Stick Shift

[Guest guest]

Hey There: I have a truck with a manual

transmission - When I wear my AFOs I have

difficulty handling the brakes, gas and clutch -

my feet just wont move quick enough - I was

wondering if anybody else had this trouble. I

have a job where I am in and out of my truck so a

lot of times I don't wear my AFOs because I have

to them off when I drive. Also, I agree that a

positive attitude is very important plus it helps

to laugh at yourself and not take things so

seriously - When I am out with friends and I

stumble I just laugh it off.

Dave

[Guest guest]

Dave, I actually have a restriction on my Wisconsin driver's license

that I cannot drive a car with manual transmission or one without power

steering. I used to love to drive a stick, but can't imagine doing it

wearing AFOs.

K

[Guest guest]

Dave,

I drive a manual full size chevy truck, I have

articulated AFOs which helps. I do have a little

trouble and must " drive accordingly " but get along

quite well although clutch life may be slightly

reduced. I really have little more trouble driving it

than my auto shift car. I know what you mean by

getting in and out! That is a problem for me in Ford

trucks (my first choice) the darned seat won't go back

far enough! My car is an ancient full sized station

wagon and I have a little trouble getting in and out

of it, but power seat and tilt wheel help after I'm

there. If this car gives up I may have to get a Volvo

wagon. Traditional SUV's are too high off the ground

and the newer ones are tiny. Didn't like a Hummer

either.

Not ready for hand controls ....YET!

Jim in Ohio