Truck Driver Skills: Shifting an 18 Speed: How to Skip Gears

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. For other 'how to's' for truck driver skills, visit http://www.smart-trucking.com/truck-driver-skills.html More Trucker Skills Videos: http://youtu.be/ySw2G3Lkqf0 How to Use a Jake Brake http://youtu.be/Ayk2g8sytpY Safe Winter Driving Tips http://youtu.be/5zL4vjJguxs How to Climb & Descend a Slippery Grade in a Tractor Trailer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you're a truck driver, or interested in becoming a truck driver, be sure to subscribe to our Smart Trucking Channel for tips and advice which may be useful in your trucking career. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLY... CONNECT WITH US! Smart Trucking -- http://www.facebook.com/SmartTrucking -- http://www.google.com/+Smart-Trucking --http://www.twitter.com/Smart_Trucking --http://www.pinterest.com/smarttrucking Music From Apple Inc Library Song: Windy City Medium