I needed that to see how to upshift and downshift. Nerves had me death gripping when up and downshifting.💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
All you got to do is stay calm out there take a few deep breaths and relax. You got this. I believe in you.
@michaelwright5098
2 жыл бұрын
@@cdlshorty74 Thanks bro appreciate the support I share your video with people at the school who have trouble with shifting. Your videos are helpful.💪🏾💪🏾💯
@jlaw7827
Жыл бұрын
@@cdlshorty74So, on the downshifting is it neutral, gas, neutral to put it to the next lower gear or just neutral, gas, then to the next gear?🤔 I hope my question makes sense.🤞🏾
@cdlshorty74
Жыл бұрын
@@jlaw7827 hello my friend. Its clutch into neutral the gas then clutch to the gear.
@Real-gamin79
Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to get my cdl. I need this training. Thank you brah. This video better than the one out instructor showed us 😂. I'm going to recommend your video
@cdlshorty74
Жыл бұрын
Thank you brother I truly appreciate the love
@Real-gamin79
Жыл бұрын
Welcome brah. I'm uh show em tomorrow
@robertbanks9825
Ай бұрын
BEAUTIFUL 😍 SET UP HE DEFINITELY LOOKS COMFORTABLE HIGH IN THE SADDLE 😂
@dustbat
2 жыл бұрын
Drove 33 years. The down shift properly done was a problem as I tended to over rev trying to watch the tac. Learned to shift w/o clutch and loved it. Stopped looking at tac and listened to motor.
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I'm very happy for you my friend. Keep working hard. And stay safe out on that road driver
@dustbat
2 жыл бұрын
@@cdlshorty74 Hey, I have been out of from 06. Too old to do it now. Still have diesel in my blood though.
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
@@dustbat thank you so much for the love and support. I truly appreciate it. And diesel will always be in your blood lol.
@jjr19842012
3 ай бұрын
Texas DOT requires it. This shit is making me want to hang myself with wax dental floss! Drove manual transmissions and motorcycles all my damn life. Can’t shift an 18wheeler without grinding gears to save my life.
@dan4659
3 ай бұрын
The fuck? We're you double clutching down shifting? I don't clutch at all, I can do it upshift , struggle down shift but it didn't look like you were clutching down shifting...
@whatsup24_7
11 ай бұрын
I don't double clutch ever and been driving manuals for over 30 years. Press clutch once hold it shift from one gear to another and release clutch. Done
@meoutthispiece9015
9 ай бұрын
Well this video ain't for you obviously
@andrewj7424
9 ай бұрын
That's great and how I would prefer to drive. Unfortunately you must do it to obtain a cdl atleast in mo you must
@rustyshacklefordrefined5756
5 ай бұрын
I had to drive a dump truck like that.
@Riley-zx7tw
4 ай бұрын
All manual semis have to double clutch because they don’t have ratio servos to shift like a regular manual , double clutching also works in my dads power stroke because the transmission grinds going from 1-2
@user-wj9wq7mk4h
2 ай бұрын
@Riley-zx7tw you've never floated gears?
@Skyrimninjamod
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, love your video, may God bless you.
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for those kind words. May you have a wonderful day
@nlgbabyog8510
Жыл бұрын
Your video has helped me a lot!!!!
@cdlshorty74
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the love and support
@j.t.m.1296
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely needed helped with that downshift part and I believe this video solved it
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that feed back. I truly appreciate it
@j.t.m.1296
2 жыл бұрын
@@cdlshorty74 your welcome, if I need more help I will definitely hit you up
@cdliacs8031
2 жыл бұрын
Shout out to you bro this video definitely helped me get my Ls with a manual✊
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
Wow really man? Thank you for the feed back I truly appreciate it
@cdliacs8031
2 жыл бұрын
No doubt
@BradBaka-z5t
Ай бұрын
Could u make a video teaching how not to obstruct freedom and stay off and away from the centerline so u at least appear to care and seem good at ur job ? Thx
@traitruonglai81
Ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@Tokelauan9876
9 ай бұрын
Just failed my city drive need to practice more on downshifting
@cdlshorty74
9 ай бұрын
You will get it next time my friend. Email me at ajavjackson89@gmail.com I’ll coach you through it
@Tokelauan9876
9 ай бұрын
@@cdlshorty74 thanks buddy, will do!
