A Good Driver Or Not!!!!!!!
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D-Wash wrote:
Yea Rob I've been in an Auto Shift for the past year myself and I think I would feel more comfortable Double Clutching than floating.
Exactly what I would have suggested. You are the driver and you know what you are comfortable with. Don't try something you are not experienced doing.
You got this...try not to overthink it, just get in and show the man what you can do.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Nice G-Town...Nice!!! Thanks for that Confidence Booster!!!!! I'm going to do just that!!!!
D-Wash wrote:
Yea Rob I've been in an Auto Shift for the past year myself and I think I would feel more comfortable Double Clutching than floating.
Exactly what I would have suggested. You are the driver and you know what you are comfortable with. Don't try something you are not experienced doing.
You got this...try not to overthink it, just get in and show the man what you can do.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
My entire 30'000 mile training period my trainer tried to get me to float. Didn't happen. I've been solo seven months and I STIlL double clutch most of the time. I notice I especially do it in traffic when others tell me that makes no sense. Guess what.... My truck my rules. I'm comfortable and safe ;)
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Lol....No Doubt Rainy D!!!!
My entire 30'000 mile training period my trainer tried to get me to float. Didn't happen. I've been solo seven months and I STIlL double clutch most of the time. I notice I especially do it in traffic when others tell me that makes no sense. Guess what.... My truck my rules. I'm comfortable and safe ;)
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Lol....No Doubt Rainy D!!!!
My entire 30'000 mile training period my trainer tried to get me to float. Didn't happen. I've been solo seven months and I STIlL double clutch most of the time. I notice I especially do it in traffic when others tell me that makes no sense. Guess what.... My truck my rules. I'm comfortable and safe ;)
Good driver = defensive driver + safety conscious + early arrival + always alert.
Slow down to let others pass, always look around you and check your mirrors, take turns wide enough, slow down while backing and don't care about the others.... Just stop moving while they fly around you while you try to park or back into customer. Put a safety cushion between you and other drivers. I stay about 400 ft from guy on front on highways and probably 200/to 300 in towns. The further the better. Plus I'm always below the speed limit.
What's going to happen? A car gonna call prime and tell them "your truck was going 30 in a 40 zone and it annoyed me"? Safety dept would probably pat me on the back.
Slow down at YOUR speed. When getting off ramps, my trainer wanted me taking them too fast for my liking. I started putting my hazards on and slowing down way before the ramps until I felt comfortable with downshifting. The people around you don't know of you have a mechanical failure. Screw em.
Learn to manage your time to always be early. Check your equipment before and after each trip and walk around during your breaks. A light could blow out while you are driving.
For your test, be sure to tell the examiner " slow down and check both ways at intersection". "I'm watching that car on the right coming out of parking lot, slowing down and looking for train at tracks". Etc. Might sound stupid but it will let him k ow you know what you're doing.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
Good Stuff Rainy D,,,,,, Damn Good Stuff!!!!! Thanks for that Great Advice!!!
Lol....No Doubt Rainy D!!!!
My entire 30'000 mile training period my trainer tried to get me to float. Didn't happen. I've been solo seven months and I STIlL double clutch most of the time. I notice I especially do it in traffic when others tell me that makes no sense. Guess what.... My truck my rules. I'm comfortable and safe ;)
Good driver = defensive driver + safety conscious + early arrival + always alert.
Slow down to let others pass, always look around you and check your mirrors, take turns wide enough, slow down while backing and don't care about the others.... Just stop moving while they fly around you while you try to park or back into customer. Put a safety cushion between you and other drivers. I stay about 400 ft from guy on front on highways and probably 200/to 300 in towns. The further the better. Plus I'm always below the speed limit.
What's going to happen? A car gonna call prime and tell them "your truck was going 30 in a 40 zone and it annoyed me"? Safety dept would probably pat me on the back.
Slow down at YOUR speed. When getting off ramps, my trainer wanted me taking them too fast for my liking. I started putting my hazards on and slowing down way before the ramps until I felt comfortable with downshifting. The people around you don't know of you have a mechanical failure. Screw em.
Learn to manage your time to always be early. Check your equipment before and after each trip and walk around during your breaks. A light could blow out while you are driving.
For your test, be sure to tell the examiner " slow down and check both ways at intersection". "I'm watching that car on the right coming out of parking lot, slowing down and looking for train at tracks". Etc. Might sound stupid but it will let him k ow you know what you're doing.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
Here's a good laugh at how I make driving MY own. It does take attitude though lol
Lol.... Attitude is Key for sure!!!
Here's a good laugh at how I make driving MY own. It does take attitude though lol
here's the laugh in this link... don't work before
http://www.rhodadettore.com/rhodas-blog/may-14th-2016
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