Float or Clutch

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Cruz31307, May 31, 2010.

How do you shift....

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    Float

    78.6%
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    Double Clutch

    22.3%
  1. phroziac

    phroziac Road Train Member

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    In two weeks? Floating the gears? Funny.

    Now if it was a broken gear i'd think differently.....

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  3. Damn Yankee

    Damn Yankee Bobtail Member

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    I usually only use the clutch to get the truck rolling.Occasionally, I'll miss a gear and have to use the clutch.Most times I just float them.But when you first start out learning to drive, use the double clutch method until you get a feel for your truck.
     
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  4. Buffalo Chip

    Buffalo Chip Light Load Member

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    Well we had a meeting with safety at the indy terminal over the backing accident ... I told safety the whole story on how this happened and guess what ... I got assigned 60 additional training hours with the same trainer ... wtf ... :biggrin_2556:

    When I an done with training I understand that I will be asked to "grade" the trainer ... :biggrin_25523: Like I can expect them to really listen to what I think after what has happened so far!
     
  5. Mr. PlumCrazy

    Mr. PlumCrazy Road Train Member

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    These laws are for Ga overdrive not level city driving, downshifting burns unnecessary fuel and causes more wear and tear on the drive train
     
  6. Mr. PlumCrazy

    Mr. PlumCrazy Road Train Member

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    Notice I said MY brakes I pull a company trailer some O/O will know what i am talking about
     
  7. TBigLug

    TBigLug Light Load Member

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    I float for 99% of the time but a couple times a week I DC it to keep it fresh in my mind.
     
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