2018.06.08: reflex reaching for gear stick to downshift through a sharp turn automatic car Share this: Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like Loading... Related
Hah. I’ve never driven one, but a similar thing happens when I drive outside the UK. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Do you mean you’ve never driven an automatic car? It takes the joy out if driving. You’re just steering a car. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
The only time that I appreciate the auto is when I’m in stop and go traffic. It’s nice to only have to deal with one pedal. LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s harder and harder to find a new car with manual transmission in the States. LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve only ever successfully driven an automatic car.😉 I do weird brain things though, like trying to pause the cat with the tv remote.🙈 LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Let me know if that works. My son has been trying to do that to his little brother for years.🐒 LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
It works no better than trying to use my car key in my front door! Don’t worry, I don’t have dementia; it’s just meno-brain. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
He doesn’t have much hope left. His brother is now 22 and bigger than him. On the other hand he’s learned to not push the wrong buttons. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Hah. I’ve never driven one, but a similar thing happens when I drive outside the UK.
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Do you mean you’ve never driven an automatic car? It takes the joy out if driving. You’re just steering a car.
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Yup. Everyone keeps telling me how wonderful they are.
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The only time that I appreciate the auto is when I’m in stop and go traffic. It’s nice to only have to deal with one pedal.
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I think I’ll stick with manual transmission.
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It’s harder and harder to find a new car with manual transmission in the States.
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We will be about 5 years behind with that trend.
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I’ve only ever successfully driven an automatic car.😉 I do weird brain things though, like trying to pause the cat with the tv remote.🙈
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Let me know if that works. My son has been trying to do that to his little brother for years.🐒
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Your son can live in hope.
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It works no better than trying to use my car key in my front door! Don’t worry, I don’t have dementia; it’s just meno-brain.
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He doesn’t have much hope left. His brother is now 22 and bigger than him. On the other hand he’s learned to not push the wrong buttons.
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