[Obike]

If not for me having a manual transmission, I probably would have a totalled tC. I believe this because it has allowed me to accelerate out of the ways of wrecks and provided me with additional braking (engine braking) that you just can't get with automagics. And they aren't a death trap, where did she get the belief that they are?

 

[Obike]

^^^

What he said, very well said and I agree wholeheartedly. I remember how my dad taught me how to drive stick... ah... the memories. Was a good bonding experience and I'm sure your dad would love to teach it to you. My favorite part of learning how to drive stick is going to the steepest hill of my hometown, my dad putting on the e-brake, making me get behind the wheel, and not letting us leave that area until I could start without rolling back at all.... I believe you can still smell clutch to this day at that hill.

For me personally, I've always paid attention to my surroundings... and being more in tune with the road and what's actually happening has made me a better all-around driver. Now granted, I could be better by being more courteous and not being a general &#$%*#& driver.... but that has nothing to do with MT v AT. I drive like that either way

If you follow the steps that oldman laid out I'm sure they will come around.