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Wow, that Civic is in nice shape! I think my brother had practically the same car, or maybe a few years earlier model; but it was so rusted it was just about falling apart.
I just renewed my license last Nov. I drove the '14 GT for the test, because the parking brake on my '01 six cyl. dosen't work and I figured it wouldn't pass the vehicle inspection prior to the road test. Both cars have manual transmissions. Illinois normally lets you renew up to 364 days early, but because of my age [ I am 77 ] they cut it down to six months early. I was pretty sure I could pass the vision test without l my glasses so that's why I wanted to renew early just to get it out of the way. Because of my age I had to take both the written and the road tests. Aced them both. When we got back from the road test I couldn't resist telling the examiner that anytime someone shows up driving a car with a manual transmission for the road test there was a pretty good chance that they might actually know how to drive. She got a good laugh out of that. I got my first license driving my dad's '52 Pontiac flathead six with a 3 speed manual column shift.
I went in for my CDL in California and the truck I brought was a set of double bottom dumps, No doubles for the test since you have to back up so I pulled into the DMV and backed into the parking spot and dropped the back trailer. The Employee giving the test walked out and saw what I had done and told me to hook it back up and go get your picture taken. Just to show the double bottoms
wait what? you backed up a tandem trailer? in a straight line or around a corner?
I thought that was pretty much impossible because the two trailers always fight each other, one goes one way and the other goes the other way, making an S shape . . . are they attached somehow to prevent that? or is it because of the four wheels on the corners?
wait what? you backed up a tandem trailer? in a straight line or around a corner?
I thought that was pretty much impossible because the two trailers always fight each other, one goes one way and the other goes the other way, making an S shape . . . are they attached somehow to prevent that? or is it because of the four wheels on the corners?
inquiring minds want to know ;-)
Actually as long as you start straight and do not make any sudden moves you can go back 2 or 3 trailer lengths, pull up and straighten out and go back more. I actually backed in my parking stall at the truck yard everyday so I was used to doing it. Another thing that those trailers have over a normal set of doubles is the long draw bar so small corrections can be made easier than with a shorter drawbar. You pull them long enough you get to know what can and can't be done with them.
Just so you know the front axle on the rear trailer is on a turntable so it does turn, they do have some units that as long as the trailers are empty you can lock the turntable and back them up as 2 instead of 3 joints but that was cheating
It looks like you had a memorable experience with a 1968 Plymouth Barracuda convertible during your driving test. It is not often that such classic or impressive cars are used in driving tests, as most people prefer to use the standard car provided by the driving school or take the family car. However, using a Mustang or Barracuda is sure to be an interesting and memorable experience. Well of course look at where you are taking SPAM driver's license and consider the time it will take you. It's good to hear that you've gotten your license, and it sounds like you have a fondness for classic cars, including your first 1982 Mustang. Classic cars often hold a special place in people's hearts, and they are a lot of fun to drive. Thank you for sharing your story!
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I used a 79 Monty Carlo for my drivers test but when I got home with my new license I hit the road in my early 65 Mustang convertible 6 cyl... That was back in 1983
Driving a 1968 Plymouth Barracuda convertible to your driving test must have been a memorable experience. Even if it wasn't technically your car, it's still an impressive choice for the occasion. It's funny how the type of car we take our tests in can leave a lasting memory.
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Late to the game here, but I actually did drive a Mustang for the test drive to get my license. My neighbor took me to the HP station, and let me drive her '66 Mustang coupe. BTW, my neighbor was quite the looker also.
68 Cougar, Mustangs Cousin in 1978. Got it At 15! I think I Paid $750.00 For It! The Luggage Rack I Immediately Pulled Off it Would Probably Be Worth That Now!
Took the test in a '92 Ford Aerostar. Because it had bench seats in the back, my evaluator's evaluator got in the back and while I was driving, my tester was getting tested. Talk about nerve-wracking for me! A few years later, I had not yet taken the MSF class, but when I was transferring my DL between states between college and going on active duty. The DMV rep mis-read 'MC instructional' as 'MC instructor' and gave me my M endorsement without having to take that road test at all...
1/6/22, 04:08 AM
More of you types on the roads are definitely welcome! 
