Should I Get a Manual or Automatic Driver's License?
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Generally, it's more suitable to obtain a manual transmission driver's license. Here are some relevant points about manual transmissions: 1. Disadvantages of automatic transmission cars: They react slower to speed changes compared to manual transmissions and are less responsive, which is why many car enthusiasts prefer driving manual transmission vehicles; they are less fuel-efficient and economical, with lower transmission efficiency and limited torque converter range, although recent advancements in electronic control technology have improved these issues. 2. Function: Manual transmissions mainly consist of gears and shafts, achieving speed and torque changes through different gear combinations; whereas automatic transmissions (AT) are composed of a torque converter, planetary gears, and a hydraulic control system, achieving speed and torque changes through hydraulic power transmission and gear combinations. The torque converter is the most distinctive component of an AT, consisting of a pump wheel, turbine, and guide wheel, directly transmitting engine power, torque, and clutch functions.