Today Sucked

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The Dude's Comment
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Got into a real truck on the training pad for the first time ever today and found out it is nothing like the simulators my company has and that I totally suck at double clutching. I expected to be able to do a whole lot better than I did and it seemed like most of my peers were doing better.

To add to that, most of my peers have gotten instructors by now and I've yet to get a phone call. I don't know why or how it's determined who gets an instructor first, but maybe it's a good thing so I can get a whole lot more time on the training pad. I'll be out there all day tomorrow and hopefully I'll be feeling a whole lot improved in my abilities 24 hours from now.

Double Clutch:

To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.

When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.

This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.

Double Clutching:

To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.

When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.

This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.

ButtonUp's Comment
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When I was in school almost every day was a 100% improvement in my shifting. It wasn't until after I drove solo for a while that it really clicked. Maybe trying to focus on listening to the engine rev or drop 500 rpm or so instead of trying to be too technical by watching the tachometer will help. That's what helped me the most. There's a delay in when the tachometer responds and the actual target rpm has been reached. When you first let the clutch out to start rolling, where you feel it grab is the friction point. That's the target area you want to shoot for when you are pushing the clutch in. Not every clutch is the same. Some you barely have to push, others you are almost to the floor.

Tim F.'s Comment
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I would'nt get discouraged. The simulators are not the same as driving a truck. They show you the concept of double clutching....but not the feel. You will improve each day as you move forward. I still struggle with timing and rpm. Keep a good attitude.

Double Clutch:

To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.

When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.

This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.

Double Clutching:

To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.

When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.

This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.

Jolie R.'s Comment
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I would'nt get discouraged. The simulators are not the same as driving a truck. They show you the concept of double clutching....but not the feel. You will improve each day as you move forward. I still struggle with timing and rpm. Keep a good attitude.

The simulators are just horrible in my humble opinion! smile.gif How are things going Tim? We are just finishing up here in Appleton and hope to have a trainer assignment sometime next week. Today was a balmy 27 degrees! Be safe out there and let me know how you're doing!

Double Clutch:

To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.

When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.

This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.

Double Clutching:

To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.

When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.

This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.

guyjax(Guy Hodges)'s Comment
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Simulators are not to teach you to drive. When testing on a simulator the only purpose it serves is so the instructors can see how you handle different situations and if you can do it safely.

Tim F.'s Comment
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I would'nt get discouraged. The simulators are not the same as driving a truck. They show you the concept of double clutching....but not the feel. You will improve each day as you move forward. I still struggle with timing and rpm. Keep a good attitude.

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The simulators are just horrible in my humble opinion! smile.gif How are things going Tim? We are just finishing up here in Appleton and hope to have a trainer assignment sometime next week. Today was a balmy 27 degrees! Be safe out there and let me know how you're doing!

Jolie...it's going good..getting better every day. I'm starting a new post shortly ...look for it

Double Clutch:

To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.

When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.

This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.

Double Clutching:

To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.

When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.

This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.

Richard D.'s Comment
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Don't overthink double clutching. There is no magic to it, no time for fiddling around and coming up with crazy habits or weird alchemy. Just a nice amd repetitive motion.

Clutch, neautral, clutch, shift.

Clutch, neautral, clutch, shift

Clutch, neautral, clutch, shift

Wait till youre like me and after school the mom and pop companies are yelling at you for clutching in the first place and demand you float the gears. Sheesh it goes like this

Rev, grind, ckunk clank grindddddd KATHUNK!!!!

Float The Gears:

An expression used to describe someone who is shifting gears without using the clutch at all. Drivers are taught to "Double Clutch" or press and release the clutch twice for each gear shift. If you're floating gears it means you're simply shifting without using the clutch at all.

Double Clutch:

To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.

When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.

This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.

Double Clutching:

To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.

When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.

This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.

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