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Originally Posted by HarryT
Having owned both, I think personally that a manual car gives the driver a lot more control than an automatic. The human brain is a much better judge of what the appropriate gear is for a particular situation than a machine. Eg, if you need to get out of an emergency situation fast, with a manual car you can select a lower gear a lot more quickly than an automatic gearbox can respond. When I had an automatic car, I never really felt that I was in control of it the way I do with a manual.
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...But if you are coming off of a freeway and the exit ramp has a sharp curve, how do you make the sharp curve while you're downshifting?
Shari
--note: This is to demonstrate the point that sharp curves are able to be negotiated one-handed. Also note that I do own a manual transmission car, and I am able to do this regularly. I am also able to make the sharp right turn into my driveway one handed if needed.
Shari