This reminds me of a time I was going down a grade in 5th gear. It was most likely Flagstaff. My then wife wanted to get off at the next exit so she could use the bathroom behind some bushes. I started slowing down one whole freaking mile before the exit and I still barely managed to stop at the bottom of the exit ramp. Scary stuff, going downhill.
Someone told me it's ok to shift going downhill. but isntructor says no.
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by attrintal, Mar 26, 2007.
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You're right to not shift on a long grade. That may get you in trouble. -
For the most part, your instructor is right. It's a VERY risky act! With enough experience, it's an acceptable risk. But it takes years to be able to intuitively KNOW what speed/rpm/gear you need. Having to think it through while one's freewheelin is a quick way to lose it an become a statistic.
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Very good advice!
On the other hand it all comes with experience. And what you might see some one with many miles of experience do some times isn't a good thing to try until you have a few miles under the wheel.
At this point of your driving career it would be best to listen to your trainer, that is what he is there for. -
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