How to Drive & Shift 8, 9, 10, 13, 15 or 18 Transmissions | THEORY

Learn how to shift a 9, 10, 13, 15 or 18-speed transmission here! Watch the video. AIR BRAKE CHECKLIST: SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► See TOPICS below!! #truckdriving #smartdrivetest #shifting Driving a non-synchromesh transmission is the coordination of the clutch, the throttle, and the shifter. In order to shift a non-synchromesh transmission, or some times referred to as a “crash box“, the driver must line up 3 things: 1) the road speed 2) the engine speed 3) the gear If these 3 things do NOT line up, the transmission simply will not shift. ***************************** 0:00 Introduction 1:34 Shifting Patterns 3:10 Range Selector 4:40 Splitter 5:03 13-Speed Transmissions 6:27 18-Speed Transmissions 7:12 15-Speed Transmissions 8:44 Synchronizing the Transmission 10:12 5th Gear - The Happy Gear 11:44 Progressive Shifting