Thanks for your reply. I have the throttle almost down pat. The only problem I am having now is floating the gears down. Up is of course no problem, but controling the speed & matching RPMs going down is. I could take the easy wey out and just get endorsed for automatics, but this is more of a challenge, besides I will be able to drive anything this way, and I feel I need to master the #### 10 speed. Bill
Handicaped Driver Advice
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For downshifting under braking you could try heel-toe braking. Left side of your right foot on the brake, right edge of your heel modulating throttle. I suppose it could be possible to do with your left foot.
What would stump me is trying to start from a stop loaded going uphill without rolling. The clutch and brake are a little far apart for trying to modulate both with the same foot... -
Johnson bar helps me.
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I cannot give you advice but I read this article not too long ago it was interesting as well. http://www.theledger.com/article/20080619/NEWS/806190447 Check it out. This guy lost his left lower leg. Besides that you guys are AMAZING! God bless you! I am a student driver but this definitely inspired me to do better myself. I hope you meet all of your life's endeavors head-on like you met this one.
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Update on Handicaped driver, right leg amputee. I have my CDL!! Took a roadtest with a state tester who has done nothing for the last 50 years but drive truck. He ran me thru the ringer, a two hour test drive, and he said he would ride with me anytime. Used a Volvo 10 speed, floated the gears and passed pretrip and brake check with flying colors. I have heard that this was the longest roadtest he ever gave, and I passed totaly!! Proud of this!!!Bill
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We're proud of you, too!!!Congratulations.
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Great job!!! Proud to share the road with you.
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Thanks a lot. This meant so much to me.
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Thank you. Everyone here was great help.
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Congratulations!!!!!
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