Which is safer and better Manual or Automatic Transmission cars?

cars14

I think Automatic cars are better as they leave both hands free to concentrate on the steering wheel. What do u think?

CJ Haughey

If the blade and track motors are on the same end its a death trap.

Sheep Lover

Manual for the drifting laaaddd

Stheno

Depends on the driver and their ability to react.

Imo automatics lead to a false sense of security and I've driven both

AllGunsBlazing

People who can't operate a gearshift should ride the bus instead.;)

The_Valeyard

Prefer manual, but im just used to that,

I could be wrong, but arnt the automatic/ all wheel/ rear wheel cars, just sh*te in winter? They cant really handle snow.

Karl Stein

Aren't cars great though Ted?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldyx3KHOFXw

CJ Haughey

Sheep Lover wrote: »

Manual for the drifting laaaddd

Welded diff ftw.

DoYouEvenLift

Manual's more fun and much better if you live in an area where you can actually drive a car. But, if most of your time driving is spent in rush hour, stop-start traffic and you're not using automatic, you're doing it wrong.

Sheep Lover

CJ Haughey wrote: »

Welded diff ftw.

If the crossroads empty, give her plenty.

Captain Chaos

Manual, better fuel economy, more control over the car. Makes you more engaged in the driving process instead of leaving your other hand free to text while driving as in an automatic.

Banjo String

cars14 wrote: »

I think Automatic cars are better as they leave both hands free to concentrate on the steering wheel. What do u think?

Automatic Certainly makes it easier to fap when driving that's for sure.

cars14

''blade and track motors are on the same end'' C J Haughey; what does this mean?

CJ Haughey

No fun to be had driving the granny box.

Captain Chaos

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Prefer manual, but im just used to that,

I could be wrong, but arnt the automatic/ all wheel/ rear wheel cars, just sh*te in winter? They cant really handle snow.

They need snow tyres more than a manual where you can adjust to handle it most of the time.

Sheep Lover

cars14 wrote: »

''blade and track motors are on the same end'' C J Haughey; what does this mean?

Most cars have a death blade attached to the front of the tracks, could cause injury if improperly used

Boskowski

Automatic rules

SEPT 23 1989

if you actually enjoy driving a car choose manual

jimgoose

In theory, I llike automatics. In practice, in 25 years I've never driven one that didn't annoy me.

Roger Hassenforder

automatic is the next step up from cycling

Years driving = 35
Manual = 34 11 months
Automatic = 1 month

I'm more used to manuals, as it was the first time I ever drove an automatic was in the late 70s and then the brake pedal was wide ??? so you could brake with your "clutch" foot.

Have you ever put your foot down on the "clutch" in an automatic car! It stops rather quickly. :eek:

corner of hells

I'll ask my chauffeur which he prefers.

Littlekittylou

cars14 wrote: »

I think Automatic cars are better as they leave both hands free to concentrate on the steering wheel. What do u think?

I don't know which is statistically safer. Is there any data?
I suppose the one which reduces deaths and injuries is the best.






P.S. I can't drive.

JaseBelleVie

First time I ever drove an automatic, I was always instinctively groping for the clutch with my left foot. It annoyed me no end. I couldn't get used to it at all. Plus, it just felt like driving a dodgem or something. I much prefer manual. Easier on the juice and gives a feeling of being involved in the driving process.

househero

Men drive manual

anncoates

I like manual and the feeling of more control.

If your safety behind the wheel is dependant on the type of transmission, maybe don't drive.

Littlekittylou

househero wrote: »

Men drive manual

Does this mean????

Is this thread REALLY about cars?

nc19

cars14 wrote:

I think Automatic cars are better as they leave both hands free to concentrate on the steering wheel. What do u think?

if you are not able to concentrate on driving and changing gear maybe you should stick to the bus??

Panda_Turtle

Manuals are so much better on hilly roads and just generally driving along Irish roads.

But If there is lots of traffic and wide flat streets then maybe automatic is easier hence the popularity in the USA etc.

