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Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by pocohantas(op): 9:06pm On Nov 11, 2016

I just suffered to learn how to drive an automatic, but all the manual drivers around me are not helping.

DRIVING as defined by wikipedia most often refers to the controlled operation and movement of a motorized vehicle, such as a car, truck, or bus. It is a skill of anticipation.

Having the above in mind, I believe it's about moving from point A to B (driving) irrespective of the motor vehicles' transmission.

Why then, are some manual drivers saying automatic drivers "CAN'T DRIVE", including me...

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by heffem(m): 9:25pm On Nov 11, 2016

you can't call yourself a driver yet . you still have to go learn how to drive a manual vehicles and build on your self confidence.

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by youngice(m): 10:54pm On Nov 11, 2016

[quote author=pocohantas post=50962576][/quote]Because automatic drivers can't drive
I haven't seen an automatic trailer yet

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Greene66: 11:10pm On Nov 11, 2016

youngice:
Because automatic drivers can't drive
I haven't seen an automatic trailer yet

Keep telling yourself that.

Where you would go with your manual car, I would go there too with my automatic car. I might even get there faster than you would if my vehicle is faster than yours undecided

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by ironheart(m): 1:11am On Nov 12, 2016

We are not slave to a man made computer. We are in charge of the car not the other way round

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by diportivo: 4:25am On Nov 12, 2016

youngice:
Because automatic drivers can't drive
I haven't seen an automatic trailer yet

You av been checking in d wrong places cos there are a lot of auto trucks around

Dat said,manual is d bomb

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Nobody: 6:28am On Nov 12, 2016

youngice:
Because automatic drivers can't drive
I haven't seen an automatic trailer yet

How will you see? cheesy

Thank God you said you haven't seen, not that there aren't auto trucks.
Automatic drivers can't DRIVE? Abeg define driving undecided

@OP it's all because manual drivers see themselves as being versatile. Y'know not having to ask if a car is manual before they grab them car keys...

For someone whose sole aim is to get from point A to B, auto is perfect. 'but I noticed car enthusiasts do more of the stick shift.

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Nobody: 6:54am On Nov 12, 2016

Because driving a manual transmission is harder than any hard thing you can think of

You turn on the ignition, hold the brakes and gas, put it in gear 1 and release the brakes and slowly pressing the gas, put it in gear 1, gear 2, gear 3, gear 4, gear 5 and when you slow down because of the traffic, you start from the beginning by going back to gear 1 to gear 5 again

Even my 18 year old sister drives an automatic transmission and the day i convinced her to drive my manual transmission, she nearly killed 20 people

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by eezeribe(m): 6:55am On Nov 12, 2016

Op Don't mind the manual drivers, they are always jealous because deep down, they wish they have access to the modern automatic drive.

In fact the feigned "superiority complex" is actually a reverse psychology of INFERIORITY COMPLEX.

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Unsad(m): 6:57am On Nov 12, 2016

You think it's easy to be using two legs to drive.

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Nobody: 6:59am On Nov 12, 2016

Driving a manual car is stressful, for me auto is the best undecided

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by mummyson26(m): 6:59am On Nov 12, 2016

Automatic is made for comfort while manual is kinda stressful

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Nobody: 7:00am On Nov 12, 2016

Its not really easy to drive with both legs sha. But I for one I cannot stress myself with Manual cars when auto are in market

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by osolee(m): 7:00am On Nov 12, 2016

[quote author=pocohantas post=50962576][/quote]to the other room now angry

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by marylandcakes: 7:04am On Nov 12, 2016

In the U.K. When you have an automatic licence you are restricted to automatic cars only but with a manual Licence you can drive both. A mother with loads of kids in the car and older people I would suggest automatic because it makes your life easier and when you live in a hilly area it is also better to get an automatic.
A place like Nigerian I think automatic is the car to have..

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Lusola15: 7:04am On Nov 12, 2016

all manual drivers can drive auto, all auto drivers cant drive manual grin

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Vince77(m): 7:05am On Nov 12, 2016

Do what you know you can do and do it very well

Thats my own

Accident no kw manual or automatic car.

