Is it true that automatic cars are used only by people with special needs in Western coutries ?

Question

In my country, most of cars driving a urban street are

automatics.

I've heard that in Western countries most people use stick shifts

and automatics are for people with special needs.

But this is a little bit hard to believe.

Is it true ????

Anyway, thanks.

Answer 1

depends on the need....

Answer 2

No its not true, this is just a tradition in Europe to use stick shifts. Automatic cars are much more common in America

Answer 3

Nearly everyone I know drives an automatic. I drive a stick shift, but I bought my car used because I got a good deal on it, not because I like a manual transmission. The gas mileage is slightly better but not nearly enough to make me feel any better when my left foot's completely numb after an hour in stop-and-go traffic. I think it depends a lot on where you live - if you're on freeways and in traffic an automatic makes more sense.

I'd say that as many people drive automatics as manuals in Western countries. Anyone else?

Answer 4

In the United States, virtually all cars are automatic. I know it's a messed up country, but not all people have special needs!

In Britain, where I live, the vast majority of cars are manual, although my family drive automatics.  

Answer 5

because were all lazy c**ts

Answer 6

It depends on the country. In Germany most cars are manual, whereas where I'm from originally in California most cars are automatic.  

Answer 7

no that's not true..mostly everyone I know has an automatic..a lot of people have trouble using the stick shift