Have never used a manual,help!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Kevin_L, Jul 6, 2014.

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  1. Jul 6, 2014 #11
    mpow66m

    mpow66m Heavy Load Member

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    I learned to drive a 10 speed on the road,wasnt too bad.Did i stall ,yup,but once or twice youll get it after a few days.Listen to the engine,if it sounds like its gonna explode....its time to grab the next gear,lol.
     
    mpow66m, Jul 6, 2014
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  3. Jul 6, 2014 #12
    AppalachianTrucker

    AppalachianTrucker Heavy Load Member

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    I had the problem of having driven manual small passenger vehicles for about 15 years.
    Every time something got strange in the truck, I'd STAB THAT CLUTCH.
    Old habits die hard...:biggrin_25523:
     
    AppalachianTrucker, Jul 6, 2014
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  4. Jul 7, 2014 #13
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    In Ca. (for the DMV road test) you cannot shift in an intersection. Whatever gear you're in in the crosswalk, you stay in thru the intersection. And I'm sure you know about no shifting while crossing RR tracks.
     
    Allow Me., Jul 7, 2014
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    Tonythetruckerdude Thanks this.
  5. Jul 7, 2014 #14
    Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    Like it's been said already ..several times...the not knowing will be a great help....you haven't developed any bad habits to break....you'll be fine . Good Luck!
     
    Tonythetruckerdude, Jul 7, 2014
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