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Originally Posted by rumatt
I never bought the premise that a manual makes you safer by making it harder to eat or text while driving. People do it anyway.
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Manual transmissions are inherently dangerous
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/20...e-stick-shift/
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Originally Posted by an asshat of windbaggedness from an internet site known for quite the assortment of asshats of windbaggedness
Driver distraction is one of the major causes of vehicle accidents. According to a 2001 national survey conducted by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), roughly 25% of all fatal automobile accidents are caused by driver inattention. Although this research didn't examine the role of the manual transmission, its potential risks are patently obvious. Operating a manual transmission is an inherently difficult and dangerous procedure…
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