Just wondering...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by yankeefan, Aug 10, 2007.

  1. yankeefan

    yankeefan Light Load Member

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    Do you have to double clutch on ALL commercial trucks, or are their any that are like regular stick shift cars?
     
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    Scarecrow03 Road Train Member

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    You have to double clutch on all big trucks when you take your CDL test and while in school. Your trainer might even require it at first, but he should teach you how to float (not using the clutch at all).
     
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    yankeefan Light Load Member

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    Thank you for the info.
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Not necessarily. There are straight trucks where I work that require a class B license to drive. Those have synchronized 6 speeds that drive like a car or p/u truck.