Tips for double clutching?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by operatorIsaac, Mar 4, 2013.

  1. Eaton18

    Eaton18 Road Train Member

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    I've heard the same and read it many more times. However stop and think about that... Would that be the same as saying tires rolling on the pavement causes them to wear faster, so you shouldn't do that?

    I float also and not until this past week, tried double-clutching. It does require finding the rhythm.
     
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  3. WannaB_trucker

    WannaB_trucker Light Load Member

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    what dmv test can u past without double clutching? being a truck driver not knowing to dbl clutch is a very good idea.... :biggrin_25513:
     
  4. JIMROY

    JIMROY Medium Load Member

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    They did allow floating in my dmv road test in rancho san diego cdl test site.... When i took my test i asked if floating was allowed cause even though i can double clutch , i seldom use that method.....

    Some examiners have their cdl and understand what real world is about.....
     
  5. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    I have only been driving for two years... But I have never been given a tip for clutching.

    Mikeeee
     
  6. Pumpkin Oval Head

    Pumpkin Oval Head Road Train Member

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    That is interesting to know.....I was not aware of any examiners allowing floating the gears. None of our examiners have their cdl nor have driven a truck. I had not thought about working as an examiner until I read your post.....mine be another job opportunity for me, as my shoulder bothers me too much to drive a manual shift truck.
     
  7. JIMROY

    JIMROY Medium Load Member

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    ya i was suprised, but i guess thats gonna change in a few months i did not have to parallel park the full truck and trailer in the box only the trailer, and no left and right offset parking , but in a couple months new drivers will have to do all that. And double clutch probably too.... Personally i think all examiners should have a cdl....
     
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