dbl clutching?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 2chance, Mar 22, 2013.

  1. Johnny_Potseed

    Johnny_Potseed Bobtail Member

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    It actually saves in wear and tear on the clutch, thus saving in maintenance. Double clutching is a way to synch the tranny with the motor, nothing more.
     
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  3. Quickfarms

    Quickfarms Heavy Load Member

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    I learned to float years ago but here in CA you have to double clutch for DMV
     
  4. bigjoel

    bigjoel Road Train Member

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    Totally false. Experienced drivers float gears. Use clutch for starting and stopping only.
     
  5. Paul313

    Paul313 Light Load Member

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    Still learning but I revert back to the dbl a lot of the time.
     
  6. superpet39

    superpet39 Road Train Member

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    I learned on an older early 90's KW with a 10 speed and it did not like it when you used the clutch lol.......she liked to be spun kinda high.....but when you did....going to the next gear was almost like butter (occasional tiny bit of grind)

    IMO every truck is different.....but if he wants u to float......HEY!........you float! If he changes his mind and wants you to double clutch: you do.

    no biggie
     
  7. bigjoel

    bigjoel Road Train Member

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    If you learned to drive double clutching, which is what most schools teach, that is fine. After you have been driving awhile, you will begin to experiment with floating the gears. After you become proficient with floating the gears, you will never go back to double clutching. Your left leg will appreciate it!
     
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  8. 2chance

    2chance Bobtail Member

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    so floating is a learned skill, how long does it take to get good and are there any tips to doing while hauling loads?
     
  9. FozzyNOK

    FozzyNOK Road Train Member

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    There.. I fixed that for ya.
     
  10. Real Deal

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    The only people that double clutch are crackerheads that dont know how to drive.
     
  11. JIMROY

    JIMROY Medium Load Member

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    thats according to the manual for calif. Cdl. I took my tests at rancho san diego , they allow floating, i think its more to the discretion of the examiner. Mine was a woman and very reasonable and she has her cdl.....
     
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