"Jeßus" > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:40:02 -0400, Nancy Young
> > wrote:
>
>>On 6/28/2014 9:32 AM, ChattyCathy wrote:
>>
>>> Automatics are good in heavy traffic (saves having to keep one's foot on
>>> clutch pedal) - but in any other circumstances, I prefer 'stick shift'
>>> vehicles; I can pull off in 1st, 2nd and have even done it in 3rd gear
>>> occasionally <laugh>. And I also know when to change gears - don't need
>>> a
>>> rev counter to do it - I still have pretty good hearing...
>>
>>I'm with you! I like to shift when I feel like it.
>
> Me too. I often start off in 2nd gear on our hilly roads around here.
> (depends on vehicle's gearing, engine torque, etc.). Too many people
> will always take off in 1st by default, when it isn't really
> appropriate.

Because they are not used to the way the clutch and gears work.



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