Stupid Gear Selector

[mpurkey]

So, I’m a first time RAM truck owner and I’m having a hell of a time getting used to the gear selector dial. While making three point turns or backing into a parking space I swear I select park when I should be going the opposite direction to drive. Not good to select park while moving. Maybe one day I’ll get use to it.

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[whetrick1]

So, I’m a first time RAM truck owner and I’m having a hell of a time getting used to the gear selector dial. While making three point turns or backing into a parking space I swear I select park when I should be going the opposite direction to drive. Not good to select park while moving. Maybe one day I’ll get use to it.

2019 REBEL


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It won't take long.


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[skracus]

Yeah you'll get the hang of it. Went through the same thing with my 2016.

 

[Neurobit]

So, I’m a first time RAM truck owner and I’m having a hell of a time getting used to the gear selector dial. While making three point turns or backing into a parking space I swear I select park when I should be going the opposite direction to drive. Not good to select park while moving. Maybe one day I’ll get use to it.

2019 REBEL


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Just need to get used to it. You'll be fine after a couple of days.

 

[CCryder500]

I got used to it and actually really like it. Now when I get into any other vehicle, I reach for the rotary dial

 

[Neurobit]

Me too. That being said, I really, really miss the column-mounted electronic shifter of my Mercedes.
My fav of all time. Operated with one finger while hand on the wheel. Brilliant design.

Cheers,

 

[Richard320]

I do it, too. And I still yank the parking brake to release it, like a normal car.

But I'm getting better, after only 5 months.

 

[Cravenfan]

So, I’m a first time RAM truck owner and I’m having a hell of a time getting used to the gear selector dial. While making three point turns or backing into a parking space I swear I select park when I should be going the opposite direction to drive. Not good to select park while moving. Maybe one day I’ll get use to it.

2019 REBEL


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I've tried to go from reverse to drive a few times and managed to turn up the radio!

You'll get used to it. As I drove in today, I missed my GMC shifter, as I used to rest my hand up there to get warm air from the vent. But, I don't miss much on that GMC.

 

[gHiDoRa]

For me is whenever i back the car to park which i supposed to turn it to P but always put it into D, anyway i'm getting better and used to it right now.

 

[mpurkey]

I've tried to go from reverse to drive a few times and managed to turn up the radio!

You'll get used to it. As I drove in today, I missed my GMC shifter, as I used to rest my hand up there to get warm air from the vent. But, I don't miss much on that GMC.

I had a 2011 Dodge Ram work truck what had the gear selector on the column. It also had the gear selector +/- button on the end. When I rested my hand on it I more than once went from 6th gear to 2nd by accident. It’s a wonder I didn’t blow the danged thing up but it kept on going.


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[Bighorned]

Ive turned my radio down or up a few times reaching for the shifter lol. But I'm used to it now after a couple months. At first I kept reaching for a shifter. I do like it

 

[JJRamTX]

I got used to it and actually really like it. Now when I get into any other vehicle, I reach for the rotary dial

I do this everytime in my wife's Toyota!

 

[derp]

So, I’m a first time RAM truck owner and I’m having a hell of a time getting used to the gear selector dial. While making three point turns or backing into a parking space I swear I select park when I should be going the opposite direction to drive. Not good to select park while moving. Maybe one day I’ll get use to it.

2019 REBEL


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my personal snag is backing in and overshooting the reverse to park.

 

[jdale]

My wife has a '14 Durango with the shift knob on the consol. I'm constantly reaching for her dashboard trying to find the shift knob there.

 

[SD Rebel]

As mentioned, I've turned the radio and fan knobs a few times during 3 point turns, but I got use to that knob enough that I'm happy to use it now.

 

[pinkerton]

Ive turned my radio down or up a few times reaching for the shifter lol. But I'm used to it now after a couple months. At first I kept reaching for a shifter. I do like it

Me too!!

 

[Trooper4]

Driving a few different rental cars, and found I actually like the shift nobs on the console the best. But I do like the nob shifters

 

[Cueva del Osos]

ive been embarrassed a few times when doing a multipoint turn and throw it in park instead of drive, then I correct...but the auto parking brake has engaged and doesn’t release...leaving me looking like a total idiot. I’ve also reached for the gear knob and hit the off button (screwed my nav for a day with that trick). But I will say that this gear knob has made me form a habit of checking the knob before taking my foot off the brake!