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10-10-2020, 09:34 AM
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My sister also struggled with the same challenge.
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That’s excellent!
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10-10-2020, 09:36 AM
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If you’re not driving much and not in peak city traffic, there’s no point in changing.
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10-10-2020, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Minx ->
I took my driver’s test with a manual transmission. I drove manual transmission most of my adult life and changed recently to Automatic transmission.

I don’t know why I didn’t switch sooner!
my feelings exactly.

My middle son took his driving test in an auto so he wasn't allowed to drive a manual for a year after getting his full licence. He lost his licence for three months for disobeying this regulation.
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10-10-2020, 09:41 AM
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Life is so much easier now! Driving does not feel like a chore anymore ��
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10-10-2020, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Bruce ->
my feelings exactly.

My middle son took his driving test in an auto so he wasn't allowed to drive a manual for a year after getting his full licence. He lost his licence for three months for disobeying this regulation.
Wow, very strict regulations! So are you driving him around for three months.
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10-10-2020, 10:05 AM
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hi

I have been driving an Auto since a leg injury in 1989.

My current car has a dual clutch gearbox , full auto or change gear without using a clutch.
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10-10-2020, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by swimfeeders ->
hi

I have been driving an Auto since a leg injury in 1989.

My current car has a dual clutch gearbox , full auto or change gear without using a clutch.
I hope your injury was not too serious. My car is also the same. DSG I think it’s called.
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10-10-2020, 10:27 AM
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Went automatic (with hand controls) so Mrs mart could keep driving. I'd always prefer to drive an automatic now.
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10-10-2020, 10:40 AM
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I too have had autos for decades and wouldn't know how to drive a manual. Tried several at a car show at London Excel some years ago, an MX5 and RS8 (the Mazda challenge). Of course I stalled near the finish line with cars coming up to my arse and the instructor shouting at me to get going!!

I reckon it'll be the first and last time I'll get to be in the driving seat of the MX5, a car I'd love to own.
 
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