"4000 psi" wrote in message
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"Gerrit 't Hart" wrote in message
. au...

"4000 psi" wrote in message
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Automatics are easier than manuals. With an Auto you have one less
thing
to
get wrong.

is the H pattern universal or is that also reversed down under?



Universal! Except in French cars reverse is weird.

Gerrit - Oz



thank god for small favors ... and the clutch paddle is on the left?


Yep, the pedals are universal from L to R clutch, brake, accelerator. Except
of course...........the odd vehicle which has a foot operated parking brake
left of the clutch.

As for reverse gear position - there seems to be a different position and
method of engagement for practically every make and model you come across. I
still prefer the old Mescherschmitt KR200 (bubble car) method of engaging
reverse, stop the engine, flick a switch to reverse, restart engine and hey
presto four gears in reverse!!! Gotta love two strokes which could run in
either direction. Mind you 75kph in reverse could be challenging.