The other fella

Deleted User wrote: »

Years driving = 35
Manual = 34 11 months
Automatic = 1 month

I'm more used to manuals, as it was the first time I ever drove an automatic was in the late 70s and then the brake pedal was wide ??? so you could brake with your "clutch" foot.

Have you ever put your foot down on the "clutch" in an automatic car! It stops rather quickly. :eek:

My first time driving an automatic was in my friends brand new Honda Accord.I took off with him in the passenger seat and at nearly 20mph i jammed my foot down on the "clutch".We were on gravel so the car went on a bit of a slide...I let him take the driver seat again straight away

daRobot

Manual for proper sports cars, but Auto for everything else.

I like big v8 luxury saloons, so auto all the way for me.

CJ Haughey

anncoates wrote: »

I like manual and the feeling of more control.

If your safety behind the wheel is dependant on the type of transmission, maybe don't drive.

An automatic box is far more intelligent than the average human being, maybe drive an automatic some time and you will understand.

CJ Haughey

CJ Haughey wrote: »

An automatic box is far more intelligent than the average human being, maybe drive an automatic some time and you will understand.

Well, it's difficult to stall one at the lights I suppose and it does (usually) select the correct ratio for the speed and acceleration.

cars14

dolanbaker; are u saying an automatic doesn't select the correct gear?

RayM

househero wrote: »

Men drive manual

Little boys say things like that.

cars14

cars14 wrote: »

dolanbaker; are u saying an automatic doesn't select the correct gear?

the opposite.

CJ Haughey

Deleted User wrote: »

Well, it's difficult to stall one at the lights I suppose and it does (usually) select the correct ratio for the speed and acceleration.

Once the vehicle is serviced and maintained to the vehicle manufacturer an auto box does what it does.

Grays Sports Almanac

If a manual is giving you trouble with steering and concentrating, perhaps you shouldn't be on the road at all.

biko

Manualmatico is the way to go

Summer wind

I've driven a manual for 17 years and I drove an automatic lately and loved it.

CJ Haughey

Hollis Hurlbut wrote: »

If a manual is giving you trouble with steering and concentrating, perhaps you shouldn't be on the road at all.

A manual gearbox is not connected anyway with the steering system.

osarusan

My wife will only drive an automatic, so we have one and will always have one.

They're fine.

I'm not really into driving for fun anyway - I'm just trying to get somewhere.

RayM

I've driven both, but I prefer automatic. My car has a 'tip-tronic' manual option if I want a more 'fun' driving experience, but I never bother with it because I'm an adult.

I've been driving an automatic for 8 years, and I'll probably never go back to manual.

Packrat

40 posts and nobody mentioned fuel consumption. For the cyclists, -autos are harder on fuel than manuals.

There's a reason why luxury expensive cars are usually auto. They're better.

But by all means, please feel free to drive your flea sized manual sh1t box if that makes you happy.

CJ Haughey

CJ Haughey wrote: »

A manual gearbox is not connected anyway with the steering system.

I think the OP is referring to the "multi tasking" aspect of driving a manual where you need to actually do something to get the car to change gear.

Most drivers do it without thinking.

RayM

Deleted User wrote: »

Most drivers do it without thinking.

If I ever get another manual, every gear change I'll be thinking: "why am I doing this?"

CJ Haughey

Deleted User wrote: »

I think the OP is referring to the "multi tasking" aspect of driving a manual where you need to actually do something to get the car to change gear.

Most drivers do it without thinking.

True true, it is possible to take off in 3rd gear and achieve 100Kph without any gear change in most cars.

Desolation Of Smug

CJ Haughey wrote: »

If the blade and track motors are on the same end its a death trap.

Seriously dude, you need to try and move on. Your obsession is worrying.

Duck's hoop

The_Valeyard wrote: »

I could be wrong, but arnt the automatic/ all wheel/ rear wheel cars, just sh*te in winter? They cant really handle snow.

Ah yeah. We get lots of snow every winter. In Canada.

akura

If your brakes fail in a manual you can use the gears to slow down, I don't know what you'd do in an automatic.

SEPT 23 1989

How does one drop a gear and floor it in an old mans stink automatic?