Does driving stick shift improve your concentration skill? (motorcycle, brake, engine)
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Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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No, it becomes so natural without thought that when I later drive an automatic my hand reaches for the stick. There are two good reasons for a stick shift.
1. They last forever, and the clutch is only $500-700 to replace, while the automatic is $2,500-$3,500 to rebuild.
2. It's just a lot more fun to drive, especially on winding mountain roads
The stick is for mountain roads ,
The automatic for the novice is for freeways or highways that often get congested.
I ride a motorcycle manual shift .
I do like the automatic in my truck, especially for snow, but I have developed techniques for making them work the way I want.
Sticks are crummy for snow and serious off roading .
but driving in heavy traffic is very painful, and it wears out your engine & clutch faster too.
I think you really have to concentrate when you need to slam on the brake and speed up again.
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