@keithjohnson5003
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in cdl school right now & Downshifting is whooping my ass
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
I understand that mr Johnson. May I ask you what is it about down shifting that is troubling you? I'm here to help you
@HOODCHRYMER
2 жыл бұрын
Just remember that you can take your time downshifting. Downshifting is almost easier then upshifting because upshifting you have a 2 second window to put it into gear. When you down shift you can take your time. So you brake into around 8rpm, once you have it around 8rpm then put it in clutch Neutral, (take your time) no need to rush. Rev around 10-13rpm then clutch into gear. So if your in 8th gear, you only have to downshift two gears and then stop and reset back to 4th. Don’t over complicate it and don’t rush. The reason why students mess up is because they are in a rush. Think about what your going to do before you do it and take your time. Best of luck to you, Stay safe.
@xxP1ST0LER0xx
2 жыл бұрын
When it doesn’t want to down shift do it at 1500-1700 rpm
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
@@xxP1ST0LER0xx thank you for the support man. Be safe out there
@Randythesavage777
11 ай бұрын
I only use the clutch for starting . after that is rpm shifting no clutch 😔
@stephenchavis9144
10 ай бұрын
All that left leg pushing then you realized you don’t need to double clutch at all 😂😂
@brianhoppenrath8379
Ай бұрын
If the tester says to double clutch, tell him he’s wrong
@cdlshorty74
Ай бұрын
@@brianhoppenrath8379 😂
@Ben1010Ten
11 ай бұрын
Are you blipping on the upshifts?
@ChiMadeNickG
5 ай бұрын
Why does it grind for me going from 6th to 5th? Is it a formula to it? I tried gassing to 1500 RPM it still grinds. I Start downshifting at 1000 RPM I’m a week away from my test day, don’t wanna fail for excessive grinding.
@cdlshorty74
5 ай бұрын
I understand that my friend. And going from 6th to 5th your speed must be be around 10 mph and your rpm’s are too high just hit the gas a little bit then clutch it in to 5th
@ChiMadeNickG
5 ай бұрын
@@cdlshorty74 appreciate you brother 🔥 I just got my cdl today thank you !
@cdlshorty74
5 ай бұрын
@@ChiMadeNickG congratulations my friend your amazing
@NotchNate
Ай бұрын
Take it easy, this isn’t a street race. The truck has plenty of torque. Pause after the first tap and then shift into gear.
@truckingwithtobee
2 жыл бұрын
Listen to the motor. It tells u all u need to know.
@vincento8129
2 жыл бұрын
That’s right , dudes be double clutching when down shifting. I think theyre tripping.
@keith7387
Ай бұрын
Save your leg float the gears
@brianhoppenrath8379
Ай бұрын
No good driver uses the clutch, except to take off and stop.
@truckingwithtobee
2 жыл бұрын
Clutch……neutral…….. gear. Get a metronome app on your phone and start practicing like that.
@jerrellherringsr1891
Ай бұрын
I air shafts don't need to clutch
@dream_chaser9014
2 жыл бұрын
💯
@alvinkelley1255
2 жыл бұрын
The best way to double clutch is not to do it float on
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
Lol ms kelley I totally understand. I myself float gears. But I have students to teach it's my job to get them ready for their state road test. And by law they have to double cluth.
@mrgalindo1980
2 жыл бұрын
@@cdlshorty74 and that my friend is the problem with big government they think they know it all when in reality they dont know s**t that's why we never use the clutch we float or is it the other way around???
@scalywag
Жыл бұрын
@@cdlshorty74 youre not double clutching the show shift tho ?
@RoyceAubuchon
Ай бұрын
I'm a pro at shifting my automatic. Lol
@vmmramos
10 ай бұрын
Just the opposite of granny shifting
@certified2919
2 жыл бұрын
Tap, balls, tap
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
Correction its tap, pause, tap.
@deantaholmes7807
6 ай бұрын
He not even teaching nothing
@cdlshorty74
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your hate. It fuels me
@deantaholmes7807
6 ай бұрын
@@cdlshorty74 it’s not hate your just not really teaching nothing in the video just driving
@cdlshorty74
6 ай бұрын
@@deantaholmes7807 i understand just keep watching and check out other videos on my channel please & thank you 🙏
@changeibc9599
17 күн бұрын
I still think the Government hired a idiot… You don’t need the Clutch for anything except Stating and stopping. Everything can be floated into gear..
@cdlshorty74
17 күн бұрын
@@changeibc9599 wrong you know as well as I know that you need the clutch to pass the CDL road test. In this video I’m teaching students how to use the clutch and to pass the CDL road test.
