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Automatic or Manual for the Road Test?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by LeadFootHauler, Oct 4, 2012.

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Oct 5, 2012 #31

ColoradoGreen Heavy Load Member

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Manual. Period.

ColoradoGreen, Oct 5, 2012

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Oct 5, 2012 #32

LeadFootHauler Bobtail Member

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ColoradoGreen said: ↑

Manual. Period.
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Why get an automatic transmission restriction which could limit job opportunities? Thus, taking the road test with a manual transmission makes perfect sense.

Leadfoot.

LeadFootHauler, Oct 5, 2012

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Oct 7, 2012 #33

Newtrucker83 Medium Load Member

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Use the manual so you won't have the automatic restrictions on your license.

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Oct 7, 2012 #34

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Unless there is a student that just flat out can not get the hang of shifting and clutching, schools shouldn't even offer the option of the automatic for a road test. That truck should be the absolute last resort.

FCW9, Oct 7, 2012

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