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How do you stop? Proper breaking help.

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Aarrons, Jul 22, 2017.

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  1. Jul 22, 2017 #1
    Aarrons

    Aarrons Light Load Member

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    I was at a company drive test, and they told me only to use the clutch at startup, and then put in neutral and coast to a stop sign as to not wear out the expensive clutch.

    as for the DMV what do they want for coming to a complete stop.

    and what is the most common sense way to stop when I'm going solo.

    Thanks
     
    Aarrons, Jul 22, 2017
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  3. Jul 22, 2017 #2
    Nukem

    Nukem Road Train Member

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    The safest way possible to avoid an accident and is comfortable for you would be the best common sense way.
     
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  4. Jul 22, 2017 #3
    GoneButNotForgotten

    GoneButNotForgotten Heavy Load Member

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    I would figure the use of the brake would figure prominently for the DOT or use on the job.
     
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  5. Jul 22, 2017 #4
    pattyj

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    If you coast more then I think a trailer length the DMV will fail you.
     
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  7. Jul 22, 2017 #5
    dptrucker

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    Good way to fail your test by coasting. You have to be in control of vehicle at all times
     
    dptrucker, Jul 22, 2017
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  8. Jul 22, 2017 #6
    Aarrons

    Aarrons Light Load Member

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    so just use clutch and brake at the DMV right
     
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  9. Jul 22, 2017 #7
    Hick

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    Shove in the clutch and hammer the trolley valve. Saves the expensive brakes on the tractor.
     
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  10. Jul 22, 2017 #8
    pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Yes,DMV wants everything done by the book.No shifting on tracks either that's also an automatic fail.
     
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  11. Jul 22, 2017 #9
    dngrous_dime

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    Preferably brakes instead of ditch.
     
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  12. Jul 22, 2017 #10
    AModelCat

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    When I did my test for my license I just shifted down to top gear on the low side not too far ahead of the intersection and just idled up to the line. If the light went green I'd just pick up from there. If it was still red I'd just stop, stick it in 2nd and then roll once it turned green. Coasting to a stop in neutral is considered being "not in control".
     
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