CDL Test, Class A 2024. "Parallel Park Conventional"
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- Опубликовано: 11 дек 2016
- Parallel park Conventional, The first of the advanced maneuvers. Remember during the CDL test you'll only do ONE of the advanced maneuvers, you'll do either PP Conventional, PP Sight side, 90 Degree Alley dock. It's a random selection made by the examiner. Before you do this you've already performed the straight line and one of the offsets.
You're allowed two free pull ups, you can take as many as you need up to a point. Pull ups are the least amount of points "1 point after the two free" so do them to gain a better position. The G.O.A.L. is limited to only Two. You cannot take a third look.
Encroachments are 2 points for any part of the vehicle that crosses or touches a boundary line. On a Class A vehicle both vehicles, tractor and trailer are scored separately. You could have part of the tractor and part of the trailer encroached and that would equal 4 points. You cannot finish an exercise encroached. You shouldn't finish outside a boundary line for your final position. The final position has to be adhered inside the boundary or there will be a 13 point penalty just for that and you'll fail. You'll be allowed up to 12 points total for a pass. The 13th point is a FAIL. It's required that you exit the vehicle using three points of contact at all times. Failing to do this properly could result in a automatic failure for an unsafe act. Leave a comment please.
Ask questions if you're unsure about anything. email, mikelogan99@gmail.com 
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Its been a year since i pass my cdl test and got my license thanks to this video that helped me out a lot , i still watch this video from time to time,once again thank you mike logan god bless.
No thank you!!
Exactly how they have been teaching us in school. If you know the points, you’ll nail it every time.
Exactly!
Thank you for this video!! Before my test this afternoon I watched it a few times over and it definitely helped put things into perspective for me. I never thought of breaking this parking maneuver into three parts! I went in and killed the parallel test! Many thanks!
My advice is to break it down for each axle group. Learn the position for each axle group and don’t proceed until you’re satisfied with each position. Thank you for the comment!
Tomorrow my test and parallel parking been kicking my butt. I’m about to watch this video over and over. I got another practice today.
Best video I have seen on this. I tried and failed miserably yesterday, watched this video like 10 times last night, went in today and nailed it. Confident for my test now. Thanks so much for this!
That's great! I'm glad this helped so best of luck going forward...You got this!
did u pass
im super new to this stuff not really used to driveing any thing long and have barley drove with a trailer on a reg vehicle so its very intimadateing but im dedicated to compleate this
Man I was having bad luck wo Th this one. And today I finally got it
I’m abt remind u After 2yrs coze now I’m in the middle of this situation wish me lucky 😭
@@abdiwasaabdi3531 did you get it ?
@@abdiwasaabdi3531 did u get it?
I was struggling also but I finally figured it out today!
It's not luck I promise you.
Passed my CDL test today I nailed parallel parking all of skills
Perfect, I'm proud of you and everyone who tells me they passed. This program is difficult and it's a great accomplishment when you can get this done in the short amount of time that is allotted. Congratulations!
I appreciate this video as it gives the proper steps to execute this particular maneuver without taking forever. I feel confident about this maneuver now, thanks for the video.
I just wanted to take time and thank you Mike Logan for helping me with those maneuvers to pass my road test, I just got my CDL, thanks again, God bless you
And I want to take the time to thank you for leaving a comment and I want to wish you the best going forward in your new career.
Was away from CDL-A school for a while, and am just coming back now, and we're going into this maneuver, so thanks
I hope this will help
Very simple, slow and awesome way to teach. Very nice. Thanks
@Mike Logan, I was struggling with my parallel parking and my test was 2 days away. I hadn't found consistency in my directional changes. I went back to your video and decided to use your system exactly. I wanted to practice like I was at the test, so I used a get out and look mid-maneuver like you did; it enabled me to assess if I was right on, too deep, or needed to go further in. Actually being in back of the truck enabled me to really visualize what needed to happen and when. Presto!! I was consistent in the final placement and confidently performed the maneuver at my test. Parallel parking would have been the only thing to hold me back, but thanks to you and your video, I'm now a CDL holder.
Great comments! Others will benefit because you realized what the problem was and you described in detail what you did to resolve it. Good job. Best of luck going forward.
Everyone take note, GOAL, very important!
