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I am going on my fifth week with Eagle and so far I am still struggling. My first week in the yard was practice offset parking, parallel parking, and straight backing. Straight backing piece of cake mind you we are on uneven gravel yard ground. I never drove a stick before so I didn't have to be reprogramed but the 10 speed shift pattern was a Beotch the first week. First instructor wanted me to upshift by watching my tac and down shift by watching my tac. Well that didn't ****ing work!

I was told by my new instructor to upshift between 13 and 15 rpm's its been working good for me. And to use my speed to downshift clutch nutrual revv clutch gear.

Hey man, hang in there. Learning to drive one of these things is incredibly tough and frustrating for everyone at times. Don't get discouraged and never doubt yourself. It's only a matter of time and practice and you'll have it.

Also make the most of your time when you're not behind the wheel. Watch others and learn from that too. Watch how the truck behaves when they're backing. When you're riding along with someone else driving listen to the engine and notice the timing of their shifts. There's a rhythm to it. You'll pick up on it soon enough.

There's no such thing as mastering these beasts. It's simply a matter of getting better all the time. Even after driving for years you're going to find ways of improving. In the beginning everyone struggles. Don't let it discourage you. Try to stay relaxed when you're behind the wheel and don't rush yourself into trying to get better too fast, you know what I mean? People get impatient and start trying too hard instead of taking a deep breath, relaxing, and allowing themselves to operate the truck smoothly.

You'll get it! Just keep at it and try to enjoy the learning process as much as possible. The more you can enjoy yourself the more you'll relax and things will start falling into place for you.

Keep us updated! Go get em!