u/Abiolysis

Been driving a manual for 6 years now. Had to drive my mum somewhere in her car and occasionally when I'd brake my left hand would reach towards the centre console. My brain was trying to downshift a gear selector that wasn't there.

Felt dumb but I guess that's just muscle memory kicking in. Anyone alternate between manuals and autos often and find themselves doing anything similar?

Bonus question: any LHD drivers reach towards the door when driving a LHD manual? Not had the pleasure personally, but wonder if muscle memory kicks in there as well.