February 17, 2026

The Manual Death

The "Death of the Manual": Does Shifting Gears Keep Us Safe?
The "Save the Manuals" movement isn't just about nostalgia; it’s about engagement. Driving a stick-shift requires the use of both feet and both hands, making it physically impossible to text or hold a burger while driving. As automatic transmissions and paddle shifters become the standard, the driver is "degilled"—left with less to do and more time to be distracted. Reintroducing a level of "mechanical labor" to the driving task might actually be the most effective way to keep the modern driver’s mind on the road.

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