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Heading for driving school

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Rionaltrucking, May 15, 2017.

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  1. Aug 14, 2017 #52
    Rionaltrucking

    Rionaltrucking Bobtail Member

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    cant go higher than 6th gear on the range its a school policy .. cause higher gears require to be on the road ...
     
    Rionaltrucking, Aug 14, 2017
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  2. Aug 14, 2017 #52
    Danny N Angel

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    Ok. That makes sense. But we actually got to 9th gear on the yard. But not for very long..... had to start down shifting for a turn.
     
    Danny N Angel, Aug 14, 2017
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  3. Aug 14, 2017 #53
    Rionaltrucking

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    im able to got 3 to 4 to 5 (switch up) to 6. then i struggle to 7 to 8 to 9th.. then when i near a red light i struggle going from 9 to7 with the clutching and rpms...
     
    Rionaltrucking, Aug 14, 2017
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  4. Aug 14, 2017 #54
    Danny N Angel

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    It will come, with practice. Study the shift pattern and remember your splitter. Lol
    You will get it. For me, I had issues going from 5th to 6th. I had to get smooth with the clutch and gear. I also had issues down shifting. I still have room for improvement, but I was able to pass my school Road Final. I did not pass my CDL test. Messed up on the offset backing and they stopped the test. Now I have to wait for another appointment and I have no clue how long that will be.
     
    Danny N Angel, Aug 14, 2017
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  6. Aug 14, 2017 #55
    Rionaltrucking

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    ####... yeah im thinking about switching from weekends to weekdays 5 days a week so i can get more practice in.. a week between driving makes it difficult
     
    Rionaltrucking, Aug 14, 2017
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  7. Aug 14, 2017 #56
    Rionaltrucking

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    So I did switch to weekday classes 230 to 630 Monday thru friday
     
    Rionaltrucking, Aug 14, 2017
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  8. Aug 15, 2017 #57
    Friend

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    It's not like driving your POV. Give it some time, you will get it.
     
    Friend, Aug 15, 2017
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  9. Aug 16, 2017 #58
    Danny N Angel

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    I passed my CDL test today!!
    If I can do it.... I know you can. Just keep at it and you will be surprised how much better you will be in a short period of time.
     
    Danny N Angel, Aug 16, 2017
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  10. Aug 16, 2017 #59
    Rionaltrucking

    Rionaltrucking Bobtail Member

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    Awesome congrats what's next for you
     
    Rionaltrucking, Aug 16, 2017
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  11. Aug 16, 2017 #60
    Danny N Angel

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    My husband and I are headed to Convenant Orientation. Gotta be there Monday.
     
    Danny N Angel, Aug 16, 2017
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