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Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by ayusco85(m): 3:06pm On Jan 02

Wxstudio:
I’m about to start driving lessons and I’m unsure whether to learn manual or automatic.
For those who started with manual, was it hard at first? How long did it take you to finally get hold used to it? Do you think it gave you an advantage later, or would you advise a beginner to start with automatic instead?

As someone who learnt with manual, it's was very hard I won't lie, but after I learnt how to drive manual, no one taught me how to drive automatic. I just entered the automatic car and started driving it.
If you know how to drive manual, you can drive automatic easily.
But if you know how to drive automatic only, if something comes up and you have to drive a manual car, you can't even if they put a gun to your head. So learn manual, it's harder but more rewarding

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Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by Kobicove(m): 3:06pm On Jan 02

Wxstudio:
I’m about to start driving lessons and I’m unsure whether to learn manual or automatic.
For those who started with manual, was it hard at first? How long did it take you to finally get hold used to it? Do you think it gave you an advantage later, or would you advise a beginner to start with automatic instead?

If you don't know how to drive manual or stick shift then you are not a complete driver!

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Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by viqSmallz(m): 3:07pm On Jan 02

ChristineC:
90% of all cars?
I'm sure that doesn't include Europe and Australia.

It does and some countries are on 99% already. You can confirm

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by HacheNoire: 3:08pm On Jan 02

Contango:
It’s like suggesting that one should learn to use the four figure table, so they can appreciate excel and graphing calculators!

Of what use is learning manual when technology has advanced to the point that manual cars are being phased out? Except you plan to be a danfo bus driver, of what use is it to learn manual
I have never even seen an uber driver using manual sef

Because of thrills manual gives! The Adrenalin rush you get when calling the shots instantaneously, and that vibe you get hearing your engine roar when you make those damn shifts with that recoil feel you get.

Manufacturers know and why they now adding the semi automatics option to cars and still can’t beat the manual shift when it comes to the excitement of driving.

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Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by ZombieDredd: 3:08pm On Jan 02

Wxstudio:
I’m about to start driving lessons and I’m unsure whether to learn manual or automatic.
For those who started with manual, was it hard at first? How long did it take you to finally get hold used to it? Do you think it gave you an advantage later, or would you advise a beginner to start with automatic instead?

Manual is the standard.

If you know manual you can drive any other vehicle, wether auto or semi auto

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by fullnetwork: 3:08pm On Jan 02

Wxstudio:
I’m about to start driving lessons and I’m unsure whether to learn manual or automatic.
For those who started with manual, was it hard at first? How long did it take you to finally get hold used to it? Do you think it gave you an advantage later, or would you advise a beginner to start with automatic instead?

You might not need the skills for manual transmission in this age and time.
However, learning manual is like having insurance.... U r Bleep if it is required and u don't have the skills....
If you think you will ever come across manual trans, the n go ahead and learn it.
Generally speaking, learning it won't hurt...

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by EdDave(m): 3:09pm On Jan 02

Learn with manual first.

There is nothing complex.

When you are good @ it, automatic will be cake walk.

And yes, you will be better off knowing the two.
You never know when an emergency shows up and you are the one who saves the day.

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by SonOfDSoil01: 3:09pm On Jan 02

why not use one stone to kill 2 birds? Manual is the foundation of driving because you learn the basic and once you can learn manual driving and master the basics then you automatically find automatic easy to drive…..ignore those asking you not to start with manual. Even F1 drivers use manual cars for car racing because you have the total control of the car unlike automatic and car manufacturers are still producing them because they are still demand for it some driver still prefer them as a matter of choice.

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by Kobicove(m): 3:09pm On Jan 02

viqSmallz:
Every where ma/sir. Over 90% of all cars created today are automatic.

So?? Is that not being phased out?

Who told you so?

Go to Madrid in Spain, at least 70% of the cars you will see are manual.

You can quote me on this, I'm talking about what I saw with my own eyes not what I was told!

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Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by Damilola97(m): 3:09pm On Jan 02

[quote author=fineboynl post=137943342]First learn automatic. You most be good at it before learning manual that doesn’t make any sense lmao. You learn with a manual first oga

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by twilliamx(m): 3:12pm On Jan 02

In an emergency situation we can always escape with whatever car we find...

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by AlphaTaikun: 3:12pm On Jan 02

pocohantas:
Don't stress yourself.
Ignore the comments telling you to learn manual because if you learn it and don't drive it actively, it is equal to learning with automatic.

I learned and drove manual for years.
I am not sure I have seen anyone around me drive one in the past 7yrs. If the need will come up one day, I don't know.

Looking at the bigger picture.

The young man may NOT be of the same social status with you so he should begin with manual transmission in order to get himself familiar with the fundamentals of driving. From there, he can proceed to learning about automatic transmission which is easy peasy.