@gorillazbynght442
Ай бұрын
Brother this is all wrong lol stop using the clutch
@love0the0fans
29 күн бұрын
Those of us who still have to take the state test HAVE to double clutch, so go about your veteran business, please😂
@raymondpennix3109
Ай бұрын
Good shit. But after 19 yrs of driving, you'll learn u don't even need to use the clutch at all when shifting. Only use the clutch when stopping and taking off.
@gus5417
Ай бұрын
To much work. Just use the clutch for the first gear. Everything else float the gears. Simple
@JoseRegalado-b3l
Ай бұрын
Floating gears all the way up shift down shift even in the mountains in Colorado
@hommy060
19 күн бұрын
It’s normal to be strongly we the gear when you have just two day driver standard?
@ericcash5723
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Simply & to the point watching it over and over again
@cdlshorty74
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the love and support
@christopherfreeman3357
Ай бұрын
I’m trying to get that E restriction removed from off my class A.
@cdlshorty74
Ай бұрын
@@christopherfreeman3357 tomorrow please give us a call at 704 821 1111 and tell them CDL Shorty sent you
@PREilluminati
6 ай бұрын
So you don’t double clutch or use the clutch when downshifting just clutch in for neutral then shift into a lower gear without the clutch?
@cdlshorty74
6 ай бұрын
For the test you can use the clutch to downshift
@love0the0fans
29 күн бұрын
I test in 7 hours, so I hope someone sees this. Is he not fully releasing the accelerator while shifting up? I'm trying to figure out how to shift smoothly, but I haven't learned how to do so at mt school.
@cdlshorty74
28 күн бұрын
@@love0the0fans yes I am releasing it. And you got this text your going to pass it just relax and be calm I believe in you
@WilsonDestry
2 жыл бұрын
That was not down shifting at all. Two worst things you could do in a tractor-trailer is putting the clutch in and kicking to neutral.
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry you feel that way mr Wilson. But I also know how to double clutch downshifting as well. I just prefer to float downshifting and float upshifting. But I teach my students proper double clutching. Thank you for your feedback. And from 1 trucker to another please be safe out there.
@dustbat
2 жыл бұрын
@@cdlshorty74 I never could see the reason for double clutching from a mechanical point of view. Seems it is just to force you to pause.
@wesstoller5242
2 жыл бұрын
That was more of a hybrid downshift... De-Clutch to take it out of gear, throttle and float into the lower gear - would they flag that in a CDL test?
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
@@wesstoller5242 thank you for your feedback. On the test they would prefer to see double clutch downshifting. But you can float downshifting too. I teach both
@_AlejandroGonzalez_
2 жыл бұрын
I’m in the process of getting my cdl and I am having to learn this in order to pass the dot test. I find this so stupid but understand why it is necessary. I want to learn how to float already.
@cdlshorty74
2 жыл бұрын
Good morning mr Gonzalez's trust me I understand you. But you also must know that learning how to drive trucks is a process. Its levels to it. Just be patient and learn the process of double clutching. Then when you pass your test. And acquire your CDL. then you can learn how to float. I'll even teach you if you would like
@punchyfps5669
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the tutorial brother 💯 take my test in 2 weeks
@cdlshorty74
Жыл бұрын
You got this brother your going to do great
@Savethepandabears
2 жыл бұрын
Clutch is ment to be engaged every shift doing this and skipping gears is only harmful to you're transmission anyone who says otherwise obviously isn't servicing you're vehicle or any for that matter
@DariusClinton
Жыл бұрын
Where are you from?
@NotchNate
Ай бұрын
Tell me you know nothing about trucking without telling me. The dude in the video has no clue what he’s doing either. That’s the problem with KZitem, anyone can post a video and others think it’s a good tutorial when it’s not. He’s teaching and outdated technique, if that want bad enough he’s doing it wrong.
@AllThruChrist
Ай бұрын
Thank u, had forgot how to do aft so lng
@accobra4272
2 ай бұрын
Im doing the same thing and i grind 70% ofvthe shifts. Im frustrated
@richardknight1258
10 ай бұрын
That's use the engine timing to down change. You can use that revving technique in almost every vehicle, even in cars.
@MichaelShorts-bd2qc
3 ай бұрын
Awesome job fam 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿
@joestafford4196
11 ай бұрын
Most good drivers don't use the clutch except to start and stop
@johnnymucholoveo604
11 ай бұрын
😇💪🏽😇
@martellsutton8526
6 ай бұрын
You only double clutch when your upshift right?
