Why Can't I Drive Manual After Getting Used to Automatic Transmission?
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Driving an automatic transmission only requires stepping on the accelerator and brake, which may cause one to forget how to shift gears manually. Here are the relevant details: Driving a manual transmission: The main concern is accidentally stalling. When waiting at a traffic light, don't panic. When there are 5 seconds left on the red light, you can press the clutch and slowly release it. When there's 1 second left and you see the car in front move, gently press the accelerator while slowly releasing the clutch to avoid stalling. Automatic transmission: There's no need to repeatedly press the clutch, making driving much easier. The operation is simpler without the constant clutch engagement. If you're used to driving an automatic and suddenly switch to a manual, it can feel unfamiliar.