All of the Following Statements with Respect to Automatic Transmission

All of the following statements with respect to automatic transmission are true except:

A) The transmission has the ability to select and shift gears without input from the driver.
B) The transmission can automatically couple and uncouple from the engine when needed.
C) The transmission will automatically upshift and downshift in response to engine speed and load.
D) Automatic transmissions are not widely used because they are an expensive option.