stick shift
Plural
stick shifts
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a type of car transmission where the driver has to change gears by hand using a lever
A stick shift is a type of transmission in a vehicle that requires the driver to manually change gears using a lever, often referred to as a gear stick. The driver operates the clutch with one foot while shifting the stick to select the appropriate gear for the speed or power needed. This system gives the driver more control over the vehicle’s performance but requires more skill and attention compared to automatic transmissions, which shift gears automatically. Stick shifts are often found in older cars and some performance vehicles.
- My dad taught me how to drive a stick shift when I was 16.
- Learning to drive a stick shift can be challenging at first.
- I rented a stick shift car for my trip to Europe.
- His first car was an old stick shift truck.
- She prefers driving a stick shift because it gives her more control over the car.
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