How to drive a 18-wheeler (Beginners Guide)

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  • @joeklaps4708
    @joeklaps4708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Whenever I see an 18 wheeler about to turn I just stop and watch in amazement of how u guys have so much patience and skills.

  • @mrsunshine9948
    @mrsunshine9948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thanks for taking me for a ride..I just got my CDL's and they are not really giving me much time to ride with someone......that long....So I came here and you helped me a lot...Thanks Mister!

  • @HIGHWAYATMIDNIGHT
    @HIGHWAYATMIDNIGHT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Cool video man. My Dads been driving all his life. I know how tough the job can be, so much respect. Be safe out there brother.

    • @ramblingram3662
      @ramblingram3662 ปีที่แล้ว

      ALL HIS LIFE? Wow! Not many can start driving fresh out the womb

  • @reginaldwilliams1659
    @reginaldwilliams1659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Thank you for this video I’m going to get my cdl’s and you’ve definitely made me a lot more confident!

  • @aryn888
    @aryn888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Idk why I searched for videos of trucks but this was actually pretty cool

  • @cecilia1675
    @cecilia1675 ปีที่แล้ว

    People that are not grateful don't say thank you.. I want to tell you thank you.. thank you for showing the taking the time.. to give me to give me knowledge. This is for free thank you may the Lord bless you abundantly you and your family. You didn't have to do this you do it because you want others to be productive thank you my brother.. I would love to see your other videos and spend time and watch me drive. You know my brother's a truck..

  • @outoftheoffice247
    @outoftheoffice247 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this! Short and to the point. Stay vigilant to your surroundings and hope nobody around you does something stupid. Safe travels to you.

  • @michaelrudderow
    @michaelrudderow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Probaly the best teacher out there thanks mate

  • @lg3va895
    @lg3va895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great video! Learned a lot from it man. But how in the hell do you lookout for nails in the street in that big ass vehicle lol

  • @tnine3
    @tnine3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1st day of CDL classes today and they threw me in the ocean first! I was nervous since I’ve never driven stick and now I’m here 😂. Ty man! 🤝

  • @narojo3628
    @narojo3628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow lots of respect for you having to deal with that liquid bouncing around in the tank. If I was a trucker, I'd be hauling rock or lumber instead!

  • @yoniquedesrosiers3173
    @yoniquedesrosiers3173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for this beginner course....I am in the process of taking the CDL class and becoming the next female Smokey and the Bandit😂!!

  • @jamesc1851
    @jamesc1851 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video. Thank you for sharing that with us. God bless you and be safe out there.

  • @fferguson2013
    @fferguson2013 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thorough presentation and demonstration that would help me and learning to drive 18 wheelers by shadowing my brother in law Grayson

  • @jimmybuck2592
    @jimmybuck2592 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to drive dump trucks now iam going to get class A cdls to drive semis nice heads up good job thanku

  • @edgaraleman7487
    @edgaraleman7487 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Preciate the video man... Keep it up , keep posting 💯💯💯

  • @jaimesanchez1112
    @jaimesanchez1112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn dude u boosted my confidence to start truck driving school !! Thanks my man

  • @letstrythisagain5096
    @letstrythisagain5096 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Going to get my license soon!
    Thanks for the upload!!!

    • @YGKV
      @YGKV  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@letstrythisagain5096 no problem. Good luck to you my friend

  • @robertaabraham3496
    @robertaabraham3496 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am going to start driving what a great video.

  • @sanric4076
    @sanric4076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Today is my first day in class driving a manual is so hard I can’t wait to learn omg my head hurts

  • @lovetobefit6907
    @lovetobefit6907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That's is soooo wonderful to know what Truckers Think About!!!🤗🤗🤗
    I can't wait to get on the road myself. I just got my Class 1 learner's permit here in Quebec Canada. Soon I will start my practical lessons at school!
    Thank u for explaining how to shift! 🚚🚚🚚🙏🙏🙏

    • @NotYoMama_
      @NotYoMama_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey how did that Go, getting your cdl? You driving around now? Haha.

    • @lovetobefit6907
      @lovetobefit6907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NotYoMama_ Hiiii, yes I am!!! It's called Class 1 here in Montreal. I work in deliveries and moving empty and loaded containers from CN Railway.
      I love it and I am so blessed!!!! Thank u for remembering me!

    • @mohawkjones4270
      @mohawkjones4270 ปีที่แล้ว

      How hard was the school? I wanna get mine too but I have zero knowledge about it. I’ve watched videos but I’d imagine getting into a truck is all that matters. I don’t even drive anything but automatic cars so yeah, the thought of getting a cdl seems pretty hard. Anyway, just wondered how it was.

