> I've always had this pointless desire to get a non-synchronous transmission truck driver's licence. I just think it'd be fun learning to drive an 18 speed crash box with double clutching and clutch brakes - something I imagine will soon be a thing of the past. Regrettably, there's no real reason for me to get it.

Look out. I know a guy who caved in and learned. Then decided he doesn't like computers all that much and he doesn't _really_ need that software engineer salary, especially if he can cut on rent by sleeping in his truck.