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Testing at the dmv with a manual transmission?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Honey nut, May 25, 2014.

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  1. May 26, 2014 #11
    Honey nut

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    I'll have to find that out tonythetruckerdude, however I am pretty sure my 6spd tractor will be considered a manual tranny.
     
    Honey nut, May 26, 2014
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  3. May 26, 2014 #12
    cascivic

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    It's most likely synchronized...drive like a big pickup
     
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  4. May 26, 2014 #13
    Honey nut

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    Thanks guys, I just confirmed it does not matter if the tranny is 6 sod or 18 spd. Testing on the 6spd will remove my auto restriction. After all o just want it removed, the employer just can't hire someone with a manual restriction, oh well I gota pay to get paid!
     
    Honey nut, May 26, 2014
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  5. May 27, 2014 #14
    Rooster1291979

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    Most yes, all no. My Pete is an 8 speed.
     
    Rooster1291979, May 27, 2014
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  7. May 27, 2014 #15
    Tonythetruckerdude

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    I stand corrected....I was thinking the the typical 8-speed ( H-pattern ) still has a "granny gear" next to the drivers seat. My bad.
     
    Tonythetruckerdude, May 27, 2014
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  8. May 27, 2014 #16
    Rooster1291979

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    Is that considered an 8 or a 9?
     
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  9. May 27, 2014 #17
    Tonythetruckerdude

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    IMHO it's a 9-speed...some folks may call it an 8-speed , simply because that "granny gear" is rarely used. But , in all fairness there really isn't much difference. I mean an H-pattern is still an H-pattern..... you know , you say potato , and I say tater....:biggrin_25525:
     
    Tonythetruckerdude, May 27, 2014
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  10. May 27, 2014 #18
    Rooster1291979

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    Well, then I stand corrected. By you reasoning I have a 9 speed.
     
    Rooster1291979, May 27, 2014
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  11. May 27, 2014 #19
    Honey nut

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    I should learn it later, but I'll ask now. When starting at an incline. Do I use the parking brake, give it some gas ease off the clutch and release parking brake?
     
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  12. May 27, 2014 #20
    Rooster1291979

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    No. Steeper the incline the lower the gear. Brake and clutch. Once you off the clutch give it fuel.
     
    Rooster1291979, May 27, 2014
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