Shifting Gears.
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CDL Manual says a lot of things that don't happen in the real world lol. But you won't be shifting ALL the time, so the times you are not then theoretically you should have both hands on the wheel. Remember, this is not your car, it's an 80,000 pound 6 story building you are driving down the road.
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
CDL Manual says a lot of things that don't happen in the real world lol. But you won't be shifting ALL the time, so the times you are not then theoretically you should have both hands on the wheel. Remember, this is not your car, it's an 80,000 pound 6 story building you are driving down the road.
As my trainer told me..."An 80,000 pound bomb" going down the road. Nine and three is the 10 and two of truck driving.
Dave
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Thanks i just thought that was funny I'm a very good driver with nothing on my license for the past 15+yrs !!!! hope to keep it that way lol.
Always keep two hands on the wheel unless shifting. Is what it means. This is critical in your driving exam so make sure you make it a habit.
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I just have a quick question and anybody can chime in.Why is it that the CDL manual tells you to hold the steering with both hands like(9-3)but that seem impossible if you're driving a manual i have been watching how to shift gears on tractor trailers on youtube and no one seem to hold the steering with BOTH HANDS just felt like sharing this with everyone.By the way just got my orientation letter today from Prime Inc and I'm soo ready to start .goodnight everybody and don't forget to pray for the victims in Oklahoma. Thanks everybody.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: