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Backing

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dmm365, May 7, 2011.

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  1. May 9, 2011 #31
    cruisecontrol

    cruisecontrol Medium Load Member

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    downshifting, you need to "bump" the fuel to get the engine to the RPM that the next lower gear will be at....backing? whats that? I pull a flatbed..j/k..lol
     
    cruisecontrol, May 9, 2011
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  3. May 9, 2011 #32
    sidepocket

    sidepocket Light Load Member

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    i said experienced....

    not ancient. :biggrin_2555:
     
    sidepocket, May 9, 2011
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  4. May 9, 2011 #33
    dmm365

    dmm365 Bobtail Member

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    Hey everybody just wanted to say thanks for the advice i will use what i can for my test tomorrow, but im sure im not ready and prolly fail it but hey im gonna go down there and try it and see what happens. thanks again
     
    dmm365, May 9, 2011
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  5. May 9, 2011 #34
    greenllll

    greenllll Light Load Member

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    Dude, find a truck and just practice for a few hours bare-foot.
     
    greenllll, May 9, 2011
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  7. May 10, 2011 #35
    dmm365

    dmm365 Bobtail Member

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    Well i went down to dps and failed on my skills got the conventional parallel and pointed out woo hoo ive got me some great instructors lol
     
    dmm365, May 10, 2011
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  8. May 11, 2011 #36
    Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    you only was able to pass the blind side parallel ..??

    what about the pre-trip and what about the brake tests..???

    as i had mentioned in my earlier post to you, i didn't think you were ready.

    just keep practicing, next time you'll get it..!!
     
    Rerun8963, May 11, 2011
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  9. May 11, 2011 #37
    bellydumper

    bellydumper Light Load Member

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    you really just have to look at one side of the trailer while straight backing.sometimes once or twice look at the other side. as far as downshifting.i been floating gears my whole life even when I took my cdl test. You can tell by listening to the engine when the rpms are going down,you dont have to wait till the engine is lugging tho.rev the motor up and place into the lower gear,i shift a super 10 and i got #### good at it(quite fun)
     
    bellydumper, May 11, 2011
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  10. Oct 11, 2011 #38
    mattp

    mattp Medium Load Member

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    I have my test the 15th of oct this coming saturday in sterling anyone know about what i'm getting into?
     
    mattp, Oct 11, 2011
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  11. Oct 12, 2011 #39
    forhireinpa

    forhireinpa Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for explaing this, very easy to understand for a new starter.
     
    forhireinpa, Oct 12, 2011
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