Recovering Lost Gears

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[@dropbear430]

This man is a great teacher. I wish him well in life if he still around.

[@issacisaac8727]

Most underrated gear training video ever made. Thank you Sir. God bless you

[@bradleylubin3112]

Phenomenal video. I panic when i miss a gear but this showed me how to chill and relax. Thank you 4 sharing.

[@mbroderick1984]

That's my problem when I'm driving in school. I panic and get super frustrated.

[@BensonAndHedgers]

Yep we all had that issue but like he said go back to the gear u were in or go down one, remember to relax off the clutch it confuses us all at times especially going down a gear

[@FlatFeeDjs]

This is absolute Gold. My instructor didn't teach me these techniques and sadly I failed my HR truck test because I lost my gears on a slight downward slope and just couldn't find a gear. I just crunched all over the place till I finally pulled over at a very slow pace, found 3rd and then continued on but by this time the assessor deemed me as incompetent because I wasn't in control of the vehicle. If I had seen this video 1 day before I would have known what to do. Many thanks for an awesome video.

[@itts]

Next time tell them to give you a proper truck.

[@jamieshaffer6493]

Much better than a “panic search” that fails.

[@CRQ5508]

My God this helps so much. This is one thing the instruction classes are leaving out, and I think what gets most of us first time drivers.

[@BensonAndHedgers]

Yeah i think its one thing you can only learn by feel an practice, watching wont help if ur a beginner but for us that have experienced this will make more sense i guess. Each truck has there own idiosyncrasies

[@King95gballer]

@@BensonAndHedgers It's true that experience helps, but this is info that should be nailed on beginners. Very valuable info here.

[@BensonAndHedgers]

@@King95gballer ohh definitely no doubt about that, i wish i had it available years ago. Any info is valuable!!

[@TheOzflyer]

Excellent video, gear recovery should be taught in driving school, I’m not sure if it’s taught where you are, but this is something I had to work out myself after I got my licence. I freaked out when I was a rookie and lost my gears going up a steep hill, fully loaded, I had to come to a complete stop and start over, it’s a crucial skill to know how to recover gears, it’s something I show every beginner now.

[@johnakagi1088]

I’m just learning in my Mack 2006 8-LL-L. This was a perfect video examples of the same situations I have had which resulted in pulling onto the shoulder to start over at 1st gear. I’ve been having some success at recover and down shifting! Thanks for making this video!!!

[@Apexcdl]

Outstanding video. As an instructor myself I can appreciate your teaching techniques. Your explanations are very easy to understand and love how you show technique and finesse are how to shift, not brute force. Fingertip pressure on the shifter to feel the gears, light throttle and listening to the transmission to find your gear. Good job sir.

[@BoostfedVR4]

+Apex CDL Institute, I just went through CDL training a couple months ago, and this video really helped me understand the gear matching techniques. My instructors had their own way of explaining, but this video was a huge help! Thank you Al Roberts for making a great instructional video!

[@fredwms1532]

Apex CDL Institute you pretty good your dam self, I passed my pre-trip inspection because of you, my trainer was always sleep

[@IceMan-zw7iq]

I concur

[@littlepepper4370]

For DMV purposes when recovering lost gears do they want you to use the clutch? Or can you just tickle it in with the throttle?

[@robertkeefer2128]

Les Brown lol funny as hell dude!

[@ebolantigua3201]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. Best I've seen so far. Straight forward, simple.

[@RecordTrance]

ok, but let these kids know, This is Just for recovering. Tickling the gears and also doing this all the time hours on end will wear out the gear sprockets tips and can also cause chipping. Also these kids need to know, that if you change gears going down hill, you wont recover and you can lose control killing everyone thats down hill. and many times going down hill trying to recover forcing the transmission & picking up speed , you will find your transmission all over the road behind you. Never ever Shift while going down hill. - If the speed limit says 30-mph going down hill, I do 15-mph. I always Half the amount posted going downhill while having J-Brake on. Other peoples lives matter first before anything else in the world.

[@joseluissalazar3287]

Correct

[@firehawk6188]

It's a no no if the driver doesn't know what they're doing or doesn't have enough experience. I regularly downshift on long down hill grades. Just have to bring the rpms down lower than normal and grab the next lower gear.

