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Down shifting will come with time, and the realization that if you watch your rpm's you'll see where its easiest to up shift AND donwshift. But all this comes with practice...Glad your out there steerin' and gearin'. Be safe...and keep us informed !!
Down shifting will come with time, and the realization that if you watch your rpm's you'll see where its easiest to up shift AND donwshift. But all this comes with practice...Glad your out there steerin' and gearin'. Be safe...and keep us informed !!
You're exactly right! Today was great. Learned to watch my RPM's and hit my downshifts at 900 and upshifts at 1300 or so. Nearly every one when it perfect. Even learned to double down today which I love. I go from 10th, to 9th, to 7th, then 5th. Saves a bunch of shifts. Just have to remember to get the R's down to 650 or so...
Scott, I'm glad I could be of help. The rpms will stay about the same unless your under a heavy load. And of course, they will be different in different engine/transmission setups. But once you know to look for the "sweet spot" then you have got it made. Get out there and show em how its done ......and keep us informed..
First week is in the books! Next week I really fine tune my shifting, mirror and intersections checks, and lane positioning. I take my CDL test Friday and I'll be ready!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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Day 3 done. So Monday morning I came into my first class with no experience driving a semi whatsoever. Today I was driving one all around town! I can't believe the progress I've made in just 3 days. I still get skittish with the downshifts when I have to do them quickly, or I can't find a gear, but that will come. Very excited!