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Every Car Still For Sale With A Stickshift In America, Ranked By Number Of Gears (www.theautopian.com)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

That's standard in the US too, except almost no one tests with a manual car. Why make the test harder on yourself? They don't test how well you understand your own vehicle, just that you can drive it safely on public roads while recognizing signs and performing good driver's etiquette. Might as well test with an automatic and have less things to focus on during the test.

Once you earn your license, then you can take the time to figure out how to drive a manual with the help of a friend/family member. That is, if you even care to learn. Most Americans don't drive stick, and many never learn how.

I drive manuals exclusively. It's a good way to ensure your car never gets stolen in the US. Most people can't drive them, so you're almost guaranteed to never lose your car.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

I suppose it makes sense in a country where almost nobody drives manual. In my home country (Iceland), you can only get a license if you learn how to drive stick shift. Probably because manual is way more common in Iceland than the US.