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by ayo2008: 3:13pm On Jan 02

ceejay80s:
Automatic cars was designed for handicap but u all hijacked it

Funny dude
Handicapped indeed
Look at such an awkward perception
The world is going more digital

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by LordReed(m): 3:13pm On Jan 02

Wxstudio:
I’m about to start driving lessons and I’m unsure whether to learn manual or automatic.
For those who started with manual, was it hard at first? How long did it take you to finally get hold used to it? Do you think it gave you an advantage later, or would you advise a beginner to start with automatic instead?

I learnt how to drive on manual before autos were really popular here so it was worth it for me because the transition to auto was so easy I couldn't believe how stark the difference between driving manual was to driving automatic. Driving an automatic is simplier than riding a bicycle.

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by mastermaestro(m): 3:13pm On Jan 02

Learning with a manual transmission vehicle will improve your focus level, raise your alertness, as well as sharpen your decision making ability while on the wheels. You wouldn’t know how quickly people lose focus while driving these days. All thanks to automatic transmission.

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by Dzzzz: 3:14pm On Jan 02

I once drove a 22 wheeler cause I knew how to drive manual but that day no be small thing oo..I sha drive am comot for port and I park am for filling station,still collect my 9k..

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Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by dettolgel: 3:14pm On Jan 02

erico2k2:
It is not compulsory to use a manual car to practice in the EU, you can Use automatic, its your choice. The determine factor is your POCKET

If you learn with manual your permit allows you to drive both manual and automatic. But if you learn with automatic your license only allows for automatic.

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Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by mastermaestro(m): 3:15pm On Jan 02

LordReed:
I learnt how to drive on manual before autos were really popular here so it was worth it for me because the transition to auto was so easy I couldn't believe how stark the difference between driving manual was to driving automatic. Driving an automatic is simplier than riding a bicycle.

Automatic is way easier than a bicycle

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Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by Dzzzz: 3:15pm On Jan 02

Thats why Armed robbers only use Manual cars..P.S I NO BE ARMED ROBBER OOOOOOOO🙇‍♂️

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by hush15: 3:15pm On Jan 02

Wxstudio:
I’m about to start driving lessons and I’m unsure whether to learn manual or automatic.
For those who started with manual, was it hard at first? How long did it take you to finally get hold used to it? Do you think it gave you an advantage later, or would you advise a beginner to start with automatic instead?

Very worth it. Manual cars are here to stay for life and those that didn't learn it are missing something.

I can list many advantages but the biggest of them all is understanding the vehicle is a very basic way, better. Its hard for you to be stranded as long as the engine can still crank.

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by Chi111(m): 3:16pm On Jan 02

I will advise you go with manual. For Me, I don't bother driving anymore because self driving car on my mind soonest

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by dettolgel: 3:16pm On Jan 02

Kobicove:
Who told you so?

Go to Madrid in Spain, at least 70% of the cars you will see are manual.

You can quote me on this, I'm talking about what I saw with my own eyes not what I was told!

In most EU cities manual still dominates, but in US automatic is the most common

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by LordReed(m): 3:19pm On Jan 02

mastermaestro:
Automatic is way easier than a bicycle

Agree 💯

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Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by viqSmallz(m): 3:21pm On Jan 02

Kobicove:
Who told you so?

Go to Madrid in Spain, at least 70% of the cars you will see are manual.

You can quote me on this, I'm talking about what I saw with my own eyes not what I was told!

Data told me so and I believe it is more accurate than the 500 cars your eyes could possibly have seen in Madrid

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by Princeton92(m): 3:22pm On Jan 02

YES I love driving and I drove manual for a decade plus

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by bdek(m): 3:28pm On Jan 02

I live for control and performance any car, any road, I want to own it. Manual is my jam on the highway, gives me full confidence. City driving? Automatic all the way. But on a trip, nothing beats the feel of a manual in my hands.

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by femi4: 3:28pm On Jan 02

Wxstudio:
I’m about to start driving lessons and I’m unsure whether to learn manual or automatic.
For those who started with manual, was it hard at first? How long did it take you to finally get hold used to it? Do you think it gave you an advantage later, or would you advise a beginner to start with automatic instead?

You might need it outside the country in the future

Its an additional skill....learn if you can

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by Stillkel(m): 3:30pm On Jan 02

If you don't learn with manual then you are not a driver

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by tpain121: 3:34pm On Jan 02

minista94:
If the car your bringing is not manual, after learning and you didn't practice it for a while, it would be very hard a day you'll try to drive manual, except the car your bringing is manual, then learn with manual

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Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by tpain121: 3:34pm On Jan 02

joinnow:
Learn both... It might be a life saver someday.
That's my take.
Manual is a bit harder.

True.

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by bluefilm: 3:35pm On Jan 02

Learn manual just for the fun of it

Learn automatic for practical and everyday use

Re: Those Who Learned Manual Driving, Was It Worth It? by DiamondNimi(m): 3:36pm On Jan 02

Start with manual is better

Wxstudio:
I’m about to start driving lessons and I’m unsure whether to learn manual or automatic.
For those who started with manual, was it hard at first? How long did it take you to finally get hold used to it? Do you think it gave you an advantage later, or would you advise a beginner to start with automatic instead?

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