I'm learning on a '75 plymoth valiant... you think I'd have a harder time or no? Or is it the same?
2006-09-26 05:24:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
You need to learn the mechanicals first, like shifting, braking and steering by going to a deserted area, like a field or parking lot.
Once you've mastered that, then go out in traffic and practice your skills, but only after you have the proper permits.
2006-09-26 05:32:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Driving is driving. As long as your '75 Valiant has power steering and brakes, it'll drive the same as any new car -- you still have to turn the wheel, push on the gas to go, push on the brakes to stop, and everything else. I have a whole bunch of old cars (1961,1973, and two from 1974) as well as a 2004 model, and while the newer car is more comfortable and has more features (power windows, A/C, CD player, etc.), the old ones drive the same way.
And frankly... having an old car for your learning is good, because if you damage it, it's less expensive to replace. Just be sure to wear your seatbelt!
2006-09-26 05:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by Scott F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the valient is an automatic, you probably won't have a hard time with it. I learned on a 1962 Ford Ranchero and it had no power steering. Once it was going I didn't have much of a problem. So it will probably be even easier in the Valient.
2006-09-26 05:31:03 · answer #3 · answered by 510Driver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it may be harder, as it is probably bigger than a lot of cars on the road today. Other than that, and lack of creature comforts it is probably about the same.
2006-09-26 05:33:00 · answer #4 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as all power options IE steering etc. are the same and transmission are the same the drive will be the same
2006-09-26 05:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by fanuttin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