Recovering Lost Gears

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@ebolantigua3201]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@alhabibdiallo8360]

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

[@patricksilveri3105]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@uptony1]

This method is ok but crude. If you memorize the speed for each gear at 1300 rpms. For example in some trucks 5the gear at 1300 is 10mph. If you miss a gear look at your speed, if it is 10 mph line it up for 5th, off clutch rev it to 1300 quick clutch and shift to 5th. If your speed is 35mph line it up for 8th rev to 1300 and clutch it to 8th. If you are between speeds just adjust your rpm up or down. Every truck is different but if you take the time to memorize the gear / speed chart gear recovery is a snap. Also if you are not perfect and grind the transmission it is better to use the clutch, it acts as a shock absorber and keeps you from damaging the transmission and universal joints as much.

[@JorgeRamos-zl9vz]

uptony1 Thanks

[@truepeach27]

uptony1 think u

[@anonymoustrucker1782]

@@truepeach27 who are you? You drive big rigs??

[@donotfret]

This!

[@mikelogan99CDLClassAskillstest]

uptony1 is correct! I watched this guy and there is not much mentioned about mph for each gear or rpm. As a CDL tester I would mark an applicant/Student off for not using the clutch. Not using the clutch or missing a gear is a shift error on a CDL test. Those points add up and not having control of the truck could be a fail. I hope students are not using this technique as a way to recover the truck on a CDL test. After school/Test and you're working then this can help when you are practicing Floating gears. My CDL testing instructions are at mikelogan99.

[@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.

[@Bessie1021]

Thank you sir. This video was extremely helpful!

[@Ratchet_head_garage]

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

[@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

[@334cityworker]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@vimal4716]

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

[@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

[@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

[@TammieEakins]

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.

[@111jkjk]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@tldarden5895]

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

[@egheomoregbe3923]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@gzgerman4674]

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

[@jamieshaffer6493]

Much better than a “panic search” that fails.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@MarcP5267]

@ Brian Mills, you said to recover lost gears raise fuel and shift into desired gear. My problem is when down shifting I get 'lost' in which desired gear I'm suppose to me in.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@cyborgelectronika7624]

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

[@hlk466]

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

[@davidgrant2025]

I just took my road test in a dump truck last week. I have been learning on an 8 speed. I failed for losing a gear and having to stop and restart. I tried to recover the gear but I think I tried wrong after watching this video. Thanks for the video. It definitely helps.

[@bobnob3496]

You must have messed up much more than just missing a gear to have failed. As far as I am aware there's a maximum amount of points you can lose from shifting, and it's only half of the points you need to fail.

[@reynoldscs]

@@bobnob3496 not true, here in WA state you can miss a gear and recover and still pass. If you have to come to a stop "the driver lost control of the vehicle" which is an " unsafe action" grounds for failure. No disrespect just stating what my instructors told me.

[@mrgoodguy7194]

Excellent video Sr, really helpful Thanks for sharing

[@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!

[@SURFRAT2]

I am a new subscriber. This video is excellent! Thank you, Al Roberts.

[@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👍👍👍

[@sherinkulasingham2815]

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

[@garyedwards5488]

Finally someone knows what to teach!! Thx

[@CloakedRaven]

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

[@ujunky]

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

[@jasonpaetz]

Best shifting video on youtube!

[@jessejames6923]

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

[@mechcntr7185]

If you reach a panic situation and cannot get the truck into gear on a long steep decline, should you hit the flashers and bring the truck to a stop with the brakes? Then you can start off in whatever gear is appropriate.

[@skylinemusik1]

That button cost me my driving test yesterday 🤦‍♂️ I was on 5th gear with my button up and a pedestrian decided to run in front my truck and traffic so I had to come to a complete stop. I dropped the gear to 3rd but forgot to drop the button so I actually put it on 7th gear. As I tried to take off from the complete stop my truck stalled.... automatic FAIL 😞 good thing I passed everything else as far as pre trip inspection, air brakes and maneuvers. I hope to pass it the next time around. Thanks for this video and I will make sure to respect that button on my next try

[@IceMan-zw7iq]

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

[@cortomaltes2033]

I have learned so much in less than half hour than three months with my CDL driving school and to tell the truth with can all say we can teach but we can't all be good teacher🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿in this case you are a doctor 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@1alexmm858]

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

[@501roadrunner]

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

[@GogogoFolowMe]

-2 gears

[@9WEAVER9]

If I ever shifted and heard noises like in this video, I'd shit myself on sight...

[@9WEAVER9]

The noises at 8:20 are BRUTAL... Glad he ground gears in his trans so I don't have to in mine...

[@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.

[@duncanrose7985]

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

[@Memory7890]

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

[@brianmills4671]

To recover a gear, all that's needed to be done is raise the engine speed while holding the stick and slightly move it to the desired gear without forcing it. There's no need to switch gears with the clutch while you're in motion. Switching gears while in motion, is all about timing.

[@caddy8796]

So basically for example if you going to fourth and you miss it all you have to do is to Rev your RPM and then it will gradually go into gear

[@viettran-bh9vw]

For example, when you downshifting and you miss a gear, you keep trying but it keeps grinding. It gets to the point when the truck is slowing down too much like almost stop, what can you do?

