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brain163 路 61-69, M
I only drive stick.........................as should EVERY one when going for their License.
And my kids learned to drive stick. Because now they KNOW how a car works - and I never wanted them to be in a position where they were stuck for a lift because they could not drive one.
Most folk these days don't actually DRIVE a car - they just sit there and steer (often badly) - having NO idea of what the cars is doing, or what's happening around them. I mean, how many folk even swing around to see what's behind them before they back up anymore?? Nah - just use the camera. Ooops - sorry I hit you, I didn't see you in the camera!
Everyone (except for those who ACTUALLY need assistance) is being dumbed down, so when they run into ANYTHING out of the ordinary, they are mostly lost.
Here endeth the rant.................
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And my kids learned to drive stick. Because now they KNOW how a car works - and I never wanted them to be in a position where they were stuck for a lift because they could not drive one.
Most folk these days don't actually DRIVE a car - they just sit there and steer (often badly) - having NO idea of what the cars is doing, or what's happening around them. I mean, how many folk even swing around to see what's behind them before they back up anymore?? Nah - just use the camera. Ooops - sorry I hit you, I didn't see you in the camera!
Everyone (except for those who ACTUALLY need assistance) is being dumbed down, so when they run into ANYTHING out of the ordinary, they are mostly lost.
Here endeth the rant.................
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violentred 路 26-30, M
@brain163 You aren't wrong it's a skill all should learn. Plus it's much more fun.
Jacko1971 路 51-55, M
@violentred automatic transmission is better if you are regularly driving in traffic.
brain163 路 61-69, M
@Jacko1971 With all due respect, we'll agree to disagree with that. I drive in heavy traffic regularly. With a hydraulic clutch, there is almost no effort. I'm 66 and refuse to drive an auto. The sad part is, there are very few manufacturers these days that make them.
Many cars in the UK, South America etc are mostly still manuals - even taxis! It's largely the North American market that's been marketed to by the manufacturers.
Many cars in the UK, South America etc are mostly still manuals - even taxis! It's largely the North American market that's been marketed to by the manufacturers.