a manual that bad. I know you don't drive them everyday, so it's expected you aren't proficient. I was saying you are more than experienced/skilled enough to use that as an excuse.
RE: traffic
Stop being a pussy! After the first traffic jam or two you won't even notice anymore. I'd rather get stuck in stop and go traffic than try to cruise around at 20mph or so. Trying to decide what gear to stay in and dealing with the insane bucking is more of a nightmare than stopping every few feet. I think Kenny's "you'll think the auto isn't too bad" post was the most true one yet.