Cars with manual transmissions are said to be more fuel efficient than cars with automatic transmissions – Illustration: JD Power
Below is Mr. Le Van Tan, 40, currently living and working in Hanoi, on driving a manual transmission car:
I have a Toyota Vios with a manual transmission. Many people recommend switching to an automatic transmission, driving the car for “leisure”. However, I think that the car with a manual transmission does not cause much inconvenience for me. I even feel safe because it’s safe to deal with emergency situations.
In a car, the problem of stepping on the wrong accelerator is not uncommon. With manual transmission cars, the rate of such accidents will be minimized. In addition to the brake, I also have a clutch to cut the throttle. In addition, the car cannot accelerate quickly without shifting gears either.
The technique of driving with manual transmission also helps me to reduce the risk of collision on the road. For crowded places, such as intersections and junctions, the driver must slow down to change gears if he does not want the car to stall or let go. It also means more time to deal with the situation.
Also, a big advantage of manual transmission cars is fuel economy. Limiting excess gasoline is an important note for brothers who drive manual transmission cars to save fuel.
Of course, traveling by car with manual transmission in Hanoi requires you to have good driving skills. At first I felt quite tired of supporting the clutch, chasing other cars when it was out of reach. Driving a lot has become familiar, now I don’t feel as difficult as before.
I think a car with a manual transmission is a “fine” option for many people. However, the driver will take more time to get used to and practice the driving skills of this type of vehicle.
Reader Le Van Tan
