Twenty years without an accidnent is good attention and careful driving. If everybody was attentive the nanny packages would not be needed. But with cell phones and all people dont pay attention.
My first experience with a manual is in a Ford F100 with 3 on the tree. My friend made me hold it steady on an incline using the clutch. It was a great lesson and I helped him change the clutch later.
The incoming Mav will be my first automatic vehicle. It will be less fun to drive.
Jon