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Learning manual

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Goodguy88, Aug 20, 2017.

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  1. Aug 20, 2017 #1
    Goodguy88

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    How long so I need to learn manual before I accept a job? Don't want to just try for one day and say I'm ready

    6 speed.

    I have no clue whatsoever
     
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  3. Aug 20, 2017 #2
    street beater

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    A six is no different than a car, aside from double clutching. And you may not even need to depending on the truck...
     
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  4. Aug 20, 2017 #3
    Goodguy88

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    Yeah but I don't drive manual cars. So I'm starring from scratch
     
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  5. Aug 20, 2017 #4
    street beater

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    Eh? A hour to understand the basics, forever to prefect it....
     
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  7. Aug 20, 2017 #5
    Goodguy88

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    Whats the right thing to do? Tell the truck owner I need a few days with him and then another few on my own


    Don't really want to be practising myself....don't want to hurt anyone
     
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  8. Aug 20, 2017 #6
    street beater

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    Nah, a few hours at most with another driver. Beyond that its just practice
     
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  9. Aug 20, 2017 #7
    Goodguy88

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    OK he said mentioned it is mainly highway driving....so I'd have a easier time learning


    Not sure if that makes any sense if I don't know anything
     
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  10. Aug 20, 2017 #8
    street beater

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    Well, that makes it easier on you, but it will take longer to master. If you can drive a truck to begin with, tell him you want to focus on up and down shifting. And gear recovery.
     
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  11. Aug 20, 2017 #9
    Goodguy88

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    I'm scared
    :eek:



    *poops
     
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  12. Aug 20, 2017 #10
    Goodguy88

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    How do I not be scared. I need to learn this at one point or another or I'll never be driving a truck
     
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