Performance Skill Standard:

Conditions of Performance:

• Given a multi-speed, dual range Eaton Autoshift transmission and any number of driving conditions (traffic, terrain, speed, and highway conditions)…

Statement of Work to be performed:

• … The driver will execute proper up and down shifting technique.

Performance Criteria:

• Match shifting to engine needs and safe operations for road conditions. Shift smoothly to protect equipment. (Use controls to properly operate transmission under all conditions.)
• Shift to maximize fuel efficiency.

Performance Elements and Assessment Criteria:

• Shift up and down through all gears of multi-speed, dual range transmissions. (Use manual control).
• Double clutch and time shift for smooth and fuel-efficient performance.
• Select proper gear for speed, terrain, turns, and highway conditions. (Select manual control as needed).
• Avoid riding the clutch.
• Demonstrate progressive shifting technique.
• Demonstrate and explain skip shifting.
• Demonstrate proper gear recovery.
• Demonstrate how to stop in any gear.