manual transmission

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  1. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    I drove an auto truck once. I keep reaching for the stick and trying to push in the clutch.
     
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  3. george stanley

    george stanley Light Load Member

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    lol
     
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  4. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Sign up for school. Sign a contract. Learn to drive a truck. Finish contract.

    And you still can't drive a truck.
     
  5. black_dog106

    black_dog106 Road Train Member

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    Easy peasy! Not much in life that is easier or simpler to do.
    Maybe a local O/O(someone who puts pride and effort into the skill) would spend a some time with you, in his truck, for the proper number of Franklins?
     
  6. Accidental Trucker

    Accidental Trucker Road Train Member

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    Our local driving school will toss you in a truck for however many hours you're willing to pay for, and make the truck available for testing. Just takes a few $.
     
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  7. tarmadilo

    tarmadilo Road Train Member

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    I drove buses with automatic transmissions for 20 years, and the transition to a manual 10 speed was not without... pain. But I’m happy with it now.
     
  8. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    You can drive a manual. Just haven’t learned yet. It’s No big deal, easier than you think.
     
  9. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    I mean, it's not really hard.......seriously
     
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  10. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    For some, it's simply too much like work.
     
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  11. rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    But it ain't easy either.
     
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