In Europe (or at least in Belgium) driving on a manual transmission is default, automatic is rare. When you learn to drive with automatic and pass the exam, you

In Europe (or at least in Belgium) driving on a manual transmission is default, automatic is rare. When you learn to drive with automatic and pass the exam, you are not even allowed to drive manual. It is something you pick up after a couple of hours of driving and becomes second nature. That said, I would prefer automatic, especially in traffic jams. Unfortunately it is not always an option when driving a company car.