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Bibipat · 36-40, F
Of course i can

HumanEarth · F
Yes I can and I own 4 vehicles on the farm that are

One is a 1977 Kenworth 18 speed

(Looks something like this, ours is a lot more beat up from years of farm use

HumanEarth · F
If you driven them for 40 plus years, you wouldn't even notice. Trust me. I have driven them most of my life till recently
Gibbon · 70-79, M
@Khenpal1 It's not the arms. It's the left leg in backed up city traffic.
HumanEarth · F
If you know how to shift without using the clutch. Your knee will thank you. If you're good you only need the clutch for starting from stop and to double clutch to the higher gears
akindheart · 70-79, F
yes i can. one of the first cars i drove was a VW bug
MrAverage1965 · 61-69, M
Up until fairly recently the majority of cars in the UK were manual (had a stick shift) not automatic so I have always driven a manual as have both my kids.
There has been a move towards semi automatic on recent years and I am not sure electric vehicles have a gear box at all so it could be a dying skill.
@MrAverage1965 Manual transmissions were more effecient (got better gas mileage) until around 2010. As more cars featured 6 or 8 speed automatic transmissions, the manual advantage started to disappear.
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@Like2play in rural areas yes
Like2play · M
@WoWgirll why?
DavyPNW · 61-69, M
tallpowerhouseblonde · 36-40, F
Yes.I learned to drive and passed my test with a stick shift.Here in England we just call them manual.Most cars here are stick shift.All my cars have been a stick shift.
had enough trouble with an automatic. drove fine during the day when I put it in D but wouldn't move at night in N
Thrust · 56-60, M
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@saragoodtimes Errr... that brings back an awkward memory for me!

I'd put "manual" on the booking form but the company gave me an automatic to try to learn to drive on very busy roads at night in bad weather!
Lilymoon · F
No, I learned on automatic... would be cool to know tho
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HobNoblin · 36-40, M
I can drive a semi truck. I learned on a manual transmission.
Patriot96 · 56-60, C
Time in my life i drove 13 speed tractor trailers
ArishMell · 70-79, M
For me the question would be "Can I drive an automatic?" Yes but with some practice.

I owned a car with automatic transmission for a while, and once drove an hired one (I had requested manual) but all the other cars and vans I had ever owned including my present one, have had manual gearboxes.
wildbill83 · 41-45, M
everything from "3 on the tree's", to twin sticks/duplex, to 18 speeds (though quite frankly, anything more than a 13 speed is pointless). 8ll's, spicers, super 10's, and 13's are the most common around here; especially for dump trucks
tfan123 · 46-50, M
Not unfortunately. My dad tried to get me to drive his blue 88 ford ranger xlt longbed 5 speed truck and I couldn’t get my foot timing right. It kept on shutting down at a stop sign and I had to keep cranking it. 6 cars behind us started honking and he said come on get us out of here! Well I fired it up and somehow I got it right and punched the gas and floored it in 1st gear. Changing gears isn’t a problem when you’re moving. It’s the taking off or having to stop and switch the gears back.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@tfan123 Selecting first gear from neutral should be no harder than changing gear on the move, so I wonder if the vehicle's clutch or gearbox was out of adjustment or something?
tfan123 · 46-50, M
@ArishMell no idea but he could shift that thing faster than I’ve ever seen
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@tfan123 Ah - he'd be used to its foibles.
Harmonium1923 · 56-60, M
I’m buying a new car next week which will be my first stick shift! I know how to drive one but this will be the first time I’ve had one as my daily driver. Just wanted to try something different.
Sevendays · M
Yep, since I was 12 or so. I lived just on the edge of town and I had field cars. I also owned a company that had trucks and needed a CDL. 10 speeds, 13 speeds and 16 speeds.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
Ehh, I passed the test but that's it. I'd rather try automatic, tbh.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@WoWgirll I had no idea something like that existed until now.
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@CrazyMusicLover so cool dude.
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
Like Mario cart
smiler2012 · 61-69
@WoWgirll 🤔whether you or would not like too try this i think that critter looks like it wants first go at this stick shift lol 😆
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@smiler2012 handsome guy
Yeah, in the UK most people learn to drive a manual. Only the minority learn in automatics, although it's becoming more common.
Tracos · 56-60, M
yeah... I drive a manual six gear diesel, it will be over when I move to electric so I will postpone that for a fit
exexec · 70-79, C
Yes, and both of my children had to learn how to drive one before I let them get a license.
Gangstress · 41-45, F
No lol i dont even drive
Just drive people up the wall lol
Gangstress · 41-45, F
@WoWgirll why did you heart your own comment lol

There a things called cycling..walking and public transport
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@Gangstress because I wasn't paying attention. Your right I was thinking outside the city transportation
Gangstress · 41-45, F
@WoWgirll yeh where i am its easier with public transport
Tbh i do want to drive but im short so i find trying to reach pedals a bit difficult lol
SW-User
Yep, my current car is
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@SW-User I have a paddle shift I really like driving
SW-User
@WoWgirll that's fun 🙂
WoWgirll · 36-40, F
@SW-User It is should try it
dale74 · M
Yes and I absolutely love driving a manual transmission vehicle
justbob · 61-69, M
Yes. I kept the last manual transmission car I had for 8 years
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
Yes, but I haven't driven one in nigh-on 20 years.
Elessar · 31-35, M
That's what I drive daily

The most effective anti theft device against American carjackers 🥴
Thrust · 56-60, M
I can. It's very easy to learn 🚘
like jack Brabham...
FreddieUK · 70-79, M
@TheOneyouwerewarnedabout That's a name from the past if ever there was one. 😀
Rusted424 · 70-79, M
Yes, since i was 14 years old
Learned to drive one as a teenager.
QCDog2659 · 61-69, M
I am old, so I know how to drive a stick.
Yes.

It's not hard.
GoFish · 41-45, F
Used to.. it's not my fav
IloveLucy · 22-25, F
I do it every day
Kiesel · 56-60, M
Yep. What I learned with
Ashleighrox · 31-35, F
Yes indeed. Grew up using stick shift on tractors and cars. Automatics are great in stop start highway congestion, but a manual lends itself to enjoyable, controlled driving.
jackson55 · M
Best auto theft deterrent there is now.
Barefooter25 · 46-50, M
Unfortunately, I never learned to drive stick shift. I have only driven automatic cars. My dad did drive a stick shift truck many years ago.
icedsky · 51-55, M
Yes. Learned driving in an old Chevy truck with a 3 on the tree manual. Have had several others in the past and currently have a manual 6 speed in a Honda Accord coupe
BrandonWyatt36 · 36-40, M
NOPE! I can after I get out of first gear LOL.. but getting into that first gear from neutral gets me for some reason...
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Yes, and my wife can too.

I could teach you the basics in 15 minutes (you'll have to provide the manual transmission car).
FreddieUK · 70-79, M
Yes, but have driven hybrids for 10+ years so they are all without conventional gears - foot down and go.
Neuman · M
I think so, but I haven't tried in 15 years or so. I doubt I'd be fluid with one to start, but I suspect I'd do OK.
Hatt94 · 56-60, MVIP
Yup. Many vehicles i have owned were manuals. Also drove semi for many years. And have a couple motorcycles.
Gibbon · 70-79, M
Yezzz. Learned and tested on one. Can even up and down shift without using the clutch. Heal and toe baby.
redback · 56-60, M
Sure can, all three of my cars are stick shift
ineedadrink · 56-60, M
It's been over 30 years since drove one.

 
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