How to Drive: A Manual vs Automatic License - Is It Still Relevant?

Driving is an essential skill that many people learn at a young age, but with the advancement of technology and changes in societal needs, some argue that knowing how to drive a manual transmission car is no longer as important. However, Dr. James May, a well-known motoring expert, disagrees with this notion. According to Dr. May, "nothing can replace the skill of knowing how to change gears yourself and it makes you connect with the car." In this article, we will explore the importance of manual transmission driving and whether or not it is still relevant in today's world.

Dr. May's Perspective

While some people may argue that manual transmission cars are a thing of the past, Dr. May believes that they are still an exciting and interesting aspect of motoring. He mentions that "the manual shift is just going to be the preserve of perverts and hobbyists" who enjoy the challenge and thrill of driving a stick-shift car. However, for most people, knowing how to drive a manual transmission car is not essential. Dr. May suggests that it's perfectly fine to have an automatic license and still enjoy the benefits of owning a high-performance vehicle.

Spending Less on Driving Lessons

Lucy Brett, head of audience acquisition at Drive Tribe, offers some practical advice for those who want to learn how to drive without breaking the bank. According to Lucy, "it's okay to not know how to drive a manual" and instead opting for an automatic license can save money on driving lessons. With more money left over after buying an automatic car, individuals can then afford to upgrade to a high-performance vehicle with paddle shift, such as a Ferrari or Lamborghini.

Real-Life Example

A recent experience shared by Lucy Brett illustrates the point. She mentions that her grandmother, who had only ever had an automatic license, was allowed to drive her Ferrari because it didn't have a clutch pedal and could be selected automatically. This highlights how outdated the traditional manual transmission car is becoming.

The Answer to Your Car Problem

For those looking for a boring but powerful car that can surprise their enemies on the road, Dr. May recommends a Tesla Model S P 100D. This high-performance dual motor version of the Tesla Model S is capable of going from 0-60mph in under 3 seconds and is virtually silent, making it almost impossible to gauge its speed or performance. With its sleek design that resembles both a Jaguar and a Chevrolet, the Tesla Model S P 100D is the perfect vehicle for those who want a powerful but unassuming car.

Personal Experience with Divorce

A final question from a Drive Tribe audience member highlights the importance of personal experiences and relationships in our lives. The person's husband often mocks their love for baking, which they consider "a hideous mess." Dr. May jokingly suggests that the solution to this problem is to get a divorce and find someone else who appreciates her baking skills.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while knowing how to drive a manual transmission car may not be essential for everyone, it still holds value for those who enjoy the thrill of driving a stick-shift vehicle. Dr. May's perspective on the matter is that there's no substitute for the skill and connection that comes with driving a manual transmission car. Whether or not you choose to drive an automatic or manual transmission car, the most important thing is that you have fun behind the wheel.