@cdlshorty74
6 ай бұрын
At some schools you do and some schools you don’t but it should be at all schools you do
@C-CH_Learn_how_2shift
6 ай бұрын
Always. The gears seem to roll into each other smoothly like butter, especially when down shifting
@martellsutton8526
6 ай бұрын
I graduated next month that’s the only problem I’m having is downshifting
@C-CH_Learn_how_2shift
6 ай бұрын
@martellsutton8526 downshifting is easy and fun. It helps to mark the gears on ur speedometer. I have a video on it on my channel. Once you learn, you'll wanna work for a company with 8 inch straight pipes and be rattling windows all day
@vicentediaz5732
Ай бұрын
it's easier without the clutch
@koda6092
3 ай бұрын
I see some people say “watch your speed” and then others say “watch your rpms”. At school I’ve been doing it based on my speedometer and I miss my gears about 40% of the time. Idk if im depressing the clutch too far or what. I test next Tuesday. Any tips on what I might be doing wrong?
@koda6092
3 ай бұрын
Also I do make sure to watch my rpms when I rev to get it in gear, just not when I clutch to neutral
@mainedude3610
2 жыл бұрын
What's up bro.. teach me how to drive bro..
@StenellaFr
10 ай бұрын
Double-declutching is an obsolete technique now except for maybe truck drivers who use it often, but even trucks come fitted with synchronizers these days. However, it is a great technique to know when you want to shift gears smoothly. This method will also extend the life of your synchronizers.
@andrewj7424
9 ай бұрын
It's mandatory in obtaining a cdl now. Our instructor said at some point you will float but while you're here and when you test you have to doube clutch :(
@TGB_Strap556
6 ай бұрын
As a truck driver who already works long days on the road…who the want to do all that playing around with gears all day even if I can drive stick shift…just give me a automatic please 🤦🏾♂️
@C-CH_Learn_how_2shift
6 ай бұрын
The luxury of an automatic will always win. sticks are fun when you're learning. It's like a game ,trying not to grind while skipping gears when upshifting or down shifting. The goal is a perfect score
@adamhorton1601
Ай бұрын
I got the hang of double clutch during cdl training. Was so glad i passed so i could go back to a relaxed float shift. I rarely miss or grind a great floating. The double clutch method is just to many things going on. Most veteran truckers never have and never will double clutch because it's not really needed unless you not good a shifting.
@love0the0fans
29 күн бұрын
Wellll, I test in 7 hours, so I have to use the clutch, but if I have your attention, can you PLEASE tell me how to up shift smoothly? The damn tractor jerks so hard when I do it. I THINK my problem is that I fully let go of the accelerator until it's in gear, so it catches really hard. Should I not let go of the accelerator, or should I press it at the same time I'm releasing the clutch? Please help.
@adamhorton1601
29 күн бұрын
@@love0the0fans it does sound like you are letting off the accelerator too much. You have about 400 RPM difference, depending on transmission, between gears. So the same as when you down shift and you ease the engine up in RPM, you must also ease the engine RPM down the same amount to upshift. If you let it drop too fast, many times the gear will pop in while the RPM is still dropping causing the drivetrain to lurch. So shift approximately at 1200 and 1600 RPM, or 1300 and 1700 RPM, or 1600 and 2000 RPM. The transmission will shift regardless of engine speed as long as the engine speed and transmission speed (vehicle speed ultimately) are lined up. The higher the engine RPM in a given gear, the faster your vehicle speed is. So if you accelerate to 2000 RPM, then coast with engine brake to 1200 RPM, shift to neutral and downshift at 1600 RPM to slow down. Or, you accelerate to 2000 RPM, shift to neutral and upshift at 1600 RPM to continue accelerating. You can monitor your RPM while you shift, but honestly, listening for the correct engine RPM will allow you to shift into gear with practice. Double clutching is more of a rhythm between clutch, accelerator, and gear shifter. It just takes practice.
@love0the0fans
28 күн бұрын
@adamhorton1601 You just saved me! I definitely let the RPM drop too low. Thank you so much. Less than 4 hours until my test, wish me luck❤️
@daveahsolomon9958
11 ай бұрын
Hey I’m left handed and never double clutch it feels funny hold the shifter in right hand how do I get comfortable shifting with muscling it
@cdlshorty74
11 ай бұрын
Yes I can help you I’m at work right now but I promise to get back to you later with advice.
