Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 Forum - View Single Post - Must learn to drive stick to get license?

Zabo · 10-21-2009, 10:20 PM

I don't think it's a must.. but it should definitely be encouraged. I think the move to Automatics was a dumb move in drivers ed cars. It just furthers the "dumb drivers" disease by starting them as just that..

Pedal pushing mindless zombies that have a good perchance to put their bumper into your rear.

I REALLY wish I had the chance to learn on a Manual. My parents HATE them and actually refused to allow me to learn saying that it's more distracting and dangerous than driving an automatic. The only way I learned was driving a 4 speed gator.. and even then I still suck 7 years later (I don't consistently drive a stick.. maybe 2 times a year at the most).

I've learned over the years to keep my cool when I KNOW that learning to drive stick is one of the best things you can do to learn the practices of safe and defensive driving (riding a motorcycle is the other).

It's not only sad.. it's pathetic. VERY pathetic. Speaking of which.. the local schools in Kalamazoo use Priuses exclusively.

10-21-2009, 10:20 PM	#16
Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	I don't think it's a must.. but it should definitely be encouraged. I think the move to Automatics was a dumb move in drivers ed cars. It just furthers the "dumb drivers" disease by starting them as just that.. Pedal pushing mindless zombies that have a good perchance to put their bumper into your rear. I REALLY wish I had the chance to learn on a Manual. My parents HATE them and actually refused to allow me to learn saying that it's more distracting and dangerous than driving an automatic. The only way I learned was driving a 4 speed gator.. and even then I still suck 7 years later (I don't consistently drive a stick.. maybe 2 times a year at the most). I've learned over the years to keep my cool when I KNOW that learning to drive stick is one of the best things you can do to learn the practices of safe and defensive driving (riding a motorcycle is the other). It's not only sad.. it's pathetic. VERY pathetic. Speaking of which.. the local schools in Kalamazoo use Priuses exclusively.