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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by donmac1, Mar 23, 2007.

  1. donmac1

    donmac1 Bobtail Member

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    Hi everyone. I am currently training to get my licence. Every thing is going well except for one monkey on my back. I can start from a stop no problem until I am at a busy city intersection. As soon as I am under pressure I stall from the stop. It is getting better and I know it will probably continue to improve but I was hoping someone out there went through the same issue when they were learning and can offer some words of wisdom. Any suggestions would be a big help. Thanx
     
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    Newbie2be Bobtail Member

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    Are you not in the proper gear when you're trying to start back up? I stalled while stopping once (was still to high a gear).
     
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    jsthvnfun Bobtail Member

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    Just take your time, and don't get in a hurry or feel rushed. Trucks aren't like cars, it takes a little bit to get them to go, the city traffic might not realize that, but don't let them make you feel rushed. Just relax and take your time, you will do fine....practice makes perfect.
     
  4. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    Monkey on your back???? This is like one of those caveman commercials where the caveman gets offended!:mlaugh: The other posters may have nailed it or you might be letting out on the clutch to fast and not pressing the go pedal soon enough.
     
  5. Cerberus101

    Cerberus101 Heavy Load Member

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    hmmm...looks like we have a new saying around here.......so easy a monkey can do it............
     
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    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    You mean like so easy to ban that a monkey could do it?:biggrin_25523:
     
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    Cerberus101 Heavy Load Member

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    holy shiznit, not you tooooooo....................:biggrin_25514: .....i have really gotta get this bullseye off my back............
     
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    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    Army Tank Crew.
    Tank Commander> "Gunner, Sabot Tank"
    Gunner> "Identified"
    Loader> "Up"
    TC> "Fire"
    Gunner> "On the Way"
    BOOM
    TC> "Target, Cease Fire"

    Bye Bones:biggrin_25523:
     
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    Cerberus101 Heavy Load Member

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    it's only in due time my hairy friend.........................
     
  10. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I think he's dumping the clutch. You don't have to hit the go pedal until you've fully engaged the clutch.