Ibby (The Artist Formerly Known as Chris) writes:

Gosh MX you ARE amazing.

Most Europeans know how to drive with a manual transmission, so it is routine
here. I know that it is considered a bit eccentric in the U.S.

Unfortunately, more and more cars are appearing with automatic transmissions,
even in Europe.

I have seen many drivers from Europe. Been
in a car with one driving and the quality of driving was absolutely
diabolical.

There really isn't anything one can generally say about European drivers,
apart from their fondness for manual transmissions. Different standards from
one country to another, and different cultures, have a considerable effect on
driving competence and behavior.

Perhaps he learnt to drive in a couple of hours too ;-((

Driving ability isn't necessarily linked to the number of hours of training.
Neither is piloting ability. Often it's just a matter of personality or
(sometimes) intelligence.

I've always been an extremely safe driver. I'm certain that I'd be equally
safe as a pilot. That's the type of personality I have.

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