What are the differences between driving a manual transmission and an automatic transmission?
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Manual transmission and automatic transmission differ in terms of operational difficulty and safety. Below are the specific details: Different operational difficulty: Manual transmission primarily relies on the driver manually engaging the clutch to shift gears. Automatic transmission mainly depends on the hydraulic transmission principle of the torque converter to automatically complete gear shifts. Manual transmission involves manually moving the gear lever to change the gear engagement inside the transmission, thereby altering the gear ratio. Automatic transmission means the driver does not need to manually shift gears; the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. Different safety aspects: Neutral gear in a manual transmission vehicle causes a loss of power, posing potential safety hazards during driving. Automatic transmission vehicles cannot be driven in neutral.