[@maximilianogonzalezjara9526]

Hi, I'm a novice driver. As you do to march up or downshift down a hill. Can explain using a shift and rpm as an example. Thank you

[@iLLicitNz78]

if i miss a gear going down hill an the trucks starts to gain momentum, i just push the service break in an count to 4 to wash off rpms then restart selecting my gear change, much easyier

[@trainingforlife2026]

RecordTrance: Experienced, seasoned drivers should have no problems with a controlled downhill shift. New drivers, or seasoned drivers for that matter, should not feel over confident without having learned the basics and the advancements of this industry. From progressive shifting to professional shifting to what awaits around the corner, it is every Truck Drivers responsibility to study, learn and grow while a member of this industry. Be safe out there, our families and communities depend on our professionalism.

[@cbanni000]

Thank you for making this video. I have TWO very experienced truckers teaching me to drive a 10-gear truck and neither of them showed me anything about recovering from a missed gear. I will definitely share your video with other cdl students!!!

[@JoseAntonio-pb7nd]

Because of this video is how I was able to efficiently been able to recover any gear hauling heavy when down shifting, great content in this video.

[@334cityworker]

this video is still helping new drivers not to panic. thank you

[@ryanwilson5222]

I’m Not a driver. But I think this would be so beneficial if it were taught. If you can’t drive a manual, you can’t drive. Period. The fact that he knows this isn’t too damaging to his transmission is a testament to his his experience. What a great instructor.

[@ryanwilson5222]

Also, this is why you should know how float Edit: Georgia overdrive lol. Nice touch

[@joshbrown3009]

after seeing just a couple of minutes of your video i noticed two things i have done wrong, i don't always drive a manual since they have me bouncing between automatic and stick when i do drive so i don't get as use to it, but yeah the clutch pedal depth and the down shifting timing. thank you very much, alot better instructor than i have had, half of it i have had to do it myself so this really puts in a understanding and helps.

[@vimal4716]

What an absolute legend! Wonderful teaching, this will give everyone a great confidence.

[@WogChilli]

Going for my heavy truck license, this video was very beneficial to me as I've had a couple of failure to recover today

[@MrDukevader33]

This is one of the best shifting and driving videos about driving a semi I have seen so far. Good job sir! I have learned a lot. Thank you.

[@alhabibdiallo8360]

This video is awesome. It helped me a lot today while I was passing my road test. Great job.

[@Ratchet_head_garage]

8yrs later and your video is still helpin people! Very helpful video thank you!

[@damienmcbratney3197]

Outstanding. Thanks Al

[@mitchcornacchia968]

Great instructional video, so simple when you know what you're doing! Once you get it right you don't even need the clutch most of the time. The repetition really teaches what to do thanks Al

[@patricksilveri3105]

Top tier good stuff. Thank you sir. These are answers to questions that new drivers don't know they should be asking.

[@tonylalangue6243]

Great video, showing what my trainers were doing. Yup, You got that right with the "remain calm". The knowledge in here goes a long way to helping with that.

[@ujunky]

The best video on shifting. Thank you for so many examples.

[@yocz2007]

Hello Mr Al Robert you are simply the best teacher ever,the part that i like the most is the recovering lost gears. Thanks again!

[@TheVaughn17]

Thanks Al Roberts, you really make sense than my Instructors. I have been having trouble with double clutching both up and down shifting and you explain it easier and with the right way by showing your feet in how is done. You are a real teacher. V.P at Mesilla Valley Transportation Institute.

[@GuILty718]

You may just helped my get my CDL. Missing recovering gears is my biggest issue. I appreciate this video. Thanks a whole lot.

[@Darkwolfe.]

Phenomenal sir,,,18 years driving I have drove almost everything out there, I started my 1st driving on an old 47 Stirling with a 5&3, hauling out of Dixson and Davis Sacramento Ca. to Oakland with a set of doubles,, then to a Freightliner with a 4by4 I loved that truck until you nod off on those long, dot the log, desert trips, and forgetting where you are and having to stop and start over, It's much better with a 10 speed and up. Thank You for your vid.

[@111jkjk]

The best teacher ever. Much better than my own instructor who loses his cool when gears are missed adding to the panic

[@egheomoregbe3923]

Thanks for that Recovering Lost Gear clip. It was very informative, detailed and indeed super. You are blessed. Stay blessed.

[@travisclemens6071]

Thanks for this video! Took my test in a manual driving an auto in my trainer phase but am getting in a manual after and your tips will help me. It's a lost art

[@romz90]

Great video finally some one that actually taught me, can finally say I now know what to do and not to panic in situations where I might have shifted to quick and couldn’t catch the gear or down gearing thanks to you i now know how to drive a road ranger

[@metalmetz]

Great advice, thank you!

[@Iwasshocked]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge

[@VGMurders]

This is a great video. I'm in driving school right now and our teacher never explained there's a brake in the clutch when fully depressed. They tell us not to push the clutch all the way in but it's still good to know why. Helps to remember when you're trying to break traditional car clutch drivng habits.

[@itts]

Well, there's a clutch brake, but its not for shifting while driving; it's simply to stop the transmission from spinning so that you can get these shit transmissions into gear when stopped.

[@tldarden5895]

Awesome and informative information about recovering gears! I am grateful and appreciative for your assistance with this process of recovering from lost gears!

[@tapatio1973]

Thank you for your clear way to teach, I really appreciated.

[@slr379x9]

this video should be shown to a lot of new drivers. When I first got in a truck recovering a missed shift was one of the hardest things for me to learn. But it happened a lot driving in different situations. Good video.

[@duncanrose7985]

That is a great video 👍 Calm presentation and good info without any waffle. Thanks for you time making that 🙏

[@karlroberts1827]

Awesome. Thus answers a lot of questions I've had after my first two lessons. Thanks.

[@montanamantmtheyaakattack3336]

A very good learning video for the beginner. Excellent job.

[@sherinkulasingham2815]

I think this is the best video of you tube of recovering lost gears

[@SuperGoldwingman]

Great video, I did a repossession on a Sterling 20 ton dump truck and didn't know anything about levers and switches on the shifter, I just jumped in and took off with it. I had to pull over on an on ramp because I lost all rhythm going through the gears and couldn't get anything. So I can appreciate your recovery video. I will keep your training in mind if I ever have to grab another one. Thanks!

[@johnnyleon9218]

Thank you for your insights. Preciate ya.

[@kerlthemo]

I have gone back to driving a truck after 15 years and was having trouble with down changes mainly. Even did the old panick halfway up a hill and couldn't find a gear so I literally stooped and started again. Well I watched your video last night then went to work today and I only lost gears once all day on a 8 our shift plus I felt less frustrated all day. Thanks for your instruction as it would have to be the best I have watched as most of the others only show how to up shift with only 1 or 2 down changes. your instruction has showed me how to not pannick and just deal with the situation.Thanks keep up the great work and like someone else said maybe you should be an instructor.

[@IceMan-zw7iq]

This videos exactly the video I've been looking for, and my opinion, the best video so far

[@Rotorzilla]

fantastic advice! I wish I would have had an instructor like you during my class.

[@SuperKolargol]

Very helpfull for new drivers...Thumbs ups!!!

[@cyborgelectronika7624]

As long as you know what speed it takes for each gear, then recovering is simple...

[@hlk466]

right..... and what are those speeds? =)

[@georgewilson1184]

That is a skill he demonstrated that took me a full 10 years to acquire just like he demonstrated on various engine n gearbox combinations at different companies

[@RenewTheRWandBlue]

Thank you for your excellent shifting tutorial sir! Very helpful and clear!

[@mechaniclife7784]

I'm cdl trucking automatic buses now for abt ten years. I'm starting a job tomorrow cdl standard ten speed tanker. i can drive auto mesh stick just fine. your video is the best informative real world scenario video that has helped me understand the difference with manual mesh stick. thanks

[@striidy]

Great Video, Helped me very much. Thanks for your time.

[@CloakedRaven]

thanks for the vid. great instructional on recovering from missed shifts. I am a green horn and this really helped me.

[@Memory7890]

This video gives me what I exactly wanted. Appreciate your sharing.

[@robpeters5204]

This is an awesome tutorial on shifting! Thank you very much on showing how to and what not to do and how to save your bacon in and recover in a bad situation. This was great!!!. Don't worry with what the super truckers have to say , they are pros and you can't tell them nothing.

[@dabeanman808]

Great Video! Thanks for doing this one!

[@user-ds1gr3wd4n]

I wish that I had seen this a week ago. I was coming back from shoulder surgery and was told to recover an 8 speed from Houston to Illinois. I hadn’t been in a manual since trucking school 8 years ago and it was hard on the newly reconstructed shoulder. I made it there but lost gears s lot the first day, then shoulder was hurting by t the end of the second day! I was glad to be at our terminal. But now I wanna get back in it and try out your methods! Thank you.

[@hoshinimorris271]

I love the way you do your thing

[@GreenMtnBags]

Very clear video and explanations. Thank you!

