Originally Posted by gnaget
It's not that difficult and offers much better control over the vehicle. It also enhances safety. How often do you find disasters where some idiot claims that he stepped on the "wrong pedal". I was taking care of a friend's car while he is abroad. This moron, probably drunk, steps on the "wrong pedal" and drives right into the parked car.
You also run into trouble outside the United States. To the rest of the world it's like saying that I don't know how to drive a car.
Aren't two pedals better than 3? (manual's have a third pedal, right? -- not that I pay much attention to that)
I've been to Europe and Asia about 100 times, and I've never had a problem. It doesn't matter at all when you're in a train or taxi.
Learning to drive a manual is like learning to use a slide rule. Except, I know how to use a slide rule.