Skipping Gears when leaving the high way into the ramp and wide turns

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by omar1999, Jul 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM.

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  1. Ex-Trucker Alex

    Ex-Trucker Alex Road Train Member

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    The 2 quickest way to fail a road test:
    1) Skip gears and miss.
    2) Come in too fast for a turn.
    This is a road test; the DMV tester does not give a hoot about how great you think you are. He's just there to fail you. Don't give a reason. Just take the test, be careful, and shift every gear!
     
    Ex-Trucker Alex, Jul 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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    It's funny someone said about coasting failing you, because now the key part of modern trucks and high mpg is coasting in neutral and using momentum to save fuel lol......
     
    Trucker61016, Jul 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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