2007-10-11 03:49:34 · 32 answers · asked by rvd01 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
It's more beneficial in the long run to learn in a manual car.
It's easier to learn in an automatic but an automatic license will only allow you to drive an automatic car whereas a manual license will allow you to drive either.
2007-10-11 03:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Its EASIER to learn in an automatic, but its good to know how to drive manual. My suggestion is to learn the basics in an automatic and then go on to learn manual. That's what I did. When I bought my first car, dad talked me into getting a manual even though I didn't know how to drive it. He said he'd teach me. At first I hated it but I'm glad I did it. Now I prefer driving manual. I feel like I have more control.
Where I live, it doesn't matter what you take your test on, you can still drive either. I didn't realize it was different in other places. I think I would prefer that my state was that way. We have some TERRIBLE drivers where I live!
2007-10-11 03:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by pitterpat 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you mean by "better".
Learning in an automatic is "better" if you only want to drive automatics, as there's less to learn.
But learning in a manual is "better" if you might want to drive a manual, because if you learn in an automatic you won't be able to (not legally, anyway).
Of course, you can always learn in an automatic, then convert to a manual, if you want to do it that way - whatever works for you.
2007-10-12 04:21:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with an automatic. Learn about backing up, staying in your lane, turns, following distance, parking lots, gas stations, etc. in the automatic. There is enough to get used to here without the stresses of shifting.
However, it benefits everyone to learn (eventually) how to drive a manual (stick). If your state licences based on what skills you can demonstrate, then you should take as much time learning both vechicles as you need to to be comfortable with both at test time.
My dad always said, 'You should be able to drive every vehicle owned by your household' -- just in case you need to move a truck, start the lawn tractor, or make a quick trip in an emergency.
True story - pair of friends on vaction, in a manual-shift car. The driver got sick, and the passenger didn't know how to drive the car. They were stuck in a strange town for a few days with limited funds, waiting for another friend to be able to come get them and the car.
2007-10-11 10:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by Sue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
A manual transmission car every time.
I know a lot of Americans sit an automatic test, as most cars there are automatic
I have heard " can you drive a "four on the floor stick-shift" at a hire car desk
Of course I can, it is better than a go and stop pedal, and safer.
I admit to having a big automatic Transam in the Mid- East, and had to remember to tuck my left leg out of the way.
Another daft American thing on it was having no hand-brake.
Instead a left-footed parking brake pedal.
This produces alarming driving techniques
I went on to do an HGV 1 and tracked vehicle chitties
I couldn't of done that on an automatic licence - it is very restrictive.
So go for a manual transission thing every time.
It will stand you in good stead.
Bob
2007-10-11 04:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Automatic is easier to learn, no gears to change, clutch control to learn BUT you can only drive an automatic car once you have passed your test. With a manual you can drive either, it's definitely worth putting in the extra effort for manual, unless you can't get on with it at all.
2007-10-11 03:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by pirate_princess 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally speaking i would go for manual then you canget the best of both worlds by being able to drive both, if you opt for automatic you are tied to this type of gearbox.
When you pass you test in the manual and you buy your first car i would get a manual car as well so you gain rod craft in it then at a later date get an automatic.
2007-10-11 05:15:19 · answer #7 · answered by TERRY READ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There was a time when automatic trannys were not allowed in driving tests, in most states. You have a better feel and control with a manual shift, that will automatically transfer to you when you drive a variety of drive and drive-train systems.
2007-10-11 04:04:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you learn in an automatic you will only be able to drive an automatic. definately more beneficial to learn in a manual as it will probably make you a better driver even if it is a bit more difficult and might take slightly longer
2007-10-11 03:57:42 · answer #9 · answered by Stephen M 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A Manual Car - then you can legally drive both.
But if you learn in an automatic you can ONLY drive an automatic when you pass.
2007-10-11 20:41:37 · answer #10 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