Shifting an 18 speed. This video gives a demonstration of how to shift an 18 speed big truck, along with a bit of advice to help a new driver. How to skip gears, when going through all the gears, isn't necessary, depending upon the situation.
Best advice for smooth shifting?
It takes loads of practice. This demonstration features a 35+ year driver, with a 2004 Peterbilt 379, with a 475 Cat engine.
Strake750:I love these American trucks or lorry's as we call them here in England, my dad used to drive allover Europe and the middle east,Iran,Iraq Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, ,back in the 70s,it hard to believe these days but they did,