I've always been happy to have learned "stick shift" driving in the hills of West Virginia.
I drive a 5 speed manual. So did my wife until the very heavy clutch pedal and brake pedal on her turbocharged Outback got to be too much for her. Both my sons learned to drive and took their drivers tests in cars with 5 speed manual transmissions. They both have cars with standards.
I still think the features that Subaru Eyesight provides are great. When my Forester needs replacement, my next car will probably be another Subaru with Eyesight.