People Try Driving Stick Shift For The First Time

"I'm gonna turn on the hazards here."

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[magentalilies]

Stick-shift cars. The most effective anti-theft system in America.

[abcdefg]

This triggered so many European drivers.

[juanjuarez]

The worst idea was to do this in on going traffic instead of a parking lot

[scotsmanproductions]

“I’m going to learn how to drive stick shift ... In A Manual Car!”

Hmmm yes the floor is made of floor

[skettic]

These people aren't learning how to drive a stick shift, they're learning how to DRIVE

[corrioliseffect]

Not funny. Why are you teaching such inexperienced stick-shift drivers to drive manual in crowded New York City, in the rain? Find a nice, deserted parking lot, and give them a chance to learn the basics without people honking at them.

[justsomeidiot]

“Clutch is the pedal right?”

Oh god i knew from that moment america is is where my car is not getting stolen

[zamrai]

Everyone: Manual transmission

Americans: "stick shift"

[TJ-qtli]

Why couldn't they have done this in an empty parking lot with no other cars to worry about?

[matthewgumabon]

Benjamin:
*gets the hang of it fairly quick straight from the beginning, openly admits his lack of familiarity, and stays calm*
“I still feel like I’m not doing it right…”

Felicia:
*Stalls several times from the start, gets confused at basic instructions, panics when pressure hits*
“Hey I’m pretty good at this!”

[mefastman]

"I'm gonna learn stick shift, in a *MANUAL* car."



Bruh

[enzoaitmuhendsson]

As a european who has moved to America, I feel like most drivers shouldn’t be on the road...

[shelbyarndts]

*stalls the car 4 times*

I'M REALLY GREAT AT THIS!

[caleblehman]

“Clutch is the pedal, right”. Honestly, I remember my first time learning to drive stick shift. I did it in a parking lot, not out on the roads. I practiced for about 30 minutes constantly stalling. At one point I finally got it and tried real roads, which I surprisingly didn’t stall on my first couple of times. I’d say I eventually got the hang of it and my only enemy would be hills. I am never at a 100% consistency rate of not stalling when I am stopped at an uphill intersection. No matter how much I try to keep the revs at a reasonable amount with slow and good clutch control, I will stall here and there. I honestly think it’s a good idea these drivers are learning to drive stick shift. It’s a skill in life that you may need to know if there’s ever an emergency.

[gautamnag]

Girl - Is the clutch a pedal?

- Oh absolutely not.. It's basically the steering!

[theboogeyman]

Why do americans act like stick shift is alien technology

[census]

Out of curiosity, do these people have their license?

[ItsAGirlThing]

As someone with ADHD I find it a lot easier to drive stick because it keeps my attention when driving. And it’s more fun :D it is a little tricky at first but a couple days driving stick and you’re good

[brendenmoennig]

“Learn quickly and adapt to difficult situations” now????🧢

[CharlieMikeNS]

Driving stick is so much more satisfying than automatic.