Years ago, was normal for manual cars to have just four gears. In theory, this would make them easier to drive than the cars of today, but back then you’d also have to learn old-fashioned techniques such as double declutching as they didn’t have synchromesh gearboxes. Gearboxes were also much vaguer than today, making it more difficult to find gears. Today, most cars have at least five gears, although six gears are becoming increasingly common. By having an extra-high sixth gear, the engine can run at little more than tickover during motorway cruising, helping reduce fuel consumption. Seven-speed manual gearboxes are rare but they do exist – you can get one in supercars such as the Porsche 911 and Chevrolet Corvette. For more information on learning to drive, visit our learing to drive section . Are graduated driving licences coming in? What are the advantages of manual gearboxes? Whether you prefer manual or automatic gearboxes will come down to personal pre
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