Definition of "manual transmission" []

• Mechanical transmission which shifts gears by the action of the driver's hand on the gearstick or gear lever, rather than automatically; a manual gearbox. (noun)

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• "In Bargh’s words, there is a trend toward “automaticity” for most behaviors.17 For example, when we first learn to drive a manual transmission car, the actions we take are very consciously considered."