Lukus wrote:To do what exactly?
You have more control over a manual car, for starters.
I drive an automatic 'cause I'm too cool to change gears.
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Registered 11 years agoLukus wrote:
True, people don't usually have to make 40-50 calls during a 30 minute commute.
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Accelerate quickly.Lukus wrote:
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henro_ben 2,122 posts
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Registered 7 years agoI've never really understood why someone would learn using an automatic, rather than manual, it just seems a bit limiting.
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Registered 6 years agoKhanivor wrote:
Nonsense. Slightly quicker maybe if you're good at gear changes but who cares? You're not on a race track and you can't go more than 70mph.PhoenixFlames wrote:
Accelerate quickly.Lukus wrote:
To do what exactly?
You have more control over a manual car, for starters.I drive an automatic 'cause I'm too cool to change gears.
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PhoenixFlames 8,518 posts
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Registered 6 years agohenro_ben wrote:
Because I can't do it?
I've never really understood why someone would learn using an automatic, rather than manual, it just seems a bit limiting.
If you learn on a manual car you'll be licenced to drive either in the future, regardless of which you choose to drive on a daily basis.I drive an automatic 'cause I'm too cool to change gears.
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Registered 8 years agoPhoenixFlames wrote:
IIRC if you reverse park into a parking bay taking 50 goes, its still technically a pass on the exercise, so just keep going forwards and backwards as much as you wantTuffty wrote:
Same with me, the instructor says I'm fine but my nerves/lack of confidence get the better of me.
I booked my practical test in 2 weeks time. I feel like I can do it ok, just certain manoeuvres like reversing into a parking bay aren't exactly nailed down when I want them to be. The independent driving was easier than I expected it to be as well. Really, it's a case of getting over my own apprehension if I want to pass it.
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Registered 6 years agoTHFourteen wrote:
Yes, I vaguely remember that from my lessons a couple of years back. You're not marked until you stop and apply the handbrake I think.PhoenixFlames wrote:
IIRC if you reverse park into a parking bay taking 50 goes, its still technically a pass on the exercise, so just keep going forwards and backwards as much as you wantTuffty wrote:
Same with me, the instructor says I'm fine but my nerves/lack of confidence get the better of me.
I booked my practical test in 2 weeks time. I feel like I can do it ok, just certain manoeuvres like reversing into a parking bay aren't exactly nailed down when I want them to be. The independent driving was easier than I expected it to be as well. Really, it's a case of getting over my own apprehension if I want to pass it.
or at least until the instructor falls asleep.I drive an automatic 'cause I'm too cool to change gears.
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Registered 3 years agohenro_ben wrote:
I'm not recommending learning on one, sorry.
I've never really understood why someone would learn using an automatic, rather than manual, it just seems a bit limiting.
If you learn on a manual car you'll be licenced to drive either in the future, regardless of which you choose to drive on a daily basis.
Just driving one.
Lazy man's option.
If I'm worried about acceleration, I'll take the R1..gif)
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Slow down and stop, primarily.Lukus wrote:
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Registered 6 years agoDougs wrote:
They have a break pedals on automatic cars and even gear 1/2 options when going down steep hills.PhoenixFlames wrote:
Slow down and stop, primarily.Lukus wrote:
To do what exactly?
You have more control over a manual car, for starters.I drive an automatic 'cause I'm too cool to change gears.
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Registered 6 years agomrpon wrote:
Yep, just not the coordination to do everything at the same time in order to pass the test or feel confident in any way.
You've got all limbs Phoenix?! I apologise if not!
It's not instinctively human you know? Plenty of people can't do it.I drive an automatic 'cause I'm too cool to change gears.
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Lukus 18,757 posts
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Registered 8 years agoPhoenixFlames wrote:
Ok, icy conditions for example. You might want to stay in a higher gear than normal. I'm sorry that you're rubbish at driving. There's no need to be a little bitch about it though.Khanivor wrote:
Nonsense. Slightly quicker maybe if you're good at gear changes but who cares? You're not on a race track and you can't go more than 70mph.PhoenixFlames wrote:
Accelerate quickly.Lukus wrote:
To do what exactly?
