Automatic Manual Transmissions vs Manual Transmissions

OK pal. Not sure WTF Ted Cruz has to do with anything. And the 5 figure bank account comment was equally idiotic.

You're apparently a new driver if you need an auto to "concentrate on your surroundings". I would think you'd want to get practice shifting until it was automatic for you.

My response was real world. You are a new driver and you "could care less about shifting gears"? Seriously?

Folks that get into trucking as a last resort don't last. They take short cuts and They could care less about mastering the skills. They are imposters and a disgrace to my profession. I don't expect you to understand. But that's only my idiotic opinion.

 

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So what happens when you gernade a diff or snap a driveshaft because you tried relocating the dock with your trailer? Feathering the clutch a little bit in a tight spot or when backing up to a dock isn't going to burn it out if you know what you're doing. Double clutching each shift causes more wear than a little bit of feathering. And double clutching is how most transmission manufacturers recommend shifting.

 

Nothing wrong with that. You aint the boss.

 

Ahh I see.

That was comparing people that WANT to get into trucking with an auto to people that want to get into America without learning English (i.e. Shortcuts, half measures etc)

 

I agree. I will only feather it for short durations, usually only to get around very tight spots when backing up (like trying to navigate around a car or building without hitting it with the front end). Once I'm in the clear, hammer down.