help me, ive heard a ton of pros/cons of both, but i can't decide!
2006-08-08 17:54:39 · 15 answers · asked by Linda 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
thanks everyone! ill try to drive stick-shift first and then later on drive automatic
2006-08-08 18:04:57 · update #1
I have taught several people in my family and my wife's family, I suggest you learn to drive a stick first, I think you are in more control and pay closer attention as a young driver. My opinion only
2006-08-08 17:59:06 · answer #1 · answered by Ivan the Terrible 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personal choice but I learned to drive an automatic first to get experience and then learned to drive stick. After that even though I knew how to drive an automatic learning to drive stick was pretty wild. You have to do all the extra stuff like turn your turn signal on, push in the clutch, down shift, brake and watch traffic all at the same time. AND now that I have kids automatic is so much easier. Good luck!!
2006-08-14 05:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are just learning to drive, I would recommend driving an automatic at first to learn the operation of the vehicle,get to know the basics first without all the distractions of shifting and clutching. you need to learn the feel of acceleration and braking, especially in heavy traffic and concentrate on your steering ability and distance between other vehicles and lane centering, you have enough to concentrate on just watching out for the other person without having to complicate it, with shifting and clutching. once you have mastered the automatic(it should not take long) then move into a standard transmission. the hardest part of learning to drive a standard is taking off from a dead stop, you will have to learn how to accelerate lightly and let out on the clutch at the same time to avoid stalling the engine or lurching forward and giving you and whoever else whiplash. learn the basics first, then advance, step by step
2006-08-08 20:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by taknadvantageof 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start with a stick. Eventually get an automatic, but it will be great to always know how to drive a stick. Automatics are really simple, but this way you can drive any car!
2006-08-08 17:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people like the stick, though after a year or so, they regret they didn't buy an automatic.
2006-08-08 23:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn on a stick shift, once you can drive that, you can drive anything.
2006-08-08 17:58:36 · answer #6 · answered by Swede 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
auto is easier, but stick gives the driver more control over speed and power and a little bit of gas savings. i personally prefer a stick shift
2006-08-08 17:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try automatic. Its easier especially if you are just starting to drive.
2006-08-08 17:58:34 · answer #8 · answered by Rtryx J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girls can't drive stick , so stick with the automatic.
2006-08-08 18:07:39 · answer #9 · answered by robghut 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
drive a stick shift like i told you :P
2006-08-08 18:15:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