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Sitting at stop light

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by O.Henry, Nov 10, 2012.

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  1. Nov 10, 2012 #1
    O.Henry

    O.Henry Road Train Member

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    Is it really necessary to hold the truck in gear while waiting for the light to change? Cant I keep it in neutral until I see the light turn yellow then put it in gear.My trainer said I need to stay in gear.
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2012 #2
    MJ1657

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    I put mine in neutral
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2012 #3
    j3411

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    Trainer is right. You should be in gear.
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2012 #4
    Numb

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    why?? then you have to go thru the put it in gear and then go. just hold up traffic. is your leg that weak?? lol. just kidding

    I leave mine in gear so I can go when it changes.
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2012 #5
    scottied67

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    Yes supposed to stay in gear.
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2012 #6
    dude6710

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    You should stay in gear but I don't.
     
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  9. Nov 10, 2012 #7
    special-k

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    I was taught to always have it in neutral when sitting still. Why wear out the throwout bearing? I would be surprised if any o/o's hold in the clutch through a full light.If your clutch brake works right the yellow light gives you lots of time to put it in low gear. Plus my left leg doesn't need any more exercise.
     
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  10. Nov 10, 2012 #8
    snowman01

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    An out of gear truck is an out of control truck. Supposedly keeping it in gear allows you to pop the clutch with both hands on the wheel and move immediately in an emergency situation.
     
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  11. Nov 10, 2012 #9
    O.Henry

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    I waited at a red light today, for what seemed like forever.My leg started shaking,and I thought I was going to lose it.
     
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  12. Nov 10, 2012 #10
    STexan

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    Just don't throw it in neutral on a CDL road test exam because that is frowned upon as what was mentioned ... "out of control"
     
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