Automatic

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by spindrift, Apr 3, 2018.

  1. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    I'll be jumping into an auto for the first time today when I take my road test. I'll be pulling a tank.

    Any pointers?
     
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  3. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    You know the very minute you get in that truck you stop being a real super trucker. You might have to send in your supertrucker membership card.
     
  4. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    Lol...I'm serious .
     
  5. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Truck brand?
    Engine brand?
    Gearbox brand?
    Buildyear?
     
  6. Brickwall

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    They do take a little getting used to. Don't believe for a second that they're automatics, theure automated. They're air actuated manual transmissions. If you're at a stop light and let off the brake, you'll roll. In drive it's not that big of a deal, in reverse they're a pain in the ###. The truck has a clutch, but you don't have control over it to feather it. So drive with your left foot on the brake when backing. It's not hard, just very clumsy till you get used to it.
     
  7. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    When would I use the clutch?
     
  8. Hoofbeats

    Hoofbeats Road Train Member

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    If it has a clutch,it would be when you come to a stop.
     
  9. Brickwall

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    If it's one of those autoshifts or whatever, that have everything but a shifter, I can't help you. Never drove one. I just drove freight and volvo autos
     
  10. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    Ok, so that would be an older, three pedal auto?
     
    Brickwall Thanks this.
  11. Brickwall

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    Yeah. I've heard you use it to shift, but idk
     
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