Double clutching described by Missouri: Is it accurate?

I am concerned ONLY with a driving test for CDL. No one told me about step 3--as thought it is a separate thing to do IN BETWEEN. And why would I be slowing down to the RPM required when I am shifting up??? Are the UP and DOWN RPMs reversed?

The following is right out of the 2015 manual, page 2-9 (except I numbered my lists).

Basic Method for Shifting Up. Most heavy vehicles with manual transmissions require double clutching to change gears. This is the basic method:

1. Release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.
2. Release clutch.
3. Let engine and gears slow down to the rpm required for the next gear (this takes practice).
4. Push in clutch and shift to the higher gear at the same time.
5. Release clutch and press accelerator at the same time.

Shifting gears using double clutching requires practice. If you remain too long in neutral, you may have difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear. If so, don't try to force it. Return to neutral, release clutch, increase engine speed to match road speed, and try again.

Knowing When to Shift Up. There are two ways of knowing when to shift:

Use Engine Speed (rpm). Study the driver's manual for your vehicle and learn the operating rpm range. Watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the top of the range. (Some newer vehicles use "progressive" shifting: the rpm at which you shift becomes higher as you move up in the gears. Find out what's right for the vehicle you will operate.)

Use Road Speed (mph). Learn what speeds each gear is good for. Then, by using the speedometer, you'll know when to shift up. With either method, you may learn to use engine sounds to know when to shift.

Basic Procedures for Shifting Down

1. Release accelerator, push in clutch, and shift to neutral at the same time.
2. Release clutch.
3. Press accelerator, increase engine and gear speed to the rpm required in the lower gear.
4. Push in clutch and shift to lower gear at the same time.
5. Release clutch and press accelerator at the same time.

 

Yeah. I've got double clutching; just not very smooth at it--not many chances to practice. Thing is that third step and the words "let engine..." as though I am waiting for something to happen there...

I have my test tomorrow and am reviewing the manual.
Floating has to wait until AFTER the test.