Trainee Learns Manual Transmission Driving: A Witty and Insightful Experience

In a recent video titled "Trainee" posted on Imgur, viewers are treated to an amusing yet educational clip of someone learning to drive a manual transmission vehicle. The video begins with a detailed explanation: "Alright, so you got 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, then reverse this all the way over here. And then you got clutch, brake, gas. And when you want to start moving, you bring this down. Got it?"

One user humorously questions, "Um, why are there 4 pedals? Shouldn't there only be 3?" This reflects the common confusion among new learners when faced with the complexity of a manual car. Another viewer simply states, "Overwhelmed," capturing the sentiment of many who remember their first time behind the wheel of a stick shift.

A nostalgic comment reads, "I learned to drive on a manual transmission and honestly it wasn't too bad! The only hangup was being afraid to give it too much gas when getting it going from a dead stop. My dad commented how I just 'instinctively' knew when to shift and I told him it was from years of playing racing video games where using manual transmissions gave you better control, so I knew what to listen for and I've never seen since the complete 50/50 combo emotion of shame and pride."

The video also garners practical advice, such as "Shifting in gear without pressing the clutch is bad," and relatable anecdotes like, "Pretty much how I felt when I was trying to learn in a ZR1 (not mine). The car is an absolute monster and I’m just trying not to stall at the light and p*** people off."

Other comments include, "My god the state of that car…" and a more motivational, "he got it." Pop culture references make an appearance with, "Toonces, the cat who could drive a car!" and wishlist items like, "I'll take a G35 if you got a spare."

Some quirks of manual driving are highlighted by, "I know it's dumb but nothing sets me off like a crooked shift knob. I usually just replace mine with blank round knobs." A humorous misunderstanding is shared with, "Dude, I was told the R stood for racing," while another user appreciates the effort, "That is absolutely awesome." The video even inspires a rallying cry, "Slap shift ftw."

The video is a delightful mix of instruction, humor, and shared experiences, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in the challenges and triumphs of learning to drive a manual transmission.