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.

  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!
     
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  3. Trucker61016

    Trucker61016 Road Train Member

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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......
     
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  4. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Yes, you failed for cause.
     
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  5. omar1999

    omar1999 Bobtail Member

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    Everything happens for a reason so I am not mad
     
  6. Powder Joints

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    Slow down , take your time, downshift before you get to corners, do not down shift to slow down, but to keep your engine at the correct speed. If your a new driver you have no business skipping gears anyway, let alone on a test drive. Slow down , down shift before entering corner.
     
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