Stupid question. No, I mean really stupid

Ok, here goes. I have never learned how to drive a straight drive. How hard will it be to learn to drive one of these monster trucks?
See told you a really stupid question.......
Im not a spring chicken either. But I have always wanted to drive a truck...

 

You need good foot/hand coordination.

 

Not hard at all it is just like driving a car

 

I'm a bit confused. What do you mean by "straight drive"?

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_transmission

 

It is multi-tasking. Those unable to learn shifting are those who drift out of their lane while looking at the speedometer and shift pattern.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mf6AUbjT-s

 

*blinks*


Well. hmmmm Thank you. I've never heard the term "straight drive".

First off, it's not a stupid question at all. I personally think it shows concern and thought.

I would have to disagree with lil may (even though I think she's just wonderful and love to read her posts). I don't find driving a semi like driving a car. But we all have have our own views, so mine could be in the minority. It's not easy for all of us to learn but it is doable.

I've driven a standard transmission for over 40 years. It's what I learned on and it's what I've owned in several vehicles as well as owning automatics. But even with that, I found learning the number of gears and the double clutching to be a bit of a challenge.

What I'd suggest is if you have a friend, family member or co-worker who owns a standard, then ask them if they'd teach you to drive a standard. That way you might feel a little more comfortable.

Can you drive a semi? I think so. I worried, I was scared, I didn't think I could but I learned and while I'm certainly not perfect nor do I have decades of experience, I am a very good driver. So says my fleet manager.

I encourage you to follow your dream. I hope you do.

T-N

 

Thanks Karen. I think I have god hand/foot coordination, but who knows.
And thank you so much for clearing up what I meant with the transmission. I thought everyone would know what I meant by that.

 

I dont have any family or coworker that has a manual transmission car or truck. I wish I did. lol, sorry I confused you with my terminology.My brother was going to teach me 25 yrs ago, but then he was too busy with girls. Imagine a sister having to take a back seat to a girl friend.lol
So needless to say I have just driven automatics all my driving life.

I feel Im a good driver in my vehicles. And it seems the bigger they are the better I am at driving them. lol..I can whip a big F-250 in a parking space better then a little dodge neon. *rolls eyes* I know a semi is a whole different ball game all together.

I am a bit worried, and a bit scared at just the thought of getting in a semi. But then again I was about my F-250 too before I drove it. Im sure I will do fine if I can just get over the fear of shifting.

Thank you for your encouragment. I can do this!!!!!!!

 

It's all good.