@elijahcharles97
Жыл бұрын
what's up bro,keep coming with those videos,i have one big problem,I'm kinna good in doing maneuvers,but my biggest problem is keeping the truck centered or straight down when pulling all the way down to do my straight back,i just can't keep the truck straight or centered,any techniques or advice that i can learn from.
@cdlshorty74
Жыл бұрын
I truly appreciate your feedback homie. And my advice is watch your trailer wheels. When your going straight back look in both mirrors and in your driver mirror if you see too much of your tires then turn to your driver side. And in your passenger side if you see too much of your tires then turn to you passenger side. But as your backing make sure you back slowly because the faster you go the worse it becomes
@TheE1401
6 ай бұрын
Double clutching is pointless. Just float the gears...
@sashareinhard6645
3 ай бұрын
double clutching is to reduce stress on the transmission. sometimes u dont have synchros
@katb8951
28 күн бұрын
Why? The only time I use the clutch is starting and stopping. The rest of the time, my foot doesn't touch the peddle. Listen to the motor. Thats all you need to do.
@cdlshorty74
27 күн бұрын
For CDL road test purposes
@Heavenlycomedy
2 жыл бұрын
Is like a fight
@sherrieleemalisch8700
Жыл бұрын
what are the rpms when doubling clutching downshifting.
@chucknorris2266
10 ай бұрын
Let the needle drop down to 1,000 rpm and then downshift . You can also skip a gear and down shift by letting it fall yo 700 rpm and then Rev high
@Jack-g1v
28 күн бұрын
Clutch only needed when necessary kids use clutch
@cdlshorty74
27 күн бұрын
You know as well as I know that in order to pass a CDL road test you have to show the examiner that you know how to properly use the clutch
@marqueswilsonn
3 ай бұрын
Gas, Clutch, Clutch, Gaaaaassss for up shifting. Brake, Clutch, Gas, Clutch, Brake for rev match downshifting.
@marywhitlock2090
Жыл бұрын
Are you busy
@cdlshorty74
Жыл бұрын
No you can reach out to me
@marywhitlock2090
Жыл бұрын
I need to sit up for a day
@Riley-zx7tw
4 ай бұрын
My dads truck grinds shifting from 1-2 so it likes to be double clutched and it’s pretty hard for me, I’m only 14 and I’ve been driving manuals well that’s the only thing I do drive. My truck is a manual too
@Locodadon-b
7 ай бұрын
Ok today was my first day downshifting at my school, i think the problem was I was trying to go too fast with it, I’m definitely about to try this method u used and slow it down and see how it works for me tomorrow, I also noticed you didn’t hit the clutch a second time when shifting from neutral to a lower gear, my instructor makes us hit the clutch when we shift into neutral then again when we shift into a lower gear for downshift
@cdlshorty74
7 ай бұрын
Please keep me updated I would love to know if it works for you
@Locodadon-b
7 ай бұрын
@@cdlshorty74 far better today bro, just gotta remember now the gears when I’m downshifting, i got the upshifting gears memorized but goin down shift a different ball game but yea I took my time had no cut outs and was feeling better after, I even was watching you’re video while I was walking to the truck just to get the rhythm down, appreciate it bro
@cdlshorty74
7 ай бұрын
@@Locodadon-b I’m proud of you and I’m very happy that I could help you my friend. Please continue to keep me updated.
@C-CH_Learn_how_2shift
6 ай бұрын
Upload a video of your progress
@chucknorris2266
10 ай бұрын
Last time I double clutch was in trucking school 10 years ago. Now when i try it , it feels awkward and unnecessary 😂
@jwillzcommonsence8870
Жыл бұрын
When he said notice I’m only listening to the engine!! Either bad teaching, or wrong intention here, if teaching why make the statement, ppl listening to motor is after you drove for a while,cdl school not cool with it
@angelamonk716
6 ай бұрын
Buy why do it ?
@sashareinhard6645
3 ай бұрын
less stress on the transmission
@G360-s6b
Жыл бұрын
Mane u explain it perfectly bruh.. that downshifting kicking my ass but ima use ya techniques 2moro... good looking G
@cdlshorty74
11 ай бұрын
How’s the down shifting coming along
@G360-s6b
11 ай бұрын
@cdlshorty74 been on the road for months now although been driving automatic but loving this truck life
@cdlshorty74
11 ай бұрын
That’s good man I’m happy for you. If your ever in Charlotte nc or passing through let me know I would love to meet you. And also did you get a chance to use my techniques to pass?
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