The getting up to speed after turn is why you failed, the reason I feel from your description is by starting in 3 and going to 4 you were probably low rpm on 4 going into the turn, by the time you complete that turn you would have to downshift to third in order to get the truck up to speed at approriate time. By the time you make your turn straight with your method your 4 is probably riding super low 'blow-a-seal' rpm and its gonna take you forever to lug your way out of that mess. Also First and Second are not just for show.
Shifting in a turn?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by MacGuy81, Aug 3, 2012.
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You can easily get into the 15 to 20 mph range in 4th...that is plenty fast enough for the turn. Were you in 4th and then just idling through the turn?
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Was it a left turn? If so I think clearing the intersection might take precedence over some pedantic don't shift in a turn driving school mantra.
Disclaimer: I am a metro driver and I will change gears when and where necessary, except crossing tracks. -
I`m in my third week in CDL school, i`m doing pretty good except for Double-Clutching any ideals on how to make it easier on myself? Also, do companies want you to Double Clutch? Thanks.
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its easier on the clutch and the transmission if YOU DONT...some companies want you too...some dont. i have been on raod tests for a company before and asked them how they want it done, and they told me to do it the way i drive..so of course i floated them, that will come in time..
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Ca. DMV says no shifting in an intersection during road test. I suspect the OP is just a tad slow out of the gate.
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Keithdabarber and chompi Thank this.
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The tester did say "you don't want to p*ss off the cars behind you." I started in 3rd, shifted to 4th before entering the intersection, with my foot on the accelerator. I waited until my trailer was in a straight line with my truck, then shifted on up. That was how SAGE had instructed me to do. If I'm allowed to shift before that point, then when?
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