BRO🙏thank you so much for leaving your comment, lol. I’m pretty much in the same scenario expect for my test being on the 18th (8 days from today) so you just made me feel a lot more confident and gave me more hope that I’ll pass first try🤞
Congratulations
@@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest god bless you! You save ing lives
I have to say, this is by far the best explanation and video visual aid I’ve seen. Well done! Well explained and demonstrated. Thank You
Wow, thanks!
Just wanted to say thank you for your video.I took my skills test today and really didnt think I would have to parallel park but i did and passed my test first time.I watched your video only one time but I thank God I did because that is how I passed remembering your video. So Thank You.
Your welcome!
Great way to teach it. Thank you..
Great videos Mike thanks, really helped me. Keep up the good work
This really did help, thank you!
Perfect help...thanks!😂be supa safe out there...
Thank you so much for the author of this video. Today I passed my CDL exam after failing 3 times!!! I wish I watched this video before I took my exam. My last exam I passed everything except Parallel Parking. So that try was the 3rd one and I failed. I had to redo everything again. Few days ago I was searching about parallel parking and found this video. This is what exactly I was looking for and this techniques told in these video worked out perfectly. I can’t wait to start my job now and again thank you!!!
I'm happy that this video series helped you out
Great instruction, thank you!
Thank you for the great exzampel my respects.
Good Luck Patricia, I'm glad you found this to be simpler. It's not that hard but when you look at it for the first time it seems overwhelming. This holds true for everyone. Take your time and don't lose focus and you'll be fine. Take the pullups and looks if you need them. Thank You!
Mike Logan hey Mr Mike any pointers on me trying to get my CDL any videos you recommend me watching I have been alley docking parallel parking and seems to me that I’m having most difficult backing up and my opposite steering totally sucks
Working on this maneuver right now, I got truck & trailer In the space perfect. Thank you for the video! This helped me a lot.
Thank you for this video.Wish me luck on my journey guys!!!!
Best of luck. You got this! 👍
I failed twice on this maneuver first time my nerves and excitement the second time I almost had it but going for round 3 just keep watching these videos over and over and YES of course Practice makes perfect
Way to hang in there and keep positive! It is discouraging but everything has to be learned and sometimes it takes several tries, nothing wrong with that all. 👍
@@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest I've wanted this ever since I was 8 years old 40 years later my Dream is becoming a reality I simply can't wait to be out there driving. Staying positive is a blessing. I've had struggles with my appendix removed the flu off a month and of course COVID-19 shutting us down but I don't know how to quit on something I believe in this is RoadyRoadrunner signing out 10-4 brother stay safe out there
Keep going! You can do this! If you want to ask a question you can email me. If I can't help you I probably know where to look. mikelogan99@gmail.com I'll also give out my phone number to anyone for talk or text. Take care!
@@grandmasboy2009 did u pass?
@@grandmasboy2009 yea what happened
Badass, awesome presentation. Totally useful information
That’s one way of putting it, Thank you!
Superb, clear demo and instruction... cheers.
Many thanks!
Amazing I have on parallel manuever and a offset left to do road test this great source of information thank you
I'm always grateful when someone tells me the videos help!
Mahalo 4 the great vid!
Thanks for the helpful video
This video made the world of a difference! I have good instructor but he over explains everything it throws me off and maybe because I have a short attention span but damn I mastered this today after watching this a few times and practicing for about an hour and bam! Back to back got it in the box!
I appreciate the comment and the compliment. Sorry for the delay in answering. You’ll do well, congratulations!
@@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest definitely passed with flying colors too and this week been hauling a flatbed locally and loving it! 🙏🏼
@@Snipe06 Way to go War Dog Survivor!! Making us proud!
During my CDL practice days, I have watched all You tube videos including this. But overall, I would say, make a plan in your head before you start your skills. Assume virtual maneuvering and follow that you will be end up close...best of luck!
Thank you for the help
You're welcome!
Thanks Mike. I used your way to train for Parallel Park and for Offset Back/Left/Right. It works great. I didn't even use any pull ups. Thank you for your help!
That's great!
Made it look so easy
I've been trying for a couple hours to get it right, I put this video on and got it spot on the first time!!!! Thank you so much
awesome!
Awesome thanks so soo much!;-)
Not everyone can teach this in A simple manner . But u did, thank you.They can make it so complex. Also Practice makes perfect.
I appreciate your comment. I believe in taking you through this step by step. I don't ad information because then it makes the instructional steps confusing. If you don't do one step correctly then you'll struggle with the next one and then the next one. Practice does make perfect. Take care!
