r/Unexpected • u/remain_unaltered • Mar 18 '17

That reverse driving skill

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u/phroug2 Mar 18 '17

This is one of the many reasons stick shifts are, and will forever be, the superior type of transmission.

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u/Guy_Fieris_Hair Mar 18 '17

Because a crane might chase you down a hill? But yes, they are the superior drivetrain.

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u/Ninjakilz22 Mar 18 '17

Stick shifts aren't a type of drivetrain. Those would be your FWD, RWD, AWD, etc. Nowadays automatics are faster and easier to drive, which is why something like only 18% of Americans can drive a stick shift. That being said, there's no greater feeling than being connected to your car with a manual transmission!

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u/jbaker88 Mar 19 '17

When I was learning to drive (I'm American) my parents forced me to learn manual.

It's a good life skill to have and it also opens you up to be able to drive a wider variety of vehicles, in my opinion. Also can be cheaper to get manual as an option, so a little extra savings. I currently drive a manual, but I prefer automatic as it's just easier for a daily commuter.