How many of you Auto Drivers drive with two feet?

R0bDC

I drive auto with both feet, I was told that I was going to struggle learning manual because of this. So far after 7 months I drive fine! I also drive my truck which is an automatic once in a while and Don't have any issues going back to it.

I guess I'm just a beast!

lemon-fresh

Yea... Definitely a natural.

I think I'm Shifting Wrong

R0bDC

I was hoping someone would bring this up awesome memories in the 370z forums

DEpointfive0

We don't forget a lot of things that happen... And some of us, me included, LIVE here

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LunaZ

The thing about any technique is that you put it into practice.
As I've said earlier, there's a whole lot of hypothetical situation conversation going on in this thread.
I'm comfortable with the techniques I use because I put them into practice whether on the race track or on the street. You can't just switch modes because you're in one environment or the other.
An analogy would be someone who doesn't practice proper handling of their firearm because it doesn't matter until they're in a crisis situation... but when that crisis situation arises, they can't "shift gears" and use skills that they haven't put into practice.
Or another example would be the person who says that spelling and grammar don't matter because this is just the internet, not a job resume and then finding themselves unable to put together an impressive resume because when it matters, they can't do it.

At the end of the day, do what YOU are comfortable with, what YOU put into practice on a daily basis. But stop telling people they are wrong because they do something that you're not comfortable with or skilled at.

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Hotrodz

No problem...the downfall of communicating in this manner is that many statements are taken literally or out of context. If I was a betting man, I would say most everyone here struggled with right foot breaking when they first learned to drive!!!

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JARblue

You didn't highlight the generally speaking part... I think there are probably more people who do not easily learn things with their off-hand or foot than people who do. I was speaking about that (what I assume to be) majority of people who require practice to be ambidextrous at certain activities. Unless you are naturally and completely ambidextrous or you have the gift of dexterity to learn left and right activities with equal ease, then being good at one activity with your non-primary hand or foot is not going to inherently lead to you being good at other activities with that same appendage. For example, I can feather a clutch quite well, but that set of muscles I have developed precise control of over the years is different than the set of muscles I would use to left foot brake. And being that I have never practiced left foot braking, it should make sense that my attempts at left foot driving are woeful at best right now - I don't easily learn activities with my off-hand or foot, so I have to exercise those muscles specifically to have precise control of them. And of course, everyone is different. I just wanted to clarify my comment

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SouthArk370Z

I've never driven an auto one-footed - I learned to drive an auto two-footed. I don't think it was any more difficult to master than other methods, but, not having used other methods, I can't be sure.

About the only time my right foot touches the brake is during hard/panic stops; just there in case of booster failure or other malfunction. The left foot beats it there every time.

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sixpax

I'm the same way ... have driven auto's with two feet for 35 years ... built in trail braking when I need it ... just how I learned and how I have always done it.

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houkouonchi

Considering I learned on a Manual (as well as I am sure many others did) that is not the case as there is no way I would even *think* of left foot breaking on a manual transmission..

Hotrodz

I'm not sure if you guys read through the thread, but I'm in agreement with both of you, for that matter pretty much everyone. I stated that if you learned to left foot break from the get go and no one ever correct you, you probably will be fine. The same with driving a MT, but just because you have driven a MT car or truck doesn't mean you could jump into a semi and get it right without a lot of practice.

The bottom line, its what you have learned and what you are capable of learning. I can left foot brake enough to say I can do it, but is it the way I daily drive...heck no!!! Safety, Safety, Safety. I think its time for me to exit stage right and

I'm not sure what your point is, but I'm not advocating that anyone has or should, but I'm sure you stalled your car, truck or van numerous times when you hit the brake with your right foot and forgot to depress the clutch appropriately with your left foot when you were first learning to drive. It was quite embarrassing. Kind of like stalling our Z's because of the crappy clutch release and engagement our cars are prone with!!!

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houkouonchi

You said most people struggled with 'right foot breaking' which I assume was vs the alternative (left foot breaking) and that no I never had that problem.

Also the very first time I ever drove a car (when I was around 13) it was Manual transmission and I didn't stall it at all. The first time I stalled was when I was driving again on a permit and learning on a manual that was more difficult to drive. And it was always starting out in first. It never had anything to do with breaking or stalling coming to a stop. I have never had that happen. Ever. Hell Even when I went off on the track (pretty badly) I didn't stall it.

ayrton88

I'd be curious to know what the people that always drive 2 footed with an auto do when they drive a manual? I guess I'm showing my age, but maybe they never do, or did, drive sticks. I know my niece has never driven a stick. Kind of makes me sad. Seems like growing up and never learning to ride a bike. Or some big city dwellers that never learned to drive.