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Posted:  9 years, 6 months ago

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Truck simulator at Swift school??

Hello all- I will be taking my permit test this week and then on to school at Swift. I am very nervous about working the manual transmission. Does anyone know if Swift has a truck simulator for their students to use when not in the truck? I am so nervous about this I've even considered renting a car with manual transmission just to get the feel of the transmission. Thanks in advance for any advice given. Ann

Hi Ann, I will soon be leaving for training also. Although not certain if Swift has a simulator, I too have the same anxiety as you do with the shifting. However, as a person who has never driven a manual transmission, I have been told by many that its actually better if you are new to shifting. Driving a manual on a car is COMPLETELY different then driving one in a truck. Its better to learn in the truck because you won't have any "BAD HABITS". Trucks require double clutching, where as cars do not. Long story short, relax, everyone has problems with the clutching, shifting, downshifting, etc, when they first start. But..... Guess what? They get it. Stop worrying and trust yourself... You will get it. Just listen to your instructors and you will be fine. Good luck and God bless.

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