I learned to drive in drivers ed in the early 70's, we actually drove cars on a practice road.. never got out on the highway but we had the stops and everyone driving at once to simulate traffic.. One girl almost hit me because she didn't stop at the stop sign. I almost wrecked the VW Bug because no one explained to me how to drive a stick (really needed the clutch, brake and gas explained)thanks to the guy in the passenger seat we just stalled out.. all the cars were equipped with dual steering wheels and pedals.. I made him drive it around the course and back to park, wouldn't touch another stick.. at that time.
Years later my then boyfriend had a stick and we went to Disney World, going back home he and his friend were sleepy so I said I would drive as long as they got me to where I didn't have to worry about changing gears and all.. we were all I95. Got into traffic and drove to the next plaza and by that time my right leg was shaking so bad I couldn't drive anymore.. Funny thing, I used to shift the car for Jim while I was a passenger, but doing it as the driver I didn't like at all.. don't like clutches and they don't like me!!
But my first actual car was a Ford Falcon.. a tank of a car and the radio did not work!!
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