[@chackos123]

Great Video!! I've been struggling a bit with my shifting and this video is very helpful. My upshifts are coming along nicely, but my downshifting has been dodgy at best. I can't wait to put your tips into practice!

[@Bessie1021]

Thank you sir. This video was extremely helpful!

[@hootizzz]

Totally Awesome Video..!! many many thanks for sharing this info.... goes to show that no matter how good handle you think you have on a task you are never to old or smart to learn new tricks... Keep on Truckin..!!

[@reyreyadventure7759]

Yes it help me a lot sir! Thank you so much for this video👍👍👍

[@mrgoodguy7194]

Excellent video Sr, really helpful Thanks for sharing

[@gzgerman4674]

I was able to pass my cdl road test because of this video, thank you sir

[@orchardtvchannel]

Thank you Sir for showing the gear recovery.

[@lefteyeluresaureliopabon5904]

Thanks for your wisdom 👍🏽

[@jameskiepczynski8923]

What an awesome video. I really learned alot. Thanks

[@mikehayes5167]

I tested in a 10 Speed Cascadia but when I got my job my trainer was in an Auto so they put me in an Auto. I've been driving for 3 yrs now and I'm getting an 8-Speed Pete Friday. A little nervous but I will be getting a refresher from a top driver. Gear recovery was one of my biggest worries but after watching this video I feel much more confident. Thanks for the excellent information!

[@jessejames6923]

great vid the recovery is the most important issue ever when your at any type situation

[@SuperKroft]

greta video i know i had my share of panic attacks on recovering gears when i started out thx.

[@Denzar007]

Excellent training man :) thank u

[@dstosh1]

This is a great video. Thanks!

[@kevinmccarthy5812]

very, very helpful video! i'm currently trying to learn on an 8LL (maybe 2hrs in the driver's seat over the past 6 months) but it sounds like i'll get some direct uninterrupted time in the near future to learn. the biggest problem is what happens when you lose a gear and start panicking just like you demonstrated, pushing in the clutch and going crazy with the gear shift.. tickling the gears and slow acceleration until you find the sweet spot works so much better, and as long as I keep my head on straight and remember your gear recovery tips it will make my learning so much easier. I'm glad I came across your video, and thank you very much!

[@grouprocox]

Great narration!

[@csharpminr]

Great video. Thanks!

[@alxcross1850]

Thank you. Awesome video!

[@jimbeau9763]

Great vid!

[@de82788]

Great video!!

[@JasonCulleyReignSports]

Thanks for the video, very helpful before my road test. cheers

[@zenvideoscanada5245]

Thank you very much for this very good video! I am in driving school and having a very hard time with shifting and my instructor just tells me i screw up but never tells me how to recover from losing gears ! your video helped me alot! thanks!

[@501roadrunner]

....100 miles, one clutch....

[@GogogoFolowMe]

-2 gears

[@DarleneYoungartist]

Great video! I was looking for a tutorial on gear recovery. Very helpful. Thanks.

[@1alexmm858]

Very good video with different scenarios im going for my Cdl in 2 days and I’m glad I found this video

[@garyedwards5488]

Finally someone knows what to teach!! Thx

[@Bluewater6060]

Yeah awesome video thanks very much never to old to learn 👍

[@pedroramos2755]

It’s not a problem when you know what you are doing but one does not know is serious problem thank you so much for showing us the proper way to recover and teach your experience

[@tomikeller3165]

That engine sounds so good

[@jairoalvarenga4837]

Awesome video

[@narrowroad8385]

Great video sir THANK YOU

[@carlostirado351]

THANKS..thanks..Thanks!! Very helpful again and again...

[@JPMTrucking]

I've been having trouble with "Double Clutching," but with finding a good video about how to double shift, this will help. I know that Monday, during my cdl class, I have to remember this.

[@Triplex5014]

I just love the sound that 4th gear makes!

[@DhirC35]

Straight cut

[@josesandoval8026]

hey Al Robert, thanks for sharing this video it help me alot.

[@IMARBAN]

HELLO AI ROBERT, I want to thank you for the well explained Video about gear recovery, I just started the practice on 18 speed, for my Class One License and where I'm having Hard time is on the down shifting.. But your video clear some doubts and I hope I can apply them on my practices... Great Video, well done, very helpful and educational...

[@rhymeandreasoning]

AWESOME BOOTS !!!

[@GrammarIM]

Great! Best help video on KZbin. Thank you. !

[@MissFitTrucking1]

LOL!! that is so me with the panicking scenario.....this video makes some sense...ill try tomorrow