>I went to the dark side. I learned in a manual car but have drive automatics for years now. When I last drove a manual I couldn't believe the amount I was supposed to do. Had to remember how to do a hill start in Wales. I didn't know car engines could rev up to 10000rpm :-)

Keeps you awake, to say the least. And gives you something to do.

I don't know how many times I'd doze off on an automatic.