I learned how to drive on a stick shift. I drove them for years until 1998 and I got an automatic. I enjoyed not having to downshift and balance the clutch on hills. Could still drive one if I had to, but prefer automatics. :)
The first car I learned to drive had a stick shift on the floor. The first new car I bought was a Toyota with stick shift on the floor. My current and past two cars had stick shift on the floor.
My daughter learned to drive a stick shift but in practice drove automatics for years. Recently her car died permanently and she replaced it with a stick shift (it was just too good a bargain to turn down – excellent condition, low mileage, good price, etc.) So, she basically had to learn stick shift driving all over again and, although she’s fine now, it took a couple of months driving to be completely comfortable with it.
The car I have now is an automatic, but I fully intend to get a stick shift next time. Much better for winter weather, and as others have said, it’s a great theft deterrent.
Never could get the stick shift learned going forward my hubby told me not to use my lead foot. However I could drive it backwards like there was no tomorrow….my husband was amazed. So had automatic’s…..fast those, as I love Big A engines and fast fast cars…..“more power….more power” LOL
momofalex7 about 5 years ago
Me either.
rush.diana about 5 years ago
Nowadays few people can
amethyst52 Premium Member about 5 years ago
I learned how to drive on a stick shift. I drove them for years until 1998 and I got an automatic. I enjoyed not having to downshift and balance the clutch on hills. Could still drive one if I had to, but prefer automatics. :)
drogers30 about 5 years ago
I love my stick shift been driving my mini since 2012.
blunebottle about 5 years ago
It’s a good skill to learn. I’ve taught four new drivers on stick shift.
Anathema Premium Member about 5 years ago
I use to drive a stick shift but don’t think I could anymore after driving an automatic for so many years.
the lost wizard about 5 years ago
He was really just dogging it.
Stevefk about 5 years ago
Could have been worse and been arrested for attempted car theft.
Olddog1 about 5 years ago
Stick shift, the new anti-theft device.
Nighthawks Premium Member about 5 years ago
he just couldn’t perform in the clutch
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 5 years ago
You can’t teach an old dog…
I AM CARTOON LADY! about 5 years ago
You’d think that all stick fetching dogs would be able to drive a stick shift!
I AM CARTOON LADY! about 5 years ago
P.S I love how hopeful Koko looks in wondering if his friend drove anywhere!
YulanaLow about 5 years ago
The first car I learned to drive had a stick shift on the floor. The first new car I bought was a Toyota with stick shift on the floor. My current and past two cars had stick shift on the floor.
Diat60 about 5 years ago
My daughter learned to drive a stick shift but in practice drove automatics for years. Recently her car died permanently and she replaced it with a stick shift (it was just too good a bargain to turn down – excellent condition, low mileage, good price, etc.) So, she basically had to learn stick shift driving all over again and, although she’s fine now, it took a couple of months driving to be completely comfortable with it.
Dani Rice about 5 years ago
The car I have now is an automatic, but I fully intend to get a stick shift next time. Much better for winter weather, and as others have said, it’s a great theft deterrent.
angerdog Premium Member about 5 years ago
And that’s when we see a lone dog in a car honking the horn. lol I’m
whenlifewassimpler about 5 years ago
Never could get the stick shift learned going forward my hubby told me not to use my lead foot. However I could drive it backwards like there was no tomorrow….my husband was amazed. So had automatic’s…..fast those, as I love Big A engines and fast fast cars…..“more power….more power” LOL
cuzinron47 about 5 years ago
I can see where that might be a problem.
WCraft Premium Member about 5 years ago
Just lean on the horn. Always good for a laugh.