A Chambers
Indeed 🌷
Thank you so much Mr. Mike for posting this video! I was not understanding parallel at all until I found this gem. You’ll have to work on your timing and what works for you but these are awesome tips. I test out next week and I feel so much more confident. Thank you again.
I'm happy when someone takes the time to tell me the videos help. I wish you all the best and you've got this. Thank you for the comment!
The driver made it look so easy & smooth! Much respect 👍
Thanks, the driver was me with hundreds of years of experience and billions of Safe miles. I try not to brag too much though! haha
@@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest hahahaha! I'll be taking a CDL class soon, any tips you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Try to find a truck driving school that is independent from companies. This will allow you to choose who you want to work with who has a training program. Doing it this way gives you more freedom. Really take your time in the beginning and stay focused and don’t get yourself into something that you’re not sure about. You need a clean record for the first year. Sorry about the delay in getting back to you best luck in everything you do moving forward!
@@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest hey thanks for the advice bro. I had planned on taking classes for this. Just as soon as I get my severance. I've already been studying about the past month just to get a jump start on it. Thanks again 👍
Thank I love this
Nice 👍
@Mike Logan I just wanna say watching your videos parallel parking and offset I pass my test. It was 5-6 days ago. On my offset I did only 1 get out and look and my parallel parking even though I was in the box and perfectly straight, i did 1 get out and look.
Very good job, Thank you for sharing your success story. I hope it inspires others who are trying these maneuvers. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for this.
You’re welcome!
hello. good morning. thank you. que buen video. saludos desde colombia man
I am currently In CDL A classes. We are learning this maneuver now.
Thanks a Lot
Glad it helped
Great learning video...I watched this and a few other videos and I passed my road test
I’m happy it helped!
Thank you
Спасибо
Very welcome
Thx Mike it helped a lot
Thank you for the info
You're welcome!
Gracias x el vídeo. 👍
De nada
Thank you for your videos helped me a ton with my skills today and passing my CDL class A test! I appreciate you so much! Peace and blessings to you and yours. All the way from Los Angeles CA.
Thank you for the kind words!
I need a little extra convincing to go for my class A, how hard is it to drive them ?
There’s a learning curve for anything that you’re not familiar with. If you like to travel and don’t mind the solitude then it may be a good option. If you decide to try this career there are so many options pertaining to places to work or even owning your own business. Good luck!
@@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest learning a new skill, traveling & being alone sounds like a dream !
I'd say to do it! My advise is to contact a trucking company that doesn't have their own truck driving school. You'll have a employment commitment contract that requires you to work for a said amount of time to pay for the school. You want a company that does have a program for entry level drivers and ask about their requirements to get a position as an entry level driver. If it seems like a good fit then go for it. Don't ever lease a truck from a company that makes you believe you're an owner operator. email me for other tips mikelogan99@gmail.com Good luck!
thank you so much good luck
Perfect!
I watched this video about 15x and now I'm confident I will ace the parallel test thank you
Very good, best of luck to you!
@@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest thank you so much...how confident are you with people that will parallel park exactly like this will pass that portion of the test?
Very confident! If you can do this maneuver, it shows you have a good understanding of how to control the truck. You'll also do well in the other exercises.
Definitely one of the best video about truck training..I wish I could have the opportunity to become a truck driver
Not sure why you can’t, it’s very achievable and the industry has a high demand for good drivers.
My favorite parking.
Walking like you cool af... 😂..great video
I appreciate that
Excellent teacher thank you so much
You are very welcome
OMG I NEEDED THIS.... THANKS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH
You're very welcome!
that's a beautiful Freightliner century!!! ✌️👍
I agree!
Thank you!! Great job on teaching this.
@Hello Dave how are you doing
I’m in trucking School now .. .. & having trouble with that parking.. Going to try it this way tomorrow morning… Great video
Did it work?
Did you pass?
Dud you pass bud ?
Thank u sir clear and precise
Thank you!
That is good training bro.
I appreciate it
Mike thank you so much you are good instructor keep it up the good work and stay blessed.
Good driving
This was a great vid. Pay close attention to your reference points the points and you'll nail. Also practice turning while stationary until you get better at it
That's exactly right!
Definitely gonna subscribe to your channel
Thank you 🙏
just passed mine was nervous about the parallel
Good job, best of luck to you in your career.
congratulations ! how much it cost i'm thinking to get one since i was furloughed from my current job.
Google "Sage truck driving Schools" and start your search there. Talk to them about their locations and cost and the rest of their program. That might be a good fit for you.