[@samueljones2908]

Scanias v8s throw out more or just as much torque as a american cat,detroit or cummins so that is not the reason american trucks dont have syncro boxes. The roadranger gearbox is strong its durable and servicable. Also syncro boxes dont like skipping gears when hauling big loads uphill. Were as roadrangers can skip 1 to 2 gears so you can pull the revs right down then skip gears and your back in the engines power range. These gearboxes make for faster shifting when needed aswell and are easily rebuilt when needed at low cost

[@consaka1]

Samuel Jones How big and how much does a scania synchro box weigh? What is their maintenance schedule? See our comments above on the subject.

[@williamdelarge2491]

Synchro boxes allow skipping hence why they have synchros! Unless you are speaking of a transmission called a synchro transmission.

[@SFtruckerWolf]

Scanias sychro have not radically more weight than eaton fuller, oil change every 150 000 km to 300 000 km or once in year. Eaton fuller have double side axles that is making weight there. PS I like Eaton Fuller like grazy man porridge.

[@damienmcbratney3197]

Outstanding. Thanks Al

[@montanamantmtheyaakattack3336]

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

[@williamdelarge2491]

He's just purposely missin the next gear since rpms are to low. So what he's doing is matching the rpms to previous gear to input shaft matched speed. But he should show what happens if your maxed out on weight then you miss a gear pulling up a hill then you have to skip a gear down aka double down so you don't loose all your momentum! hoping not to loose all speed that you have to start over in the basement!

[@JasonCulleyReignSports]

+william Delarge had that happen today during training, great point

[@karlroberts1827]

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

[@sociald18]

Thank you very much for the advice I’m going to try this while training

[@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...

[@ventutrer]

do you always rest your foot on the clutch while it is not being used?

[@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.

[@SuperKroft]

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

[@jrockmarquez5195]

this is a good video AL. I'm going through a month college class for cdl out here in texas it's a lot to jam in and this is are last week I'll be testing wed or Thursday on the road as well as off set and parallel parking. But this video will sure help when I miss the Gears thanks bud GOD BLESS

[@Triplex5014]

I just love the sound that 4th gear makes!

[@DhirC35]

Straight cut

[@DarleneYoungartist]

Thank you so much for making this video. It is very close to addressing my challenge. I am training on a road ranger gearbox 18 speed. I am a nervous newbie. I have a long hill driving fully loaded trailer. Speed limit is 50k. At the bottom of the hill I must make a right merge turn onto a busy highway speed limit 80k. I have to get down to 4th at least by the bottom of the hill and I missed my gear and panic. Please advise. Would be so appreciated.

[@putitherepls]

This is a great video. Now I know where my pressure is coming from. I'm already nervous when I miss a gear. So I try to calm myself down and coast for a bit to try and find the gear. But whenever I do that, my instructor keeps saying it's illegal which definitely adds more pressure. Then he tells me I am rushing my shifts and I need to slow it down. Makes no sense. Then when im trying to speed up he tells me to speed up faster... so is he wanting me to floor on the gas everytime?! Then he complains about my throttle control. Tip. Find the right instructor. It'll impact your learning curve a whole lot.

[@Iwasshocked]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge

[@The2003roadking]

If your on a hill loaded ..Pick a lower gear and give more throttle

[@TimCBuilders]

You're

[@SternDrive]

@@TimCBuilders Your silly, and you're spelling is bad! Stick with trucking...

[@OutsideIsRainy]

Awesome Awesome man Awesome...........Ha Ha Now I know how to tackle it... Those are the Magic Moves......Thank You So Much.....Great Video Keep up the good Work....

[@Dball10-4]

I agree. This was a really, really excellent video as I am still having some trouble finding my gears. explain that really perfectly. Thank you. gonna try it tomorrow at CDL SCHOOL

[@stanleywilliams134]

Learning how to properly float can save you a knee replacement from double clutching all of the time. It's easier on your transmission to.

[@kenoshapass]

Yes, but if you've not taken your CDL road test yet, you have to double clutch(at-least in Colorado).

[@testtickles8755]

Too

[@testtickles8755]

He's teaching how to recover missed gears by floating gears.

[@frodrickfronkensteen9241]

No floating on TX DPS road exam either. Floating on road test = immediate fail (or so I'm told).

[@crystaltroxell4796]

Yes that is true, but for the road test you have to double clutch, automatic fail if you don’t.

[@tapatio1973]

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

[@hoshinimorris271]

I love the way you do your thing

[@nathanial41]

The only time I touch the clutch is for dead stop take offs. But your a smooth operator sir !

[@Fourandaquarter]

22:01 I think if you just listen to the sound of this video, then it is just like what I heard when I did my CDL road test. 😂

[@tomikeller3165]

That engine sounds so good

[@terrysikes6638]

I was hunting for videos on shifting an 8 speed the other day but yours didn't come up. You might get more hits on a search if you add 8 speed in the title. Can you say what speeds translate to which gears?

[@TheByzmal]

Very good. Before this I thought I would die if I miss a gear. Great help, thanks

[@choosetherightify]

This explains a lot about my Eaton Fuller 10 speed on my DT466. I hate driving the thing and the previous owner destroyed the clutch brake.

[@Saladon89]

Awesome video, what about going uphill??

[@tux9986]

thank you for making this video I obviously do not have the best of instructors this has shown me a few things that I am doing wrong and how to correct them