What is the difference between a "standard" and "automatic" transmission?
When finding a car, a ‘standard transmission' or an ‘automatic transmission' are really two different ways of driving the vehicle. A standard transmission is often referred to as a manual transmission as well, what this requires is shifting the gears manually with your hand while using your foot to depress a clutch pedal. So, it's an actual little dance that you have to process between shifting the gears and your foot and applying the gas. To some people it's a difficult thing to master, something that a lot people are somewhat afraid of. However, amongst real drivers a standard transmission is the only way to go because you're much more in touch and control with the actual dynamics of the vehicle. An automatic transmission is what most vehicles have these days, whereas you just put the gear selector into a drive position and then just using the accelerator you're able to go down the street with the gears basically changing for you automatically. An automatic transmission in a car generally appeals to people who are doing a lot of commuting, especially in stop and go traffic. With a manual transmission in a car you have to be doing a lot of manual work to keep it in the right gear, whereas the automatic will do that for you.