You have more control over a manual car, for starters.Paintings & Photographs
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Registered 6 years agoLukus wrote:
No need to be a little bitch about me choosing automatic.PhoenixFlames wrote:
Ok, icy conditions for example. You might want to stay in a higher gear than normal. I'm sorry that you're rubbish at driving. There's no need to be a little bitch about it though.Khanivor wrote:
Nonsense. Slightly quicker maybe if you're good at gear changes but who cares? You're not on a race track and you can't go more than 70mph.PhoenixFlames wrote:
Accelerate quickly.Lukus wrote:
To do what exactly?
You have more control over a manual car, for starters.
**MODS** - where is that ignore button? I need to use it in this thread.I drive an automatic 'cause I'm too cool to change gears.
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Registered 8 years agoPhoenixFlames wrote:
it's just a matter of practice. in time it becomes so over learned you won't even think about how to drive.mrpon wrote:
Yep, just not the coordination to do everything at the same time in order to pass the test or feel confident in any way.
You've got all limbs Phoenix?! I apologise if not!
It's not instinctively human you know? Plenty of people can't do it.
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Registered 6 years agoshamblemonkee wrote:
I think I will enjoy driving just fine after spending 15 years travelling on public transport. Also, trust me, I can not do manual. 40 lessons proved that.PhoenixFlames wrote:
it's just a matter of practice. in time it becomes so over learned you won't even think about how to drive.mrpon wrote:
Yep, just not the coordination to do everything at the same time in order to pass the test or feel confident in any way.
You've got all limbs Phoenix?! I apologise if not!
It's not instinctively human you know? Plenty of people can't do it.
automatic isn't awful and is of course perfectly suitable if you just want to get from a to b and have no interest in cars or enjoyment from driving.I drive an automatic 'cause I'm too cool to change gears.
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Lukus 18,757 posts
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Registered 8 years agoKhanivor wrote:
Changing gear is of no consequence, it doesn't take time to do, it's not hard to do, unless you're a fucking idiot, it's completely intuitive and it doesn't require great feats of memory or organisation. Plus it has its own benefits. Not only that, it is kind of fun.Lukus wrote:
True, people don't usually have to make 40-50 calls during a 30 minute commute.
Terrible comparison.
Unlike manually entering in a phone number every single time.Paintings & Photographs
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Sensitive little soul aren't you.Lukus wrote:
No need to be a little bitch about me choosing automatic.PhoenixFlames wrote:
Ok, icy conditions for example. You might want to stay in a higher gear than normal. I'm sorry that you're rubbish at driving. There's no need to be a little bitch about it though.Khanivor wrote:
Nonsense. Slightly quicker maybe if you're good at gear changes but who cares? You're not on a race track and you can't go more than 70mph.PhoenixFlames wrote:
Accelerate quickly.Lukus wrote:
To do what exactly?
You have more control over a manual car, for starters.
**MODS** - where is that ignore button? I need to use it in this thread.Paintings & Photographs
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Registered 6 years agosmoothpete wrote:
Love you
FWIW, I did an automatic test because I'm shit at driving..gif)
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Khanivor 38,873 posts
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Registered 11 years agoLukus wrote:
Which you can do in an automatic.
Ok, icy conditions for example. You might want to stay in a higher gear than normal.
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Registered 11 years agoLukus wrote:
Masterbating is kind of fun, until you find yourself doing it for the 30th time in one day
Changing gear is of no consequence, it doesn't take time to do, it's not hard to do, unless you're a fucking idiot, it's completely intuitive and it doesn't require great feats of memory or organisation. Plus it has its own benefits. Not only that, it is kind of fun.
Unlike manually entering in a phone number every single time.
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Mageme 1,717 posts
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Registered 7 years agoI learnt on an automatic. And simply for the reasons shamblemonkee stated... not a motorhead at all, just need to get from A to B. Each to their own really.
The missus can drive if ever a manual situation arises but even she's converted to automatic (and she's a speed/racing/road rage freak).3DS: 5086-1465-9252
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