Automatic V's Manual

Should you decide to drive a manual car in England, having driven an automatic for 2 years in Malaysia, please note the following:

- Your car most probably will not have a reverse sensor - watch out for walls and other cars when parking (this is what your mirrors are for).
- You will require "clutch control" failure to do so will result in the car stalling. Most likely when you're at traffic lights and there is traffic behind you.
- Your left foot will ache from abnormal ankle action and foot pressure (see point above re clutch control).
- If someone "gives way" they are simply being "nice". Acknowledge them with a brief wave/ head bob/ smile/ flash of lights
- Don't UNDER take.
- Keep to the speed limit. There ARE speed cameras in England.
- There is no aircon inside a car (or house for that matter). Open the window for ventilation (note to self, tie up hair).
- Don't use your horn, ever.
- Give WAY to pedestrians. Everywhere.
- Actually stop at Zebra Crossings.
- Don't jump red red/ yellow lights.

Please note that this advice comes purely from my thoughts and opinions and does not reflect any of my personal driving capabilities/ incidents/ discoveries since driving a manual car for 2 days.