What are the advantages of manual over automatic?
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Manual transmission offers a stronger driving experience and better control. Low gears provide excellent speed control capability and have advantages when driving downhill or on snowy roads. They are also easier to maintain and more affordable. The operational difficulty differs between automatic and manual transmissions: Manual transmissions primarily rely on the driver manually operating the clutch to shift gears; automatic transmissions mainly depend on the hydraulic transmission principle of torque converters to automatically complete gear shifts. The safety aspects differ between automatic and manual transmissions: The neutral gear in manual transmission vehicles causes loss of power, creating potential safety hazards during driving; automatic transmission vehicles cannot use neutral while driving, making this driving method safer. Manual transmission refers to manually moving the gear lever to change the gear engagement device inside the transmission, altering the gear ratio to achieve speed variation. Automatic transmission means the driver doesn't need to shift gears manually, as the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions.