Update: Failed My Road Test

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Velli, Mar 10, 2017.

  1. KillingTime

    KillingTime Road Train Member

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    I have no retort but a slight chuckle.
     
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  3. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    I'll say this, for training, he should be taught to start in 2nd or 3rd, for tests he should start in 2nd or 3rd, he should not use his clutch as a brake (holding it on the edge of contact) thats a bad habit, and dangerous, one slip, leg cramp, itch, or lost concentration and hes in traffic. But in trw you do what works for you and your gear.
     
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  4. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    Good drivers are hard to find these days.

    Auto-shifts aren't necessarily inferior to manuals. The only deficiency that I've found with today's auto-shift transmissions is the inability to use reverse in high range, or to start off in any gear above 3rd. Although Volvo's i-Shift transmission does have an optional workaround for that.
     
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  5. KillingTime

    KillingTime Road Train Member

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    Wait.............. You said the same ####ing thing I said, basically, and you 'thank' a comment that questions what WE'RE both doing?

    Huh. Tha F?
     
  6. diesel drinker

    diesel drinker Road Train Member

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    I just tried starting in 4th gear with 23 k load. Got her going without even touching accelerator.
     
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  7. KillingTime

    KillingTime Road Train Member

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    I've grabbed 48,200 in 4th just being gentle - on level ground - and hopping it. (But I recommend 3rd for that).
     
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  8. Loose Leaf

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    Try it in 5 now!
     
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  9. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Screw it! Go straight for the big hole
     
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  10. Loose Leaf

    Loose Leaf Medium Load Member

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    Shoul I call you names now?
    Lmao I'll let you live with what you know you are, sleep well.
     
  11. Loose Leaf

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    I was going to say that but let's watch jimmy jump first, the rest are sure too follow.
     
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