  • @OyeRaffy58
    @OyeRaffy58 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    just got what i needed to know, Thank you.

  • @curtisbrown9743
    @curtisbrown9743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it.... good video...good info.... studying to get my cdl

  • @captain007_6
    @captain007_6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! such a chill teacher

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is gold. Thanks buddy. Dog switch, haha... me neither.

  • @jazmingaviria3106
    @jazmingaviria3106 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make it seems so easy hahaha thanks for the video.

  • @mrthomaslaux1
    @mrthomaslaux1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting. Well presented, thank you.

  • @jadealexander8207
    @jadealexander8207 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet and simple thank you I injoyed it

  • @charliefrost7485
    @charliefrost7485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video you explain things in a way I understand which is rare haha my dad and myself are looking to become an owner operator together and any advice anyone has us welcomed

  • @reno145
    @reno145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @Ajay-rw5jy
    @Ajay-rw5jy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you brother! 🙏🏼 preciate the look out!💪🏽 🙏🏼

  • @dakota.logantx30
    @dakota.logantx30 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I have a few questions. I have been working for a moving company, and we use 36-foot goosenecks trailers, but the trucks we pull them with are automatic. Im very comfortable driving them in congested areas.
    I also grew up driving a manual 5 speed truck and flat beds. I never had an issue with those, either. I drove one for several years as an everyday driver.
    How difficult is the transition to a 10 speed or higher transmissioms, and is the size different from the 36 trailers to the 53' trailers that much more noticeable and difficult?
    I am considering getting into long hauls for a moving company and they required a cdl.
    Any idea where to start would be helpful. I haven't had the opportunity to practice on one yet.

  • @zachstyers1991
    @zachstyers1991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank for the video, what gear do you switch to high gears. After 5th?

  • @novemberrayn2193
    @novemberrayn2193 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So you push the red and yellow buttons in before you start to drive

    • @YGKV
      @YGKV  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes

  • @lucypurr666
    @lucypurr666 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the dog switch has to do with dog box sequential transmission. Do you have to rev match or blip the gas to downshift?

  • @andrewramirez5006
    @andrewramirez5006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    even tho im in 6th grade i love the vid
    ps i want to be a truck driver

  • @Rockybalboa493
    @Rockybalboa493 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. Ride on safe👍

  • @daviddeleon6594
    @daviddeleon6594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you man

  • @juniorcampbell6373
    @juniorcampbell6373 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty kool video but it seems u don't got your seatbelt on.. remember safety first

  • @DonTheMan777
    @DonTheMan777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bout to be a yard dog. Thanks for the tips. 😂

  • @BrettLizzy420
    @BrettLizzy420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You brother. I appreciate you.

  • @millticket8467
    @millticket8467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo any advice for me I plan to become a truck driver when I graduate next year

  • @todds.6028
    @todds.6028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:07 We always called it the duck head lol

  • @rhino11us
    @rhino11us 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job bro!

  • @Watitloklik
    @Watitloklik 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video thanks family!!

  • @ega0117
    @ega0117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Aren’t you suppose to have your seatbelt on before you start driving a truck? 🤔

    • @neighborhdwarjunkie664
      @neighborhdwarjunkie664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No, who told you that lie ??!! That's a fairytale !!

    • @Aragon714
      @Aragon714 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao he a vet fuck a belt

    • @peterharper1556
      @peterharper1556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If u think about it anything happens and you have do some sort of manuver or hop out quickly, the seatbelt gonna slow u down, yes the laws say u must wear it but you wanna live right🤷🏽‍♂️. Plus there isnt much to cause one to fly out of a truck windshield

    • @jenicewilliams3703
      @jenicewilliams3703 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @nays8618
      @nays8618 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No

  • @jasonortiz621
    @jasonortiz621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What about your seatbelt ?

  • @sevenrats
    @sevenrats ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whenever I see people in cars cutting trucks off or just getting in front of them and making them brake and shift I always get so angry. They have no appreciation for how hard that job is and the fact that every single thing they buy got shipped to them by truck!!!

  • @motorvaderlapstrake7238
    @motorvaderlapstrake7238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thank You.

  • @herkjackson
    @herkjackson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. Good video

  • @OFM1209
    @OFM1209 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you skip gears, like going from 6-8 and vice versa? Do you have to clutch then break to break ?

