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lostalex · 18-04-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Niamh.

I'm an excellent Parallel parker, how about a question for our American members, can you and do you drive a manual car?

I have driven a manual car(or stick shift as we call it) and it was horrible. The one and only time i ever stole my parents car I could barely even get it into gear, and i stalled out at every traffic light, and of course everyone behind me was honking their horns when the light turned green. and it was so traumatic that i never did it again.

Niamh. · 18-04-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lostalex

I have driven a manual car(or stick shift as we call it) and it was horrible. The one and only time i ever stole my parents car I could barely even get it into gear, and i stalled out at every traffic light, and of course everyone behind me was honking their horns when the light turned green. and it was so traumatic that i never did it again.

Yeah, the whole gear thing is the hardest part of learning to drive. Here though if you sit your driving test in an automatic car you're still not licensed to drive a manual until you pass the test in a manual car

Marc · 18-04-2013, 09:51 AM

I like knowing that some people, who I didn't think could, can drive!

Top thread GypsyGoth

GypsyGoth · 18-04-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc

I like knowing that some people, who I didn't think could, can drive!

Top thread GypsyGoth

Thanks Marc

although I can't promise my next two will be as good they will however hopefully be as fun and informative.

Omah · 18-04-2013, 10:02 AM

Yeah, driven nearly everything you can on a standard licence, from moped to truck'n'trailer .....

swinearefine · 18-04-2013, 10:53 AM

I've had my permit for nearly four years, failed the test five times. If I fail my next one I have to take the written test all over again </3

Brother Leon · 18-04-2013, 11:18 AM

Yeah. Can't really drive a manual too well honestly.

My Volkswagen is my pride and joy though

Omah · 18-04-2013, 11:25 AM

I once took a company test in a Land Rover with, effectively, 20 manual gears :

4 forward gears, 1 reverse (main gear stick - black) - normal
high ratio and low ratio lever (red knob on top) - doubles gears to 10
2wd or 4wd (yellow knob) - 2 wheel drive for normal road driving and 4 wheel drive for off-road or when road conditions require - e.g. ice and snow)

Luckily, I didn't get the model with additional Fairey Overdrive .....

Drew. · 18-04-2013, 01:50 PM

iv hardly driven since i passed my test.. really nervous about the next time i drive

Marcus. · 18-04-2013, 02:05 PM

no
i kill some one if i did

King Gizzard · 18-04-2013, 02:05 PM

Marcus. · 18-04-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

i would
not good eye hand conanation

Livia · 18-04-2013, 02:40 PM

I can drive... I've got a motorbike licence too.

Z · 18-04-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Livia

I can drive... I've got a motorbike licence too.

Livia you are the gift that keeps on giving

Shaun · 18-04-2013, 03:53 PM

i technically can, since i've done it before

just not legally ha2

-has had like 6 or 7 lessons over 3 years lmao, i just never have the time at home-

18-04-2013, 04:06 PM

Just passed today!

18-04-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

Just passed today!

Congrats. It's scary when you're first out on your own. Good scary, but still nerve wrecking. Enjoy your freedom.

Z · 18-04-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

Just passed today!

Aw well done!!

Cherie · 18-04-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

Just passed today!

Well done, it's a great feeling isn't it when you get the nod from the examiner. Happy Safe Driving.

18-04-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

Congrats. It's scary when you're first out on your own. Good scary, but still nerve wrecking. Enjoy your freedom.

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Originally Posted by Zee

Aw well done!!

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Originally Posted by Cherie

Well done, it's a great feeling isn't it when you get the nod from the examiner. Happy Safe Driving.

Thanks guys! My examiner was a right knob, so reluctant to pass me; he was like, 'i'm happy to tell you, you've passed' and I was like 'are you actually serious?' then he was like 'well it wasn't very good though was it' and I was like 'well it will ****ing do me, thanks'... my instructor was furious with the guy, so so rude.

He was just pissed I didn't do enough from to fail me.. could just tell he didn't like me. Complaint submitted!

AnnieK · 18-04-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

Just passed today!

Congrats!! Was it your first test? I was so cocky when I took my test that I had arranged to pick some friends up that night. Needless to say I failed and had to get the bus!! Gutted. I passed second time but didn't even tell anyone it was my test that time.