Introduction
Topic: The topic of this persuasive speech is to explore the difference in operation between manual and automatic transmission in vehicles. The choice of the most favored transmission depends on its ease of use, serviceability, impact on driving, as well as on the balance between the price and quality.
General purpose statement: to persuade the audience that automatic car transmission is better than manual options for vehicles intended for everyday use.
Specific purpose statement: to persuade the audience about the great number of benefits that auto transmission has over the manual.
Central idea statement: While there are exceptions to any rule and drivers are free to choose any options that seem better for them, an automatic transmission is generally easier to use.
Supporting Arguments
The difference between automatic and manual transmission in vehicles shows that the automatic option is less complicated in use:
- The main difference between the two options lies in the amount of work that a driver will have to do to shift from one gear to another.
- Manual transmission needs more work from the driver. It requires the physical shift of a vehicle into the desired gear, using a shift knob and a clutch pedal. To increase the speed, it is necessary to go up from lower to higher gears in a sequence.
- Automatic transmission calls for less work on the driver’s part. There is no need for a clutch pedal or a shift knob. As the driver pushes the gas pedal, the automatic transmission increases the speed fluidly and gradually without any additional help.
In everyday life characterized by heavy traffic, it is easier to use automatic transmission:
- Heavy traffic requires drivers to constantly start and stop their vehicles, which becomes a complicated chore over a long period of time. It is best to have a transmission that takes less effort.
- In heavy traffic, automatic transmission only requires the driver to push the brake pedal (“Manual vs automatic car transmissions,” 2020). After releasing it, the vehicle will start moving slowly on itself until there is a need to either increase the speed with a pedal or hit the brakes.
- Manual transmissions are tasking because of the need to shift between gears manually to stop or start a vehicle.
- The automatic transmission is a better option for all drivers, including inexperienced, who find it difficult to navigate a vehicle in hilly or other less adapted for driving areas.
- Unlike manual transmission, the automatic version allows drivers to keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times (“Automatic or manual,” 2018). This is especially important for beginners who learn how to have more control over a vehicle.
- In a hilly area, automatic transmission gives better support to drivers because it does not allow a vehicle to roll back easily. It also allows having better control over vehicle maneuvers on complicated or even dangerous parts of the road.
Conclusion
There is a significant difference in the way in which automatic and manual transmission in cars work.
Automatic transmission exceeds the manual option in its user-friendliness and support in driving, which is important for those who are often stuck in traffic or are learning to drive.
References
Automatic or manual: Which type of car is better? (2019). Web.
Manual vs automatic car transmissions: Pros & cons. (2020). Web.