Which do you prefer to drive automatic transmission or manual transmission?
By peachie29
@peachie29 (62)
Philippines
February 19, 2007 7:45am CST
I have already my own non-professional drivers license at the age of 18, now I'm turning 24 this March, but I can only drive our automatic transmission car, I have a hard time driving stick shift car, how I wish I can drive a stick shift someday. I don't want to limit myself on driving automatic cars only, do you think I can still learn to drive a stick shift?
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4 responses
@chrmdarcher (276)
• Philippines
20 Feb 07
We're actually having the same dilemma. I can also only drive an automatic transmission car but only within our village because I don't have a license yet. I've tried to learn how to drive manual transmission before but I really didn't get the hang of stepping on the clutch and gas pedals while attending to the road at the same time. For me, I think it's easier to learn how to drive automatic transmission first then after getting the hang of it, learn how to drive manual transmission so you'll only have to get used to on the pedals without worrying on getting used to the steering wheel.
@peachie29 (62)
• Philippines
21 Feb 07
You're right, driving MT makes me concentrate on the pedal instead on the steering wheel, maybe a lot of practice is needed to master the Manual transmission.
@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
19 Feb 07
I'm sure you can learn to drive a stick if you have one to practice on. I don't have my license (I'm 32, lol) but have had my permit several times and know how to drive both. I much prefer driving an automatic in the city though as I find there is so much more to concentrate on when driving a standard. If I ever do go the whole way and get my license, I'll definitely be buying an automatic car.
