Totally agree. Most people that are new to a truck or wheeling should not be doing it in a stick. I've seen more people stall on steep inclines or roll backwards trying to start up an incline because of their lack of skill. Also smoked clutches from starting out on inclines and trying to use the clutch when crawling around in rocky areas.

Anyone can pull the auto in low and creep up a hill, stop, and proceed without major problems. Hardly anyone I know with a manual can do the same safely.