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  1. 04-19-2010, 01:29 PM #1
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    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.
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    Manual!

    Chris, how did the lesson go? I've been on tenderhooks all day!
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    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!
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    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.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NicoleLJ View Post
    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!
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    Quote Originally Posted by RICHARD View Post
    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
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