@@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest thanks mike!!!
@@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest, I'm in central Florida mike.
I schooled the parking test last week for my cdl. Lol 1 shot everything
Way to go!
Thank you for your information sir
You’re welcome!
I like this video 📹
Question??..How hard do you turn the wheel to the left on the first turn when your tandems get to the cone?
Wow thank you!! Never thought of it as 3 different axles that makes better sense than what 5 different ppl were teaching me.
That’s correct, once you position the trailer axle the next step is to parallel park the tractor the same as you do your personal vehicle. Thanks for the comment!
@@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest thank you for replying! Testing on Wednesday. School has had me on pretrip so I been watching your videos over and over even watched it with an “instructor “ 😂😂
Good luck with the upcoming test tomorrow. I hope your instructor is open to learning new ideas and can incorporate what they are doing along with some different technics. Thanks!
@@DestinationTakeover. do the tandems have to be all the way back when testing?
Thank uuuuuuuuu!!
Today I passed my test!
All thanks to this video. I payed for a driving school but they didn't show me how to park. I literally parked for the first during the test, I was able to pull it off thanks to you!
Congratulations, best of luck going forward!
Thank you Mike for this video, this is not even close to what I was taught. Had my CDL test yesterday and got to the parallel and failed. Man I have never felt so depressed as I do now, I pray I can do this on my return test next week.
Phillip, You can do this, Take it one step at a time. If you notice in my video I don't talk about anything except what you're supposed to do for each step. The next statement is Very Important! Once the trailer axles are in the correct position, parallel park the truck just like you would park your personal vehicle. I promise the maneuver will work this way. I do watch the back of the trailer because you don't want to go too far back. Focus on where all the tires are in relation to the boundaries. Good Luck!
U guys r the best✌👍👍
Definitely gonna do this, i actually was learning parallel parking today i work for xpo logistics so ima take this advice
Very nice, remember to focus on each axle group as you put your truck in. Leave another comment and let us know how you’re doing.
@@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest appreciate it... actually i did well today with the parallel and off set parking, thank you
Question so I need to put the rear drive axle in the box before I hard counter steer?? Im having trouble in school getting this right..
when taking the CDL driving test and skils on what to pay attention to ??
We practice with the space of the box (length wise) the length of the truck plus 10-12 feet, not 15. We used to do 15 but students that took the test said it was much tighter so we changed it just in case.
Thanks for the comment, everyone has their own techniques for practicing. The testing dimensions are 15 feet and the test administrators are required to adhere to that.
I am trying this tomorrow
Best of luck
Good luck
Thanks for the video Mike. What is the best move to execute if your 1st right turn to straighten the wheels leaves you seeing 3 cones instead of 2 cones? Pull up to straighten out or turn wheel 1 to 1 & 1/2 times to the right & continue backing?
Both will work, If you can correct the maneuver and take the trailer to the center quickly then continue to back. If you want to play if safe and you don't think you can do it that way then use the first of you two free pull-ups. Thanks for the comment!
Bravooo
Thank u for video u should stand at side that u face the truck and Trailer from the left side
I’ve received a few comments that suggest this. Try to focus on the things I show using the mirrors on the sides that I point out. Of course you’ll always check from one side to the other. Thanks for the comment!
Congratulations to all new cdl drivers i got mine about a year ago who else sweat and got nervous?
Felicidades! 🤍 Are you still driving? I'm looking into getting my CDL, I think I would really love the job.
Already failed my parallel once I’m going back tomorrow, to do my parallel again and driving test. I’m so nervous. Been practicing for two days and it never gets easier, it’s a hit or a miss for me.
Yes i just got my newest endorsement on doubles and triples saludos Shannon rae
You made it look easy 🔥💯
It was and you’ll also make it look easy someday.
very good! Can you teach me how to keep truck and trailer straight stop when trailer tire is 2 feet away from the top cone? Thank you!
Everything has to be practiced. Try to do the maneuver step by step and get out several times while you practice. You have to know how the vehicle looks in the mirrors. Practice, practice and practice some more. Thanks and good luck!
I went through hell with this one. Thank God I had to do the 90 degree alley dock instead. Passed the pre trip and maneuverability but failed road test for skidding a curb. Going back tomorrow to retake road part. Fingers crossed
Hope you do well, let us know
Always the easiest and best video
I appreciate the comment and wish you well in getting your CDL!
@@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest Thank you sir. Take care.
