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Can you drive a stick shift?
« on: December 06, 2010, 07:08:30 am »
The first time I drove one, I was about sixteen and a cousin had an old car and he had me drive around for an afternoon.  I had a couple of boyfriends who had a stick shift and I drove them once in a while.  We had one van at home that had a stick shift and I think I only drove it a few times.  I am ok unless I am on a hill.  I am not confident enough to balance everything so I don't roll down into the car behind me.  Needless to say, all of my own cars have been automatics.  I haven't driven one in years and don't think I will again unless I am forced to do so in an emergency. 

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2010, 07:34:36 am »
The first car I drove, without a license, was a 6 speed Italian Lancia that was illegally imported into the US. I drove a 70 VW with a 327 engine in the back seat, an 86 Toyota MR2 5 speed, a 4 speed Milk Delivery truck and currently have a 5 speed subaru Impreza...Love stick!

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2010, 07:39:34 am »
When my dad tried to teach me to drive a standard the truck kept dieing and then I ran the stupid thing into a ditch! I dont even want to try learning again I was so embarrassed.

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2010, 07:49:44 am »
I sure can and also taught my two daughters on a stick shift vehicle. Made them think while driving instead of just putting it in "D" and going -LOL!

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2010, 01:11:20 pm »
  8)  Absolutely, I learned how to drive a stick shift when I was 14.  3 on the tree they called it, back in the day.. 1956 Chevy Truck. I`m 47 now and can drive everything that has wheels or tracks on it. Thank you US Army...  :wave:

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2010, 01:22:39 pm »
I haven't driven a stick for about 9 years now. I taught myself when I was 18 because I had no choice if I was going to get to work.

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2010, 01:46:53 pm »
ii cant drive one but i want to take some classes on it because the car i want has a stick shift , so i gotta learn it asap

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2010, 01:53:38 pm »
 :bunny:yes i can drive a stick shift, one of the first times i drove a stick, i almost went over our hedge and onto the road down below.. scared me to death,but finally got the hang of it......des

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2010, 01:56:25 pm »
Im an avid import car lover so , i have to learn to drive stick shift , i cant drive it ive atempted lol but failed lol , but i think all i need is a few tips and ill be on my way

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2010, 02:02:16 pm »
I really don't know??? A little....lol..... I tried once during the summer but had a hard time on the hills and balancing the clutch along with the gas pedal....that's my only problem. Once I get that, I know how to operate the stick shift and drive down the road, but I still need help with the clutch big time! Plus, in my husband's truck, I can barely reach the pedals so he had to up the seat as close as he could. It was funny because even then, I had to really hold a strong grip on the steering wheel to keep myself up.....lol... :sad1:
Once we were on country roads and I would ALWAYS spin the tires out...it was so funny, not then...but now that I think about it...it was!  ;D

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2010, 02:21:00 pm »
If I have too, but since my car is an auto now, I don't.

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2010, 02:52:05 pm »
I can but not very well. I've never owned a stick shift vehicle so i've basically never got to practice. I used to drive my boyfriends (now my husband) Mini Couper. He taught me how to drive it. I must admit it was quite humorous but fun.

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2010, 06:23:25 pm »
My dad made sure that I knew how to drive a stick shift. I learned on an old Rambler. I have made sure that each one of our kids learned to drive stick. They had to because we have an 1987 toyota corolla 5 speed that was the kids car. If they couldn't drive it they didn't have a car to drive. Needless to say each child learned to drive it so they could have transportation.

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #13 on: December 07, 2010, 08:37:04 pm »
If I have too, but since my car is an auto now, I don't.

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Re: Can you drive a stick shift?
« Reply #14 on: December 07, 2010, 09:23:27 pm »
Yep.  All of the cars I've bought myself (2) have been stick.  I love sticks my next car will be a stick as well because they are cheaper.

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