Do you drive a standard?

[Jaime]

sticks are fun except when traffic smells of elderberries. Driving around the Twin Cities during rush hour with a stick is such a pain. You have no hands for coffee or the cell phone.

[jmj]

I have a 5 speed truck. I learned to drive it in one day - the next day I had to drive it in Denver. I will never, ever drive in Denver. Ever. Again.

I'm still a n00b on it and thus avoid driving it at all costs (which entirely defeats the point of getting better at it). However, it's becoming a very cold walk to RCIA, so I think I will have to start driving it again.

Edited November 13, 2005 by jmj

[theculturewarrior]

I was born in Denver.

(I'm a dyed-in-the-wool Okie, though).

[Philippe]

i know how to drive a stick but the car i drive is my parents and they like automatic... the next car i buy is going to be standard for sure. I love manuals!

[ReinnieR]

[quote name='photosynthesis' date='Nov 13 2005, 09:38 PM']I don't have a car so I didn't vote in the poll, but I've never driven a stick shift car.  I've only had my license for about 3 years...  It was hard for me to learn to drive because my mom isn't a really good teacher, and I don't know my right from my left very well.  I never really felt confident driving because she always made me feel like I'd never learn.  In fact, I've only been driving without someone else in the car for about a year, and before last summer I was too scared to drive on New Jersey highways.

I still have never pumped my own gasoline. :  Jersey girls are spoiled.

when I do drive, I drive my grandma's old 1990 Toyota Corrola.  It's about to fall apart, but it still goes.
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i don't blame you about being scared on Jersey High Ways.

Jersey Drivers are crazy. that's why i'm glad that's where i learned how to drive. you learn how to drive defensively.

I miss the turnpike, the GSP.

[ReinnieR]

[quote name='hot stuff' date='Nov 13 2005, 10:47 PM']sticks are fun except when traffic smells of elderberries.  Driving around the Twin Cities during rush hour with a stick is such a pain.  You have no hands for coffee or the cell phone.
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also when you live/work in a military base, it smells of elderberries coming in to the gate with a manual

[DAF]

I drive a 4 on the floor. I like it, but i don't like having to shift as much as the freedom of an automatic * visions of daisies and sunshine* Plus, it doesn't have a cup holder...

[stuckinamo]

i do not drive one, but i WISH I DID!! i reallllly wanna learn how!

[bamagirl135791]

When I get my liscense, I'll get the '97 Ford Ranger. I drive it now sometimes with my permit....

[jasJis]

[quote name='homeschoolmom' date='Nov 13 2005, 12:49 PM']Ever teach anyone to drive a stick shift...?
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[/quote]Yes. I taught 2 of my sisters when they were 14. They did very well. 25+ years latter, my mom is still mad at me for teaching them to drive when they didn't have permits. Anybody can drive a stick shift. It just takes a little practice and a teacher that isn't going to get all hyper on you.

[homeschoolmom]

I taught RussianGirl how to drive a stick... well, HSdad and I took turns. We lived in a slightly hilly neighborhood... fun times.

[photosynthesis]

[quote name='ReinnieR' date='Nov 13 2005, 04:59 PM']i don't blame you about being scared on Jersey High Ways.

Jersey Drivers are crazy.  that's why i'm glad that's where i  learned how to drive.  you learn how to drive defensively.

I miss the turnpike, the GSP.
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I suppose so... I know that when I drive in New Mexico or places with lower population densities it's SO much easier. I miss the turnpike and the parkway too... have you ever played pick-an-exit?