  • @jimjo8541
    @jimjo8541 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All that time to sit and think. Heaven, and Hell lol

  • @rasmo1
    @rasmo1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are you double clutching? Floating tge gears???

  • @greglarry11
    @greglarry11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did get what that Dog switch was about.

  • @kushy_da_great_montana3683
    @kushy_da_great_montana3683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    game from a real og

  • @burninghammerstudios7033
    @burninghammerstudios7033 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a question, so I drive a stick shift car and when I stop and slow down what not, I go I to neutral and don’t downshift at all. Is that possible in a truck or do I gotta downshift everytime?

  • @RkdProduction-b9e
    @RkdProduction-b9e 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey man, I know this is unrelated to your content but permission to use about 30 seconds of your clip for my short film, it'll be much appreciated thank you, I'll make sure to credit your TH-cam channel
    But aside from that I actually watched the full video because it's just really interesting to see how it works, so keep up the good work👍

    • @YGKV
      @YGKV  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RkdProduction-b9e yes go ahead I don’t mind at all. I appreciate you 🙏🏾

  • @brianortizhoon6122
    @brianortizhoon6122 ปีที่แล้ว

    First offense where’s your seat belt at?

  • @julietagonzalez5833
    @julietagonzalez5833 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im really thinking on learning how to drive trucks but what holds me back is dumb driver’s and accidents… 😒

  • @DrChadMcKinney
    @DrChadMcKinney 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Phenomenal! Thank you Brother!

  • @Eye-it-azz
    @Eye-it-azz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You must be from the West Coast, i can tell by the hair and demeanor

  • @kennyomega6795
    @kennyomega6795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks OG!!!

  • @curtishood107
    @curtishood107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    A Brotha That I Can Relate To!

  • @deanazaid2612
    @deanazaid2612 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the info

  • @321thach
    @321thach 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there an automatic transmission for the this type of truck?

  • @ratrot3527
    @ratrot3527 ปีที่แล้ว

    I guess that driving school didnt say you needed seat belts

  • @krielow08
    @krielow08 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where in Louisiana are you from?!? Sounds like maybe Carencro, or delcambre or another town near lafayette lol

  • @PayUntoCaesar
    @PayUntoCaesar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @tiggrrrr40
    @tiggrrrr40 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Am I to understand that truckers have no seatbelts?

  • @leonaustin123
    @leonaustin123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How to drive an 18-wheeler:
    Learn to drive standard, but after ½ the gears, flip from low to high switch for the other ½.

  • @bennisman
    @bennisman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🐐

  • @Funnychannel-22-d9e
    @Funnychannel-22-d9e 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to drive an 18 wheeler but man, I'm scared because it's a really long truck

  • @djtechinics97dj37
    @djtechinics97dj37 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the 5 people that didn't like this video are people that were quick to sue you and lost. haha

  • @leelasj1234
    @leelasj1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is your seatbelt I don’t see

  • @BornersCorner
    @BornersCorner 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still driving?

  • @amanullahaman4639
    @amanullahaman4639 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi bro i am also kanwar driver arrange something for me i have 10 years experience in the company please pls help me

  • @Dante-tt5bz
    @Dante-tt5bz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just like a manual car. Easy shit

  • @wandawalker2363
    @wandawalker2363 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏

  • @kellycallahan4431
    @kellycallahan4431 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Ton, remind them no colored folks in newhall area yellow zone

  • @brandonjones4723
    @brandonjones4723 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏🏾👏🏾

  • @BoneCOLLECTA47
    @BoneCOLLECTA47 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Evev dow there are good driver i would never hang beside does my small car against a big 18 wheeler that would not be pretty if he made a mistake everybody makes mistakes.

  • @binkwallace3044
    @binkwallace3044 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not riding with you. You don't even have a seatbelt on 😂

  • @brianwillis8447
    @brianwillis8447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dislike shifting

    • @nobodycaresaboutyou5590
      @nobodycaresaboutyou5590 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why

    • @StreetWorksMedia
      @StreetWorksMedia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nobodycaresaboutyou5590 it wont matter soon, most fleet trucks now are going auto. its more simple to maintain

  • @TheReaperKing0321
    @TheReaperKing0321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only problem I have with the entire video… he’s bot wearing a seatbelt 😶

  • @tubecrazy3000
    @tubecrazy3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pro tip: learn to drive a Manual car first

  • @bwatts6012
    @bwatts6012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thumbs down for no Safety belt

  • @the1dufflebag
    @the1dufflebag 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you