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Snowy weather in an 18-speed?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by TooTiredToTalk, Mar 8, 2022.

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  1. Mar 8, 2022 #11
    TooTiredToTalk

    TooTiredToTalk Medium Load Member

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    I heard it can get pretty bad in those parts. Probably doesn't help much with the great lakes around. I used to live in Indy and they got some pretty good ice.
     
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  3. Mar 8, 2022 #12
    TooTiredToTalk

    TooTiredToTalk Medium Load Member

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    There was a day not too long ago where we had quite a bit of snow, but water was splashing up so I knew the roads weren't frozen, but I took an exit and good lord I scared the #### outta myself or at least darn near! The exit was covered bad and I thought I was going to end up going off roading (in my personal vehicle), but still. Sometimes it only takes one accident or one of those mini heart attacks to learn!
     
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  4. Mar 8, 2022 #13
    TooTiredToTalk

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    Definitely good advice! When I first started driving (like just got my regular license) I was scared to drive in snow. I kept asking people what speed was safe and everyone told me there was no specific safe speed. I was so irritated by this response. At the time I thought there just HAD to be a specific speed until I got older and learned there are times I can barely go 10 mph, others I can still go 70. It literally all depends on the conditions, how comfortable you feel, and how well you know your vehicle as well.
     
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  5. Mar 8, 2022 #14
    D.Tibbitt

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    Yes the entrance and exit ramps are usually going to be ice. That always sucks when u find that the hard way.
     
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  7. Mar 8, 2022 #15
    Dave1837

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    Don't overthink your driving ability. Downshift like you normally do and utilize the switch on your clutch pedal that shuts the Jake off. Get it in gear and keep your foot hovering over the clutch so if you feel it slipping you can shut the Jake off without reaching to the dash. If you happen to find yourself starting to jackknife, throw her in neutral and pull the trailer bake hand valve. Saved my ##* once
     
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  8. Mar 8, 2022 #16
    blairandgretchen

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    MAAAASSSSIVE following distance. Like half a mile is good.

    Don't get caught up in 'Packs'.

    Park if you're uncomfortable.
     
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  9. Mar 8, 2022 #17
    Tom Hank’s Volleyball

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    Better caught in the snow in a 18 speed pete than an 18 speed bike!
     
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  10. Mar 9, 2022 #18
    TripleSix

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    18speed on slick roads…

    Keep the rpms up. Peak torque is in the lower part of the rpm band and will cause the drives to spin and polish the ice. Get your speed up to get up grades. And most of all, learn how to properly use the power divider.

    Luck in battle.
     
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  11. Mar 9, 2022 #19
    God prefers Diesels

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    When I'm on sketchy roads, I lay on the brakes hard every few miles on a straight away. I want to see how much braking power I have before I lose traction. The amount of G-forces you feel as you break traction is also roughly how much G-force you're able to get away with going around a corner. Just kind of gives me a current idea of capability.

    Be careful on bridges that have a curve. They ice up far faster than the regular road.

    Don't turn on your hazards unless there's an actual hazard.
     
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  12. Mar 10, 2022 #20
    Allow Me.

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    On a 13 speed and 18 speed, FYI, you do not need to "split" every gear, you can shift to the next higher gear directly, in other words 6th/direct into 7th/direct instead of 6th/direct into 6th overdrive. Since you are learning with the 18 speed, don't think you have to start in 1st gear and shift thru every gear all the way to 18. Try to have use of the truck for a few hours before you have a load and practice the shifting. You can do it ! !
     
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