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Message:: [QUOTE="Lepton1, post: 3332396, member: 101602"]My first time behind the wheel of a big rig was just after I got my permit (back in 1977) and my brother said, "Your turn...".... next thing I know I'm driving a 13 speed eastbound on I-84 toward the Blue Mountains and learning the concept of... "NOT using the clutch!????"  Literally, the palm of my right hand was black and blue from trying to shove it in gear after than session.  In a way that was a good thing, because the palm of my hand was so tender for the next few days I HAD to try and be gentle getting it into gear.  Each engine/transmission set up is a learning curve for me, trying to figure out the best rpm's to shift, the feel of the throttle, the feel of the stick, whether the gears feel sharp or soft getting in and out of gear, etc... usually takes at least a few days in a new truck to get things going smoothly and then there's at least a few weeks to really start getting comfortable in a new truck.[/QUOTE]