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Forcing your kid to drive stick to prevent texting while driving (1 Viewer)

Do you think it's a good idea to force your kids to drive a stick?

  • Yes, as I think it will help cut down on texting and driving

    Votes: 12 14.6%
  • No, as I think it will make it even more dangerous when they still try to text and drive

    Votes: 20 24.4%
  • Yes, but completely unrelated to texting as they should just learn how.

    Votes: 40 48.8%
  • No, but completely unrelated to texting. Stick shift sucks.

    Votes: 10 12.2%

  • Total voters
    82

gianmarco

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I've seen a couple news reports on this about parents buying cars with manual transmission and making them drive a stick to help keep them from texting while driving. Have any of you done this? Would you consider doing this? Think it's a good idea or bad idea?

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.

 
If you've got a kid that is stupid enough to text while driving despite knowing the dangers I'm willing to guess that they're still going to try to do it while driving a stick. It might even make things worse.

 
Yes on teaching them to drive a stick just to know how.

I'm not sure its the best idea for a new driver. Get some time behind the wheel first, then buy a stick.

 
My dad tried to teach me stick, but I could never get the hang of it (I'm a lefty, which may have increased my difficulty). Not going to force my kid to do something that I can't do myself.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
If you ever rent a car abroad, you'll need to know.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
After the nuclear war, automatic transmissions will quickly die out because of the lack of transmission fluid processing labs AND free gear technology. All that will exist will be stick, and you will NEED these skills. Auto only will die out. Don't be that guy.

 
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I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
You've been driving 35 years? thought you were younger than that

 
My dad tried to teach me stick, but I could never get the hang of it (I'm a lefty, which may have increased my difficulty). Not going to force my kid to do something that I can't do myself.
O COME ON
I said "may." I had trouble with my right hand working the stick. But I realize righty Brits have no problem with it on the other side, so I may just be generally lacking in coordination skills.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
I still have fond memories of my '87 Daytona Shelby...but being stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic with a stick SUCKS.
I had a gf who's dad worked for dodg\Jeep back then, and every year for a few years he got good deals on car leases. First one that she had was a black cherry daytona. The next year was a light blue dayton GT...I LOVED that hell out of that car.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.
Is there some reason for this?

 
I'll hold onto my manual Corolla at least until my oldest gets his permit. Just so I can teach him how to drive it. It's a good skill to have.

 
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My first three cars were stick. I don't text and drive, but I sure as hell could have as a kid, while deseeding weed then loading and smoking a bowl delivering pizzas in suburban dc rush hour. Never touching the wheel with my hands. I fancied myself a bit of a Neal Cassady as I'm sure many other teenage boys do. This is not going to get you where you want to go.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.
Is there some reason for this?
They have been more resistant to adapt autos for several reasons:

- Autos initially had worse mileage (not true anymore). And when gas is as expensive as it is over there, fuel economy matters.

- The secondary market is stronger over there and manuals retain value better.

- Manuals have better low-end performance (time to torque) and their roads often make you use it.

- Cheaper to purchase

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.
Is there some reason for this?
Not really. Just better gas mileage, lower cost to buy and own, more control, and often, better performance.

But other than that, nothing.

 
Unfortunately, when I drove stick in HS and college, I would talk on the phone, smoke and drive at the same time. I can shift with my right knee.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
I agree, but want my kids to get comfortable driving first before they have the additional distraction of handling a stick. Besides, shifting isn't in play after they're up to speed.

 
Kids will always find a way to text, no matter if they are driving a stick or not. Their social status is more important than the potential loss of life or someone else's. Kids are dumb.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.
Is there some reason for this?
Not really. Just better gas mileage, lower cost to buy and own, more control, and often, better performance.

But other than that, nothing.
The gas mileage superiority is no longer a given. As automatics migrate to more gear ratios and CVTs, the mileage is passing or has passed that offered by manuals.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.
You can rent automatics there. It'll cost more but you can do it.

 
I had never driven a stick before and was going to Italy. I drove my friends car for about 20 minutes and deemed myself ready.

Drove from Venice to Florence to Rome. Without GPS.

That was fun. :mellow:

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.
You can rent automatics there. It'll cost more but you can do it.
A lot of times you need to book in advance. They don't usually have too many and run out quick.

Plus, the cooler cars are all manual.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.
You can rent automatics there. It'll cost more but you can do it.
Yep. Went to London last fall and they asked me about three different times if I wanted the automatic w/ GPS. I insisted that I wanted to drive a stick (wrong side of the road as well!) without the GPS through the streets of London. Had a blast and didn't kill anybody.

 
What's with the 'I don't want to make it harder for my kid to learn' logic? You do know that it was the ONLY option for decades, and that many 12 year olds learn to drive manual farm equipment very easily, right?

Also, driving a stuck makes you a much better driver. You learn how gears and engines work, how to anticipate and pay attention to things ahead of time, how to use revs and gears to get out of mud/snow. I REALLY drive better with a stick.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.
Is there some reason for this?
Not really. Just better gas mileage, lower cost to buy and own, more control, and often, better performance.

But other than that, nothing.
The gas mileage superiority is no longer a given. As automatics migrate to more gear ratios and CVTs, the mileage is passing or has passed that offered by manuals.
Interesting. Didn't know that.

 
Why would this prevent texting? Yeah it would be a pain to text if you are shifting all the time but what about when you are cruising along? I know how to drive stick and if I really wanted to text (which I don't) I could...

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.
Is there some reason for this?
I don't know for a fact. I'm sure there's something on google. I would suspect it's because cars with manual transmissions get better gas mileage and you could buy a small mansion for what it costs to fill up a tank of gas over there. :dunno:

 
What's with the 'I don't want to make it harder for my kid to learn' logic? You do know that it was the ONLY option for decades, and that many 12 year olds learn to drive manual farm equipment very easily, right?

Also, driving a stuck makes you a much better driver. You learn how gears and engines work, how to anticipate and pay attention to things ahead of time, how to use revs and gears to get out of mud/snow. I REALLY drive better with a stick.
You got that right. My little Corolla in the snow is much better than other automatics I've owned. I can rock that baby like nobody's business and it's nearly impossible to get stuck.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
Have you ever been to Europe? Last time I went there I was kicking myself for not keeping my skills up to date. That's all they drive in many parts of the world.
You can rent automatics there. It'll cost more but you can do it.
They don't have very many and you need to book way in advance. Last few times I went to rent cars overseas, all they had was left were sticks. One small town I went to I even tried to book in advance, but they didn't even have automatics available at all. I got stuck and needed to drive in France about 6 months ago and it was an experience.

 
I think it's a good idea for everyone to know how to drive a stick, regardless of the reason why.
why?
Because you never know when you may be in a situation where you need to drive one in an emergency.

Also, it's just more fun to drive a stick.
In my 35 years, I've never been put in a position to have to drive one.
You've been driving 35 years? thought you were younger than that
I was never put in a position to drive one prior to getting my license either :excited:

 
People are dumb if they think getting a stick will stop kids. My first car was a stick and going through my town's main drag with stoplights every block I had no trouble shifting with my elbow when I had a drink between my legs, my knee on the wheel, food in one hand, and using the other hand holding the cigarette to change the cassette tape.

 

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