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From: 2141smh@aluxe.UUCP (henning)
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Subject: Re: driving through black-top rivers
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Date: Fri, 28-Dec-84 16:10:38 EST
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Posted: Fri Dec 28 16:10:38 1984
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From the keys of Steve Henning, AT&T Bell Labs, Reading, PA aluxe!2141smh

> As you can see, there are several things you can do to protect yourself
> if you drive a car with a manual transmission.  It's something to think
> about if you are buying a car and live in a rainy area.

Thanks for the wet driving advice.  As for automatics, I can do anything
with my Volvo automatic you mention except get my clutch wet.  Contrary to
popular misconception, automatics can shift down and run on compression
just like sticks.  That is the reason they say, 1 - 2 - 3 - R, so you can
lock it in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as well as reverse.
And I don't have to ride the clutch.
Sticks are a lot more fun to drive in good weather though.