Do you float gears or double clutch?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Unkl L, May 16, 2012.

  1. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    all of the above...
     
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  3. DEMO

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    Float, only use the clutch for starts & stops
     
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  4. hhmag70

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    +1 for me also.
     
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  5. Ladyblue379

    Ladyblue379 Bobtail Member

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    Me too:biggrin_25514:
     
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  6. Unkl L

    Unkl L Light Load Member

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    They say here at roadmaster that u will fail if cdl if u don't double clutch. I start driving next week. See how it goes.
     
  7. CenutryClass

    CenutryClass Road Train Member

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    double clutch every once in a while if im on a hill..float mostly.
     
  8. Onetruckpony

    Onetruckpony Medium Load Member

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    Clutch ....thats the pedal on the left you step on to start the truck right ;)

    Float mostly, bump the clutch sometimes on the way down to get it out of gear.
    Step halfway down on it when stopping but leave the stick in the hole till at a full stop to stop the gears from moving making it easier to get in low. Saves time and the clutch brake.
     
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  9. wolfy7203

    wolfy7203 Light Load Member

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    Double Clutch? what the heck is that?
     
  10. OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    So thats what the left pedal is for... Was wonderin bout that... lol Starts, stops, kick it out of gear when I need the brake.... Floating is easier.
     
  11. HotRod1

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    Float, and never step all the way down on the clutch. You will burn up your clutch brake. Only use the clutch brake when fully stopped. All ways practice safe gear selection.
     
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