Vehicle breakdown no kw manual and automatic car.

What ever you find yourself driving, just drive it very well.

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Bossontop(m): 7:05am On Nov 12, 2016

Well i wouldn't say you guys cant drive but think about it ....if there is an emergency and you are the only one there that "can drive" and the only car available is the manual car??

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Exponental(m): 7:08am On Nov 12, 2016*

Give a Manual driver an automatic, he will deliver. Give an automatic driver a manual, then OYO!
Automatic drivers are not in charge, a reason you can never find an automatic in a race competition!

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by OBAGADAFFI: 7:08am On Nov 12, 2016

Because manual drivers can drive both (Manual and Automatic)

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Darkseid(m): 7:09am On Nov 12, 2016

eezeribe:
Op Don't mind the manual drivers, they are always jealous because deep down, they wish they have access to the modern automatic drive.

In fact the feigned "superiority complex" is actually a reverse psychology of INFERIORITY COMPLEX.

What are you saying? I would pick a manual car over an automatic car without thinking twice. There is no fun in driving if you don't have a gear to shift.

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by seXytOhbAd(m): 7:10am On Nov 12, 2016

Spreads mat.

Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Nobody: 7:13am On Nov 12, 2016

Bossontop:
Well i wouldn't say you guys cant drive but think about it ....if there is an emergency and you are the only one there that "can drive" and the only car available is the manual car??

Lol.
They always come up with this analogy.
Does it play out like this in reality? How many people around you have manuals that it will be the only car available? cheesy

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by seXytOhbAd(m): 7:13am On Nov 12, 2016

Op stop being silly.

If you are in an emergency situation, and need to rush a dear friend or close family member to the hospital, and your automatic transmission car has issues, leaving you stuck with the manual or stick shift car, I can bet that the one thought that will run through your mind is "wish I learned how to drive manual".

I usually encourage new drivers or intending drivers to learn manual so that they can be versatile. It really isn't that difficult

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Osyxcel(m): 7:14am On Nov 12, 2016

OP, so far you can drive the auto perfectly, it's cool.

Life is much more easier with auto especially in Nigeria.

Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Consultville(m): 7:16am On Nov 12, 2016

Stress-wise - Automatic
Fun and Control - Manual

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Titto93(m): 7:17am On Nov 12, 2016

because what manual drivers learnt in a hard way, u did easier

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Fantastic2m(m): 7:17am On Nov 12, 2016*

Hian.. Complex kor..
Complexion ni

Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Mememan: 7:17am On Nov 12, 2016

Manual cars any day.

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Osyxcel(m): 7:17am On Nov 12, 2016

AfonjaStinks:

Because driving a manual transmission is harder than any hard thing you can think of

You turn on the ignition, hold the brakes and gas, put it in gear 1 and release the brakes and slowly pressing the gas, put it in gear 1, gear 2, gear 3, gear 4, gear 5 and when you slow down because of the traffic, you start from the beginning by going back to gear 1 to gear 5 again

Even my 18 year old sister drives an automatic transmission and the day i convinced her to drive my manual transmission, she nearly killed 20 people

The brakes?

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by dandollaz: 7:19am On Nov 12, 2016

eezeribe:
Op Don't mind the manual drivers, they are always jealous because deep down, they wish they have access to the modern automatic drive.

In fact the feigned "superiority complex" is actually a reverse psychology of INFERIORITY COMPLEX.

you are totally wrong.Automatic driver only cant say i can drive because the day you face Manuel you will cause serious holdup because u cant control the gear.it took me one day to drive manual God know it took me 2weeks to master manual as authomatic expert.It help to learn manual because i can move any vehicle now.

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Re: Manual Drivers, Why The Superiority Complex? by Bossontop(m): 7:20am On Nov 12, 2016

PaperLace:
Lol.
They always come up with this analogy.
Does it play out like this in reality? How many people around you have manuals that it will be the only car available?

My dear are u then saying its an impossible situation??

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