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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon
in the uk if you take your test in an automatic that is all you are allowed to drive.
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That's the way it was here when I took my license. I took my high school driver training on a three on the tree 6 banger dodge. I did my test on the hills of New Westminster which was fun as it was tough learning to move from a red light uphill. I've owned about 20 cars and half have been standards. I've preferred standards especially with 4 cylinder engines. I had to double clutch when I owned my Austin Healey. Synchronized gears were just an after thought with them. I've also owned 5 motorcycles (still have a Honda VFR) which I sometimes changed gears without bothering with the clutch.
A standard transmission gives way more control when driving on winding and or mountainous roads although with an automatic you can use left foot braking for great control in heavy city traffic.