I attended a state approved driving school where we were taught to double clutch using a manual transmission. When I began to drive, I learned how to float the gears up and down. The first few years, I drove manual transmissions. My current gig ( for a year-and-a-half) has me using an automatic transmission. I have to admit, I really enjoy the automatic transmission. I I think the autoT frees up the driver to pay attention to other things, like driving. I'm curious where do you all fall on manual versus automatic transmissions?
Auto vs. Manual Transmission......
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by 31N90W, May 17, 2018.
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Never driven automatic, but I can see where it would be very nice in rush hour traffic.
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I like them more than I dislike them. Hard to be fair, because every automatic I have driven has been speed restricted. It is a help for less distraction since it frees up a hand.
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I like them and they are getting better. Every company should just pay for the rights to use the ishift IMO
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Like the OP, I trained on manuals, Double clutching and floating. I drove an auto Kenworth T680 for 10K miles in training, then Freightliner auto (T12) for 70K otr. That 70K miles was October through May, mostly western States. A LOT of adverse road and weather conditions, including Whitebird on snow pack/icy, Cabbage quite a few times, 3 or 4 times in heavy fresh snow, Vail in heavy fresh snow/pack, Snoqualmie in snow, snow pack, lots of rain, Fourth of July and Lookout and Homestake in fresh snow, snow pack/icy, you get the picture.
I agree with OP. I feel autos are safer. I believe they are more fuel efficient, or can be, depending on load, programming, etc, but that's the subject of much debate.
I've heard seasoned drivers cite lack of a sense of control, now admittedly I have very little experience, but I never felt lack of control with the auto.
PS: FlowBelows SUCK for chaining.
PPS: I start pulling chips with manuals, possum bellies, a- & b-trains tonight or tomorrow night. -
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