BEST VIDEO ON RUclips
Thank you!
I experimented on the initial set-up. I made sure that my trailer single axle tire is staged on the inside of my tire (closest to the tractor) with the cone and then I would proceed with my maneuver - that indicates that I won't clip/hit the cone
Good job, thinking through the different ways of learning this is key
If the front cone is a little in front of the drives you will clear.
Mike - Excellent demo!! Are the dimension's you refer to, the same in California? I have the CDL Manuel are there are dimensions with the figures they show.
Thank you Daniel for your comment. I apologize for the time it took me to answer. The simple answer to your question is yes. Back in the early 90s the old commercial drivers license was done away with and the new CDL system was implemented. The reason was for a more uniform system for every state to follow. The materials, manuals and testing have all been developed by AAMVA, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. My instructions and videos apply to all states but there may be slight variations. Ask questions about dimensions, boundaries, looks, pull ups, exiting the vehicle, anything you can think of for your clarification. The Class A vehicle dimensions for straight line is 100' x 12', parallel park is 12' wide and the measured length of your vehicle plus 15'. The offsets are 12' wide by 140' boundary in front that you must stay within. Alley dock is 12' wide x 40' long with a 3' stop box and a 70' forward boundary that you must stay within. Thanks again and best of luck!
Mr. Logan, I'm confused at the beginning; do you start with the steering wheel turned to a hard left when getting into the spot, and when exactly do you go from turning to the left to turning to the hard right?
Good question, I cover it when I explain looking in the passenger side mirror down the right side of the truck and lining up your drive axles tires to the centerpoint of the landing gear supports. Look at that structure that braces the legs of your trailer landing gear. Determine where the centerpoint is and that’s where you stop once your drives are lined up to that. Then turn all the way to the right until your tractor and trailer are lined up straight and you can look in your driver side mirror to the back row of the parking space. You want to be lined up to the center of the back row of cones. Now you should be at the perfect angle to go into the space.
I take my test on Friday this week, I usually put the cone just by my last axle or in between the last axle and the mudflap. I go hard right at that point all the way and I don’t go left until I see the V bar part of the landing gear, and then I go left, when I see the tractor tire cross into the line(Keep in mind I’m using a single Axel day cab to take my test) when I see my tandems and the trailer straight hopefully my tires are in the box then I go hard right to straighten up, is that a good tactic to use for that tractor? Also I will have a 45 foot trailer coupled to it
I think you're right on track! best of luck
I start next month on the 3rd I’m nervous and excited
I wish you much success!
OMG me too. My biggest fear is struggling because i am only 4'11. Good luck!!
Same here 3rd time im doing it in 3 days
Hi, does this same principal apply to a trailer connected at the bumper? I am taking my test in. single axle truck with a trailer connected at the bumper. It is very responsive and I'm having a hard time following these tutorials since they are all done with a trailer connected at the axle.
I think the principles are the same. When it's time to set up the trailer you would go in at the same angle. How the vehicle reacts will be different from vehicle to vehicle depending on where the vehicle articulates. Example a shorter trailer reacts faster. Below are the dementions stated in the response for Jason. Set this up and practice. Thanks, Place the trailer first and then park the truck as if the trailer were not attached. Of course you would be careful and watch the surroundings.
Hi Mike, the practice pad that my school uses doesn’t have any lines. It’s a gravel pad. What are you looking for on the landing gear cross members to help you gauge the angle/how deep you want to go to make sure when you turn left you are straight in the box? Thank you for your help.
Look at the center of the landing gear, the part that looks like a K on it's side. The two angles come together in the middle. Aim there and as soon as you get that then straighten up so the truck is in line with the trailer. Good news, this manuver will no longer be required in the future to pass the test. They may still require you to learn this for your schools behind the wheel section. Schools and companies are making this change right now. I'll have an update video soon.
At the part 1:19, video kinda faded out. I wanted to see where at the rear of trailer does it stop at cones. Is it at mud flaps or at the end of trailer?
End of trailer. You have to take the entire trailer past the cones in order to start backing. I did but didn't go very far at all past the cones.
Where I am testing, the DMV test lot is gravel. No visible box entry line to see. Only rear, front and side cones.
You’re at a little bit of a disadvantage. It would be much better on pavement with Definitive lines.
If the testing site has cones, you can use those as reference. We have been practicing on a gravel lot and I have been using the cones. It really has helped.
I'm Manuel thanks 👍🏻