test this Friday! Don’t give up - get help from your instructors to improve your skills if possible.

[@Adam-qt6qq]

Massachusetts just started this October 10th 2023.. so how many points to not pass.

[@thelifeofahgvinstructor992]

From a English 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 HGV / Truck Instructor, this is Very interesting as we don’t do anything like this at all but I believe we should! We just do the Reverse test then the on road lessons and test. Great video

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you for your comment.

[@BigPhilly678]

Thanks @truckerstevecdlinstructor for another great video. You make awesome content and are always informative. I take my CDL exam next month.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you for your kind words

[@Adam-qt6qq]

The straight line back you don't have to have the back bumper on the box.????

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

The student did put the back bumper in the box. The straight line back skill, it the front bumper behind the cones. Front bumper must clear the cones.

[@Adam-qt6qq]

So you have to put the rear ICC bumper on the straight line backing on the 3 foot box first. And then continue to back past it to have front bumper past that rear box front bumper behind the cones.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@Adam-qt6qq test one- front bumper into the three feet box. Test two- after you pull up pass the last set of cones you will do a straight line back pass the last set of cones in the rear of the alley ( the bumper and tractor trailer will go pass the last set of cones) Test 3- forward offset tracking. Test 4- reverse offset- you will back into the alley- it’s on this test, you back trailer bumper must go into the three foot box.

[@Adam-qt6qq]

Yes we started it couple weeks ago but they are still doing old way because we are out of state of Massachusetts. But I've been getting the instructors to set up the yard movements. One of the instructors went to a site in Massachusetts to speak with the state police about this. We were trying to get 100% confirmation. Thanks