Georgia overdrive

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  1. tracyq144

    tracyq144 Heavy Load Member

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    Do they still teach this in school? Great way to increase fuel mileage and shorten trip times.
     
    tracyq144, Aug 1, 2015
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    Yes, and it's part of the final road test.
     
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    And some that use their Georgia overdrive ends their trucking careers forever.
     
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    At first I thought... "Hey! That's my state! Probably need to peek inside to make sure it's something I'm not missing!"

    Then I read it... "Overdrive... My first vehicle had overdrive, but I called it 5th gear."

    Then I read chinatown's post... "...######! I missed a lesson in school!"

    Then I read Oldhasbeen's post... "...or not."

    Alright. I'll be the newb/idiot to ask. It's fine. I volunteered willingly. G. Anthony is not holding a gun to my head as I type this. ...and neither is Chinatown. :biggrin_25524:

    So, overdrive. Do tell. I'll get my bucket of popcorn ready.
     
    Vilhiem, Aug 1, 2015
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    I believe Dave Dudley said it best at :58 seconds in. It's the next line that raises a few eyebrows. ( oh come on, it was 1966)
     
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    ...heh... Funny.

    I used to sell those..legally. (I worked in a pharmacy.)
     
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    it is going downhill in neutral.....

    NEVER TAUGHT in any school...........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    Vilhiem Road Train Member

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    Multiple meanings I see...heh.

    ...and get that gun away from me! I asked your silly question. :p
     
    Vilhiem, Aug 1, 2015
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    That's one I remember from when I was a kid...
     
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