I hate double clutching!!!!

Match the RPM's and gear revolutions, float the shift

 

Just try not to overthink it. If you calm down and relax you'll have it down in no time! Good luck on getting your CDL btw!!

 

Who double-clutches ? Keep it simple....Float the stick !

 

The simple answer is the clutch in a truck doesn't work the same as it does in a car. There is no synchromesh. If you push the clutch all the way to the floor then it STOPS the rotation and you will never get into gear unless you bring the truck to a complete stop.

When double clutching only depress the clutch pedal about 1-2". That's it. Think of it as a "double tap". Tap the pedal once to get it out of gear and tap the pedal again to get it into gear.

You HAVE to know how LITTLE you need to press the accelerator to hit the rpm's you want. The problem most newbies have is they ROMP on the pedal (pushing rpm's over 2000) and then RELEASE it (dropping rpm's to 600) to change gears. Practice moving the rpm's between 1100 and 1500 when the truck is parked and out of gear. Drill into your mind how LITTLE you actually have to move that accelerator pedal. Get some muscle memory in your right foot for the positions for 1100 and 1500.

Last thing is RHYTHM. Think something like "ONE and-uh TWO" for the TAP out of gear and BACK into gear. Once you have rhythm and are only moving the accelerator enough to go between 1100 and 1500 it will start becoming much easier.

Double clutching is required to pass a DMV test these days. Many companies won't hire you unless you can demonstrate some proficiency with double clutching and will also need to see it before assigning you to your own truck when testing again after training. It's best for a new student to stick with double clutching to get through that process. Once they get into a trainer's truck then they may be taught a little about floating, and certainly when they get into their own truck then they can experiment with it.

 

If I remember correctly if you take your road test in an automatic you'll have a restriction on your CDL that'll only let you drive automatics. I know it seems frustrating now, but just stick with it. Some trucks won't shift if you push the clutch all the way in, so just push it in halfway or just enough to pull it out of gear, and just enough to put it back into gear.

 

Double clutching is easy, really easy. It should be something everyone should be able to do.

 

Not a hellish nightmare, easy as hell. Once you get it you'll laugh that you had issues with it.

In real life I agree with you, but School and Road tests want you do doubleshift.

Yup! E restriction.

 

Exactly, never float gears until you get your own truck with a company, or maybe if you are on a trainer truck. DMV will not pass you if you fail to double clutch, and a company will freak out if you are trying to float gears without any experience as a new driver during training/orientation at a terminal.

 

My standard car habits are making it harder to shift. Every time I get out of training I want to drive my car right to the dealership and trade for an auto.