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The Commercial Drivers License
B-3 SHIFTING GEARS
Manual Transmissions
Correct shifting of gears is important. If you can't get your vehicle
into the right gear while driving, you will have less control.
Basic Method for Shifting
Up.
Most heavy vehicles with manual transmissions require double
clutching to change gears.
Knowing When to Shift Up.
Basic Procedures for Shifting Down
Special conditions where you should downshift are:
Before starting
down a hill.
Before entering
a curve.
Multi-Speed Rear
Axles and Auxiliary Transmissions
Automatic Transmissions
Retarders
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