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Getting back on the 10 speeds

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Allenmichael27, Dec 3, 2015.

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  1. Dec 3, 2015 #1
    Allenmichael27

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    I have road test coming up next week on Tuesday, I have been driving an automatic for the past 8 months and excited to get back on the 10 speed trucks but afraid i might forget how to operate a 10 speed again. anyone have any input as to how it feels going back to a 10 speed? is it like riding a bike?
     
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  3. Dec 3, 2015 #2
    BostonTanker

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    Grind em till ya find em
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2015 #3
    Allenmichael27

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    i just hope they will work with me. haha liking that idea boston trucker.
     
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  5. Dec 3, 2015 #4
    Chinatown

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    Yes, it's like riding a bicycle. Maybe 10 or 15 minutes max to be comfortable again.
     
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  7. Dec 3, 2015 #5
    Rock 'n Roll Relocater

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    By the time you get to third you won't even realize you're shifting...... :)
     
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  8. Dec 3, 2015 #6
    Allenmichael27

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    thanks guys!
     
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  9. Dec 3, 2015 #7
    Dumdriver

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    Don't worry about it. It comes back pretty much instantly. You'll prolly get lost in the gears a couple times, but nothing major. You got this. No problem
     
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  10. Dec 3, 2015 #8
    Allenmichael27

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    Dun driver thanks man appreciate the support. I think I got this now also.
     
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  11. Dec 3, 2015 #9
    spyder7723

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    A ten speed? Your will have it down after the first red light. now if it was a 5x5....well you wouldn't be the first one that had to pull on the shoulder and start from 1st again.
     
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  12. Dec 3, 2015 #10
    Allenmichael27

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    Haha yeah I just got a little nervous when I got the info for the road test and I'm like "we'll #### I havnt drove a 10 spees in 8 months". I'm guessing they will work with me.
     
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