Why do novices choose manual transmission models when driving?

This is a commonplace question. Is it better for beginners to buy manual transmission or automatic transmission?

Many novices who are ready to buy a car will have such a question, whether to choose manual transmission or automatic transmission for the first car in life. For such a problem, many people will consider it from the use environment and budget situation, which is also true. But if the conditions are equal, why do I still recommend the manual transmission model?

First of all, let's summarize the advantages of manual transmission and automatic transmission.

Advantages of manual transmission: high cost performance, low failure rate, so-called driving pleasure, both manual and automatic operation;

Advantages of automatic transmission: easier to use, not afraid of traffic jams in urban areas, not afraid of starting on ramps such as basements;

Analyze the advantages of automatic transmission for beginners;

First of all, it is relatively easy to get started, which is beyond doubt. Generally speaking, the gears of automatic transmission models are divided into PRND gears. For beginners, the biggest problem is getting started. Novice drivers often turn off the manual gear when they start. Even if the engine is not turned off, they start slowly, fearing that the clutch will stall if it is lifted too fast. Automatic transmission does not have this problem. When the red light is on, put the D gear on the brake, and when the green light is on, release the brake and step on the accelerator directly. In this way, there are no so-called novices and veterans. As long as they are willing to step on the gas pedal, they are all Fujiwara Takumi.

Secondly, there is traffic jam in the city. The traffic jam stopped in the city. At this time, stepping on the clutch with your left foot is often the most tiring. If you encounter a car with a slightly heavier clutch, the cramp in your left foot is really no joke. Automatic transmission models can be done with only one right foot. When you are tired, you can rest in N gear. When you move forward, you can cut D gear and slowly lift the brakes, which is much easier than manual gear models. Secondly, it is the problem of starting. If a novice drives a manual vehicle with poor start control, he will often have a great distance with his own vehicle when the preceding vehicle moves forward. At this time, according to the road conditions in China, nine times out of ten, he will be forcibly cut in line by others, which is a very bad feeling.

Finally, there is the problem of starting on the ramp. What do many novices fear most when driving manual transmission models? It's the speed bump in front of the parking lot toll booth. If the driving wheel just stops behind the speed bump and starts again, it is equivalent to hitting an obstacle and starting again, so the clutch and throttle need to cooperate, otherwise it is very easy to stall. But fortunately, you can reverse the car, then restart it and use inertia to rush over.

If it is a basement, especially some basements with stupid design, it is charged on a half slope with speed bumps. If there are many vehicles in the toll booth, the car behind it is tight and it is not easy to reverse, so leave some room for yourself. At this time, it is often dangerous to start. Another point is to park on a half slope. In urban underground parking lots, many basements have steep slopes. At this time, if you stop because of traffic jam ahead, it is also very dangerous to start. However, in the above situation, there is basically no need to worry about automatic transmission models.

Based on the above situation, it is understandable that many consumers living in cities will choose to buy automatic transmission models. But I still recommend the manual transmission model for the following reasons:

The first is cost-effective; Nowadays, many college students have begun to incorporate driving test into their college life, so for most students or young people who have just entered the workplace, the car purchase budget is generally not very rich, but due to the needs of work or life, they need to buy a car. Then the difference between manual configuration and automatic configuration with the same configuration is generally around 6.5438+0 million yuan, which is still a big expense for many consumers who buy a car for the first time.

The second is the problem of temporary driving; Car owners who are used to driving manual transmission models will not have much difficulty if they need to drive automatic transmission models temporarily. Owners who are used to driving automatic transmission models will often become unfamiliar or even unable to drive manual transmission if they do not drive manual transmission models for a long time. So in this respect, I also recommend the manual transmission model. Even if it is later changed to an automatic transmission model, it will not be too difficult to temporarily drive a manual transmission.

The third is security considerations; Readers who have paid attention to automobile-related news must often see news that novice/female drivers rushed into a shop and a house. If you are more careful, you will find that these accidents all happen when the vehicle starts. As mentioned earlier, although the automatic transmission model has a simple start, it is this simplicity that often makes people feel numb and makes people step on the wrong brake or accelerator in a nervous situation, which leads to accidents. Manual transmission models need to shift gears by themselves, especially when starting. Even in case of emergency, if they step on the wrong accelerator or brake, or if the vehicle turns off, or if it has been in 1 gear, the speed will not be fast, which can give the owner time to correct it. Instead of rushing out like an automatic transmission model.

The fourth is the problem of fatigue; If some readers often switch between manual transmission and automatic transmission, they will find it easier to feel sleepy when driving an automatic transmission model at the same distance, especially on the way to and from work every day. Manual transmission is relatively better, because manual transmission models often need to shift gears, which is equivalent to a sober process. Automatic gear is the throttle or brake when driving, and even the hands rarely move, which makes it easier to get sleepy. I always switch between manual transmission and automatic transmission. Admittedly, although automatic transmission is convenient, the elevated road to work at ordinary times is often in a daze and very dangerous.

The fifth and most important point. Manual transmission models can help you better understand a car. Many boys don't know much about vehicles, let alone female car owners. When driving a manual transmission model, you can know how many gears to change and how to refuel, which can help the owner master the performance of this model, or let the owner actively learn some basic principles of the vehicle and so on.

Written at the end: the dispute between manual transmission and automatic transmission has always been a controversial topic, but it is undeniable that automatic transmission will be the protagonist in the future. I also believe that even if the first car is a manual transmission, most consumers who buy the second car will choose an automatic transmission model, because automation will be the mainstream in the future. But as far as this topic is concerned, manual operation also has its own advantages, especially for beginners. If you just want to practice your hand, it is a very good choice to buy a cheap second-hand manual gear 1 or 2 years, and then switch to an automatic gear.

However, the choice of manual or automatic, after all, depends on personal preferences.