Automatic or manual transmission

[ChrisH]

If you drive which do you use, automatic or manual.

[krazyaboutkatz]

My cars have always been automatic. I refuse to drive a manual transmission. Since you'll be learning to drive I would also think that an automatic would be easier to learn on too.

[pomtzu]

Manual here. I learned to drive on a stick shift, and most every car that I've ever had, has been stick. They are easier to maneuver/handle, on snow covered roads than an automatic, tho that might not be an issue for a lot of people. If I was in the market to buy another car, (which I'm not), I wouldn't be opposed to buying an automatic tho.

However, I do think that driver's ed should be taught on manual transmission cars. If you can drive that, then you can drive any.

[Catty1]

Manual! I learned on both, but love a 5 speed. Easier to control, has allowed me to avoid slow-speed last minute fender benders in icy conditions. Cars with manual transmissions are better on fuel economy, and less expensive to fix than automatic.

To me, it's the ONLY way to drive!

[kuhio98]

I learned to drive on a car with manual transmission. Glad I did. But, my current car is automatic.

I have a friend who is trapped home with 3 kids because she refuses to learn to drive the manual mini-van. How stooopid is that? They can't afford to buy a new car, so she'd rather sit at home? What happens if they have an emergency?

[CountryWolf07]

I learned how to drive on automatic. Never learned manual, but I would like to do that this spring/summer with the Wrangler Jeep!

[Karen]

I learned on an automatic, then years later I learned to drive a manual transmission. Paul and I have different driving styles, so our current cars are both automatics, as he feels better about my driving with an automatic. I don;t mind, either way is fine with me, but as sometimes he has a bum ankle, an automatic is a better bet for us.

[Killearn Kitties]

Manual!

Chris, how did the lesson go? I've been on tenderhooks all day!

[Pinot's Mom]

My husband and I had strictly manual cars (and a few trucks) for well over 20 years. Several years ago, I had a major tendon rupture in my leg, and the doctor told me I could never drive a clutch again even after the operation. We now have an automatic car and truck. I have to say, in city traffic, it's MUCH nicer to have automatic!

[RICHARD]

http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/vid...-1791077320013

LOLOLOLOL,

First lesson?







Chris,
I just have to tease you about this!

Indulge me?

Thanks!

[happylabs]

I learned on automatic 30 years ago. My ex-husband tried to teach me how to drive standard when my kids were little, but it was discovered that I have some sort of mental block when it comes to coordinating everything. We had only a manual car at one point. I was left to drive it on my own one day and stalled the vehicle in the middle of a fairly big intersection. After that I gave up!

My new Subaru has what they call 4-speed automatic. You can down shift if you like which I am finding comes in handy when going down big hills where I am stuck behind an 18-wheeler going 40 mph.

[NicoleLJ]

I don't know. lol And my fiance is asleep(has a cold) so I can't ask him. Since I don't know how to drive I have no clue how to tell.

[RICHARD]

I don't know. lol And my fiance is asleep(has a cold) so I can't ask him. Since I don't know how to drive I have no clue how to tell.

If his feet 'dance' and he moves a lever on the floor of the car while he drives?

It's a manual tranny!

[pomtzu]

If his feet 'dance' and he moves a lever on the floor of the car while he drives?

It's a manual tranny!

Richard - make it easy for the poor girl!!

Nicole - are there 2 or 3 floor pedals?

2 = automatic / gas and brake
3 = manual / gas, clutch and brake

[Cookiebaker]

I LOVE driving a manual! My favorite car was a manual Mazda Protege, very zippy and fun!

But, my current car is an automatic. I only buy used cars, and that's generally what is for sale.