Term
| What is double clutching? |
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Definition
| when shifting gears, apply the clutch to remove the transmission from gear and release the clutch, then re apply the clutch to put the transmission back into a higher or lower gear. used for heavy vehicles |
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Term
| What are two different ways of knowing when to shift up? |
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Definition
| 1.using engine speed(rpm) 2.using road speed(mph) |
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Term
| What is "progressive" shifting? (equipped on some newer vehicles) |
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Definition
| the rpm range at which you shift up becomes higher and higher as you go thru the gears |
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Term
| What specific type of conditions should you downshift and slow down before entering? |
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Definition
| a.down hill grades b.curves |
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Term
| When should you not use the retarders braking system and why if so equipped? |
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Definition
| when road conditions are slippery such as rain, snow, or ice. because they may cause your drive wheels to loose traction because those are the wheels the braking power is applied |
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