Then its academic RJ don't matter auto is twist the throttle and go, to stop brake

I hate auto it kicks down either too late or too fast, never when you want it.
The instructor form is just info as to what your ride was hence they rarely tick the box as the know most will learn gears regardless or stick with auto.
The consensus is more for people who have never ridden on a manual, but took there test on a auto bike ( This doesn't apply to you as you have ridden manual before at somepoint its more of a point for 16 year olds ride first time)