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May thank you my husband often scoffs the odd pastry product in my little I go what can I do to get rid of such a hideous mess well you married him I would suggest go through the divorce proceedings and find someone else on the worldwide husband divorce him that's the end of the questions I hope you've enjoyed James May answers the Internet's motoring problems and if you have enjoyed this please leave some comments on the page and leave some more questions as wellsay to him the next time he tells you how to drive the car with your hand like that shove it bro hello welcome to James May solves the Internet's motoring problems snappy title I know let's get straight on with it because I have know a Hostin on Drive tribe addresses me professor May which is not correct actually I'm only a doctor of letters but anyway we'll let you off I am a young brackets and not terribly well-off college student seeking a career in education I'm going to be buying myself a new car in a couple of years and want something interesting and fun to drive without being too expensive US market mind you so a different pool to choose from current thoughts hovered between the Fiat 500 Abarth and the Mini Cooper S two-door hardtop but I'd ask can you think of any other small fun and fizzy little car to go for that are sold in the US PS you've always been my favorite presenter of the Top Gear grand tour trio Jess say yes are you right I would say a golf the golf is the answer to everything as we know it's the only car that really needs to exist so yeah the VR Bart the mini fight but try a golf as well or a rabbit as you may call it so fire golf I hear you is that that's not actually somebody's name I don't think anyway on Drive tribe asks how do I tell my other half to stop telling me how to drive without hurting his man feelings so the other half is a bloke I know he can people shouldn't tell you how to drive man or woman or whatever I mean just it's not about to driving in the back of something you could sort of have you been you know but don't tell people how to drop if that's just bad manners tell him to go himself I don't know can I say that on Drive driver probably can't can I say to him the next time he tells you how to drive the car with your hand like that shove it bro on drive pry but Isaiah armored asked dr. James May very formal thank you is it okay to not know how to drive a manual nowadays does it still matter or does it not should it be kept relevant and why that's a that's an excellent question actually because like be a bit boring for a while in the old days what IRA lad you could have and I think you still can technically a manual or an automatic license my grandmother for example only ever had an automatic license she had a three-speed automatic mini thousand and it sort of begs an interesting question because my Ferrari is technically an automatic because it doesn't have a clutch pedal it has paddles and you can select automatic when you're driving around town now does that mean my grandma that God rested well she's still with us would be allowed to drive it on the basis that it's an automatic and more importantly is it essential to know how to drive a manual I've read about this on Drive tried recently a lot of people said well nothing can nothing can replace this the skill of knowing how to change gears yourself and it makes you connect with the car and all that is true it is it's an exciting interesting sort of slightly academic activity but I don't think it's essential eventually the manual shift is just going to be the preserve of perverts and hobbyists yes it is okay to not know how to drive a manual that was just what it was cheaper because it's less less so you can spend less money on your driving lessons and then have more money left to buy a supercar with the paddle shift yeah that's that's a great bit of advice that's come from Lucy Brett and drive tribe head of audience acquisition who's that right ok yes spend less money learning to drive by going for an automatic license then you have more money left over to buy a supercar with a paddle shift like a Ferrari or a Macau or a Lamborghini or whatever and then you can argue the case that it's an automatic which it is because there's no clutch pedal and you can drive it in automatic or you can shift it with the paddles but you can shift a normal automatic manually nobody ever objected to that did they so yeah get everybody should have why's everybody got a manual licence this is not necessary I was good question arm ed sorry Isaiah arm ed good Steve dad's on Drive tribe asks my current car is a 2009 peugeot 207 my previous car was a 2004 Ford Mustang 3.9 liter v6 what is wrong with me well looking at your picture Steve I would say you're a middle-aged man you're probably my sort of age I don't think there's anything really wrong with you I think it's perfectly normal at our sort of age to be overcome with sentimentality and the Strausser and want to buy something like a 3.9 liter v6 Mustang so doesn't worry about keep taking the tablets John Smith on Drive tribe says I want to get a boring looking unassuming car that can scare the crap out of someone once they are in it recommendations no modifying just a car that looks like a Peugeot that goes like a Veyron that's a very easy question to answer the answer is a Tesla Model S P 100 D that's the high-performance dual motor version because that's as far as I know well out drag just about everything on the road up to 100 miles an hour or so and nobody unless their car nerds and know about electric cars would have any idea because it looks like a sort of bland cross between a Jag and a Chevrolet so do that and you won't even make any noise there's no hint whatsoever what that car can do and it was snapped people's necks get one of those the answer is a Tesla Model S P 100 D EMA arcing turn almost certainly not her real name although but part of me hopes it is says on Drive ride dear dr. May thank you my husband often scoffs the odd pastry product in my little I go what can I do to get rid of such a hideous mess well you married him I would suggest go through the divorce proceedings and find someone else on the worldwide husband divorce him that's the end of the questions I hope you've enjoyed James May answers the Internet's motoring problems and if you have enjoyed this please leave some comments on the page and leave some more questions as well\n"