how to drive a 13 speed

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 4noReason, Dec 1, 2012.

  1. rockee

    rockee Road Train Member

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    Then when you hop back in a 9 speed your thumb will be twitching back and forth wanting something to do...........
     
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  3. WRIGHTRACING

    WRIGHTRACING Heavy Load Member

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    Double clutch in school like they tell you, pay no attention to what an experienced driver tells you about floating, until you get on your own. Then you will learn it. Honestly they should let you, but those are the rules and laws to getting your license...so learn it there way, then the right way after school.
     
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  4. Quickfarms

    Quickfarms Heavy Load Member

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    Dito

    It is about getting your CDL and a job
     
  5. heavyhaulerss

    heavyhaulerss Road Train Member

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    Another words.. Don't do as I do, DO as I say do!:biggrin_2559:
     
  6. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Says a guy that's been driving a year from TS to TS on the Interstate.
     
  7. WRIGHTRACING

    WRIGHTRACING Heavy Load Member

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    Been in the oil patch too...but that makes no difference. Also been almost 2, but it doesn't let you put 1 year and 11 months on there, so it just says 1 year. Either way, I am right...with your 32 years experience, I highly doubt your out there double clutching all day View attachment 39507 View attachment 39507
     
  8. WRIGHTRACING

    WRIGHTRACING Heavy Load Member

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    Sort of...but more of, do what the person giving you your license says to do...Then do whatever you want to.
     
  9. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Just grab the shifter and move it around like your stirring something in a mixing bowl. It will fall in somewhere. :tard:
     
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  10. Palazon

    Palazon Road Train Member

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    Once you get used to a 13 spd, you'll hate going back to a 10 (or 9).
     
  11. WRIGHTRACING

    WRIGHTRACING Heavy Load Member

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    I beg to differ...More trouble than what it's worth OTR, but good for real heavy loads where you stop and start a lot. Personal opinion though, I'm sure others will disagree.
     
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