Tale of Wantone, a Stranger, a Girl, Her Boyfriend, and His 350Z
#311
Registered User
Originally Posted by Matt_in_VA,Jan 27 2007, 11:36 AM
How do people get a license to drive when they obviously can not?
#312
Well, to be fair, James, the VAST majority of cars on US roads are autos. I know last time I rented in Europe (happened to be Ireland), nearly all the rentals were sticks.
That's really interesting that they make that distinction in Europe. Smart move, really. But, is there any kind of enforcement of this? Would you actually have to re-take a driver's test in order to be allowed to drive (or register) a manual transmission?
That's really interesting that they make that distinction in Europe. Smart move, really. But, is there any kind of enforcement of this? Would you actually have to re-take a driver's test in order to be allowed to drive (or register) a manual transmission?
#313
Registered User
Originally Posted by Chazmo,Jan 28 2007, 12:06 AM
Well, to be fair, James, the VAST majority of cars on US roads are autos. I know last time I rented in Europe (happened to be Ireland), nearly all the rentals were sticks.
That's really interesting that they make that distinction in Europe. Smart move, really. But, is there any kind of enforcement of this? Would you actually have to re-take a driver's test in order to be allowed to drive (or register) a manual transmission?
That's really interesting that they make that distinction in Europe. Smart move, really. But, is there any kind of enforcement of this? Would you actually have to re-take a driver's test in order to be allowed to drive (or register) a manual transmission?
It is unliklely that you would ever get caught, UNLESS you had an accident or were stopped for some other reason .... I was stopped for speeding and they check your license and the car to make sure that your license covers a manual.
If your license doesn't a manual and you have an accident you will find that you are not insured for the damage to your vehicle since you are effectively driving without a license .... so in some ways, yes, they do enforce it .....
#314
Wow!!!! I guess that makes sense, James. So, in order to be qualified to drive a manual, you have to take a road test? If you already have auto qualified, and you've been driving 20 years, they still make you do that?
Just curious, James. Not saying there's anything wrong with that either.
Just curious, James. Not saying there's anything wrong with that either.
#315
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Originally Posted by Chazmo,Jan 28 2007, 09:03 AM
Just bi-curious, James. Not saying there's anything wrong with the gaffer's tape thing either.
Carry on.
#317
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Originally Posted by Chazmo,Jan 29 2007, 01:03 AM
Wow!!!! I guess that makes sense, James. So, in order to be qualified to drive a manual, you have to take a road test? If you already have auto qualified, and you've been driving 20 years, they still make you do that?
Just curious, James. Not saying there's anything wrong with that either.
Just curious, James. Not saying there's anything wrong with that either.
Most people take their tests in a manual right off.
#318
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Originally Posted by Chazmo,Jan 28 2007, 01:24 PM
gaffer's tape?