How To Downshift A Semi

Hiller

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Hi. I want to know how to downshift a semi to take a turn. I'm not sure what the best way is. Should I downshift to a lower gear or switch to low range and put it in neutral for the turn?
 

Norm W

Farm Hand
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You have a CDL A and you didn't learn how to shift? Get someplace where you can practice safely (Abandoned large parking lot or open field) and practice shifting up and down through the gears. The highway is no place to be trying to figure it out. As far as a turn goes down shift to the gear you will need to take the turn. You can skip a few gears to get to the correct one when your speed is close enough.
 
 
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