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Is manual transmission like riding a bike?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Drivingotr4life, Apr 18, 2018.

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  1. Apr 18, 2018 #1
    Drivingotr4life

    Drivingotr4life Light Load Member

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    Ok I learned to be a trucker with a 10 speed great school I still feel like I can do it... but I've been driving only an automatic for over a year... now I'm starting with a company that is manual transmission and on top of that flatbed.. in my mind I'm thinking this will be better in the long run but I'm also thinking #### what if I stall it or miss a gear on the road test?! Am I making a bad decision?
     
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  3. Apr 18, 2018 #2
    Hoofbeats

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    How long were you driving a manual before the automatic?
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2018 #3
    Drivingotr4life

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    A few weeks only during school it was 2 drivers to 1 truck so I did get plenty of practice and felt I was the best in the class
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2018 #4
    Drivingotr4life

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    I went through the motions with a plastic bottle and shoes for pedals.. I still know what to do just afraid of stalling it
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2018 #5
    Hoofbeats

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    I'd say your rusty.
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2018 #6
    Hoofbeats

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    What speed is the new truck?
     
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  9. Apr 18, 2018 #7
    Drivingotr4life

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    The same I learned in 10 speed
     
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  10. Apr 18, 2018 #8
    aussiejosh

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    always best to learn with a manual transmission i know its a real hassle to learn however in the long run you'll be grateful for the extra knowledge, and no driving a manual eaton fuller road ranger gear box is not like riding a bike. more like driving a tank!
     
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  11. Apr 18, 2018 #9
    jammer910Z

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    Tell them up front.
    Be honest. "I can drive it.. but I've been in an Auto for awhile. This might be bumpy for a minute".

    I'd rather hear that and expect it than wonder what's going on.
    10spd is no biggie.
    Hear your engine.. make smooth shifts... 2,3,4,5.. flip it.. 6-10

    Easy peasy.
    Don't over think it.
     
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  12. Apr 18, 2018 #10
    Concorde

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    Jump right in but be honest with them with the fact you haven't driven one since school.
    Once you get assigned your truck work on learning how to float gears.
    Me, I'll never, ever drive a truck without a 13 or 18 speed.
    Good luck...not sure if I could even double clutch now..haven't done it since school almost 2 years ago.
     
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