Automatic vs Manual driver

Automatic vs Manual driver

Not another bashing on automatic driver. Just to comment my observation on both driver, namely, yours truly.

I drive both automatic and manual transmission car. While I prefer automatic, I like driving sticks too. However, the joy of driving stick is hampered by the automatic car driver. Let me tell you why.

Automatic car driver don't have to worry about clutch. The car engine would not die as easy as a manual one. The first gear is the pain in the ass, depending on the clutch. Newer cars are fine, but older cars have stubborn clutch. One have to be very gentle with the clutch in order not to kill the car engine off.

Driving manual car, I hate jams and intermittent stops. Putting the driver at the first gear for the whole 1 hour. And adding the salt to the wound, the automatic car in front of you are too slow to move, while you are struggling with the first gear. At that moment, I am cursing all automatic car drivers for making my life harder.

Driving automatic, not much comment, only that it could make your eye-foot-hand coordination slower. And you can't pick up the speed faster. Well, I'm not a race car driver. If you want the convenience of the automatic transmission while driving a fast car, drive a 6 speed automatic transmission car. Yes, you look sissy, but at least you have the speed.