Don't Know How to Stick Shift, Problem During Trucking School?

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  1. Jan 11, 2015 #1
    Don Future Trucker

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    I don't know how to drive stick shift or switch gears at all will that be a problem during training school at a company? I'm a hard worker and pretty fast learner and switching gears I believe will be my greatest challenge . Any info will be helpful
     
    Don Future Trucker, Jan 11, 2015
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  3. Jan 11, 2015 #2
    77smartin

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    Shifting gears. You won't be the only one and probably better you don't know how to.
     
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    crzyjarmans

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    This could actually be beneficial, they won't have to break your habit with shifting a 4wheeler, trucks like these are not the same, best of luck
     
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  5. Jan 11, 2015 #4
    Don Future Trucker

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    Thanks appreciate it crzyjarmans!
     
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    CrappieJunkie

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    I didn't know how to shift gears, never drove a stick, and I managed to learn. You will be fine, really, most of it is about muscle memory and knowing when to do it. Good luck.
     
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    Chinatown

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    That's right!
    You won't bring any bad habits with you concerning shifting; can focus on what the company wants.
     
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    Don Future Trucker

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    Thanks for all the best wishes and information everybody thank you
     
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    Mike2633

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    You'll be fine, you'll struggle at first I sure did, but the more you do it the more you will get it.
     
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    Don Future Trucker

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    Appreciate the advice
     
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    SHOJim

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    If you don't get it right away, relax, take your time. Rome wasn't built in a day.
     
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