I don’t really see the point of this. It’s just adding complexity for the sake of it. As far as I can tell when you change gear it just changes some software parameters, there are no physical gears. Yet there’s a clutch and the ability to stall?

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    If you don’t enjoy the sport of driving, you probably don’t want a manual.

    I’m interested in this. I feel like driving is a more connected experience with a manual and always prefer it. But that’s what it is: a preference.

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      It’s not very often people express that what they think isn’t absolutely the only opinion people should have and just wanted to say I appreciate that you’re willing to admit that.

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      Except it isn’t connected at all. It’s a shifting mini game programmed into the car’s computer.

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      Agreed. Not only does it lead to a more connected experience it forces the driver to may more attention to their vehicle and surroundings. I feel I am more prone to say dreaming of becoming distracted behind the wheel of an automatic vehicle.

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        My experience is opposite. I can focus more on driving without the distraction of gear shifting and keep both hands on wheel. Also in some circumstances having to change gear in some situations restricts your body position when you should have more freedom of movement to properly look around for pedestrians and cyclists - this is the case for me when turning into my housing estate.

        The again i live in a rhd country so I change gears with my left hand. I find it a bit easier to do it with right.

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          Just push the clutch pedal in if it’s an emergency reaction; otherwise change into the gear you need to be in ahead of time (like downshifting into 2nd before a turn).

          Sounds like you’re stretching a problem that is really just an error of usage, imo.

          With less input required, people can just drift into their own thoughts and whatever emotional things they may have going on whereas the manual keeps your brain more focused in the activity of driving, even if you find it occasionally annoying.

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            It’s not a “problem” it’s just one of those little things that are safer with an auto.

            But it depends a lot on the driver. I see lots of distracted drivers using their phone, I don’t matter what transmission they have if they don’t appreciate the power they are wielding by driving a car.

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              except it’s a little thing that is still not safer with an auto. Weigh that nothing burger against the much, much bigger problem of distraction.

              It’s harder to wield a phone with a manual, as well.

              A manual is a constant reminder of the thing you are doing.

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          I just want to be able to drive and cycle safely. Racing on public road (or whatever is meant by sport) is not legal, I don’t see why you would defend it and resort to name calling.

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            “the sport of driving” as a phrase has a different meaning than the “sport driving” meaning you were mudding it with. It was obvious to everyone else, except you and whichever other trigger-happy Karen is addicted to getting on a high horse on the internet over the issue you brought up. That’s why the name-calling is there, Mr. or Mrs. Reading Incomprehension.