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Coming to complete stop in a 10 speed

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Calical1888, Nov 6, 2015.

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  1. Nov 6, 2015 #1
    Calical1888

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    hi guys I'm new to trucking( for my Cdl about two months ago) but I'm having trouble in one area and that's coming to complete stops . When I'm stopping I get kinda nervous and I end up stalling. Which is a huge problem when I get into traffic areas . I had a job lined up and I kinda blew it because of this. The guy said all my other aspects of driving where find except for that so he thinks I should do otr for a bit to fix it. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
     
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  3. Nov 6, 2015 #2
    bandit74

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    I just downshift a couple of times, from 10th to 8th, then coast in neutral, that downshifting all gears is not required. While coasting, I can get my RPMs up and grab a gear if need be. I usually start out in 2nd or 3rd gear
     
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  4. Nov 6, 2015 #3
    Calical1888

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    When you come to a stop do doing that do you clutch all the way in still? That's what's getting me I get down and then when I try to stop completely I feel like I'm gonna roll back
     
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  5. Nov 6, 2015 #4
    DUNE-T

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    At complete stop you put tranny in neutral, when you take off you put it in gear and get going. Am I missing anything here?
     
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  7. Nov 6, 2015 #5
    Calical1888

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    When I was in school they told me never come to a stop out of gear that's why I'm asking I've been told different things
     
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  8. Nov 6, 2015 #6
    bandit74

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    Yes, while at a complete stop and in gear you have to push the clutch all the way in, with other foot on the brake.
     
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  9. Nov 6, 2015 #7
    DUNE-T

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    If you are heavy, than yes, but if you are light, then its not a problem. Once you are at a stop, put it in neutral, give your leg some rest. Light turns green, get going
     
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  10. Nov 6, 2015 #8
    77smartin

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    So how did you pass school if you can't pass a road test?
     
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  11. Nov 6, 2015 #9
    Calical1888

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    I passed the road test because I was less nervous I guess? I think I got a little rattled because hat was the job I had been shooting for. So I kinda fell apart on it you know? And after being told there's different ways to do it I was trying to find out
     
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  12. Nov 6, 2015 #10
    TigerShark

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    Coming up to lights I always stop accelerating kinda...especially stale lights. Remember your the biggest slowest death missle ever take your time. Down shift 10-8-6 then ride her on in. Clutch in, never go to stop in neutral in case someone behind you plows you. Stop it and neutral for leg rest, 2 for loaded or 3 for unloaded and take off you'll be fine buddy!
     
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