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The ability to drive is a crucial skill and could be your ticket to independence and freedom. You could be taking driving lessons as you have to commute to work, to pick up your children at school or to simply make it easier to get to where you need to be. Our friendly and experienced driving instructors can help you.
We welcome all levels of learners, from students just 17 who want to start lessons, to those who need our other driving lesson packages.
Automatic and manual refers to the type of transmission (or gears) that is in the car. Manual cars require that you change the gears at the right time. As the name suggests an automatic car automatically changes the gears at the appropriate time.
- What Is The Difference Between Automatic Cars And Manual Cars?
- Which Car Manual Or Automatic Is The Most Popular?
- What Are The Advantages Of Taking Driving Lessons In An Automatic Car?
- Is There A Downside To Driving An Automatic Car?
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructors
- Your Very First Armley Driving Lesson
- The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
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What Is The Difference Between Automatic Cars And Manual Cars?
It can be difficult to learn how to drive a manual vehicle, especially if you live in a busy area where daily driving involves lots of changing gears and clutch control. You might have had driving lessons in a manual car but found the gears too complicated. A driver may also choose an automatic car because they are unable to change gears as easily due to a disability. If this is you, you’re not alone. Many people find learning to drive and passing the driving test in an automatic much easier.
A car equipped with an automatic transmission changes the gears automatically for you. You must change the gears yourself if your car is manual transmission.
The clutch, brake and accelerator are the three pedals used in manual cars. You also have a gear stick which is used to change gears. The clutch is operated with the left foot and the other two pedals with your right foot. To change gear, you push the clutch down. To select the correct gear for your speed, when the clutch is down simply move the gear stick for the right gear. Most manual cars have a clutch pedal, but some cars have a trigger or button on the gearstick.
An automatic car does not have a clutch, as the changing of the gears are done automatically by the car. As the vehicle accelerates, it will automatically change the gears higher. When the car slows down or stops, the gears will automatically switch to the lower gear. The co-ordination between the clutch, accelerator and gear lever is not required when driving an automatic car. This makes learning to drive an automatic car a lot easier than learning how to drive a manual. Instead of a clutch, an automatic car has a footrest. It is difficult for automatic cars to stall as they don’t have a clutch. Also, you can not put the car in the wrong gear or grind the gears.
A Manual’s gear stick is different than an Automatic. A manual allows you to choose from 5 forward gears, possibly 6, and one reverse gear. The main operations of the automatic gear stick include four major operations. Although there may be variations, they are (P) park, (D) drive, (N) neutral, and (R) reverse. These operations are fairly self-explanatory with the possible exception of neutral which can be used when you are stopped at traffic lights or in heavy traffic.
A second difference is that a manual car cannot move on the flat unless you use the accelerator. However, an automatic can be put into drive or reverse and it will glide along by itself. The car will move even though it is not going very fast, until you use the accelerator. If you’re used to driving manual cars and want to switch to an automatic, this is something you need to remember.
Our local driving instructors are waiting for your call and are ready to answer any questions you may have about your first Armley automatic driving lesson
Which Car Manual Or Automatic Is The Most Popular?
The UK has a higher proportion of manual cars, but there is an increasing number of automatics being built each year. Automatic cars tend to be more expensive to purchase, run and maintain. Automatic cars use more fuel than manual cars and they can be more costly to fix and insure.
What Are The Advantages Of Taking Driving Lessons In An Automatic Car?
Although learning to drive in an automatic car can be easier than driving a manual car, it all depends on your specific difficulties. Learning in an automatic car won’t help you if your problem is observation
Driving in an automatic is a good option if your problems with clutch control or gear changing. There is much less to consider when learning to drive in a city with lots of congestion. It is a stop-start driving style that means you’ll be changing gears constantly. This can be an issue for experienced drivers as well as those who are learning to drive a manual vehicle.
An automatic car makes it easier when doing your driving test as you do not have the risk of stalling the car and any struggles you have with clutch control. A learner will have a lot less difficulty with driving manoeuvres, such as turning in the road or starting from a hill due to no gears or clutch control required.
If you have difficulties with the gears in a manual car, an automatic car may be a better choice. You might find it easier to learn how to drive and pass your driving test.
Is There A Downside To Driving An Automatic Car?
As we have already mentioned, automatic cars are generally more expensive to buy, run and maintain. Automatic driving lessons can often be more expensive that manual driving lessons because of this.
Another downside of learning to drive an automatic vehicle is that when you pass your driving test in an automatic, it doesn’t mean you can also drive a manual car. Your licence will allow both if you pass your manual driving test.
Passing your driving test in an automatic vehicle may restrict your choices when it comes to renting or buying a car or van in the future. You will have to take your driving test again if you decide to drive a manual car.
The pass rates for automatic cars are typically lower than those for manual cars. This shouldn’t discourage you, however, as many learners pass their driving test with automatic cars each year.
Our local driving instructors are waiting for your call and are ready to answer any questions you may have about your first Armley automatic driving lesson
DVSA Approved Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors are approved by and registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and provide high-quality driving lessons in Armley to drivers of all ages, abilities and levels. It doesn’t matter if its your your first driving lesson or if you have been driving for a while and just want to refresh your skills, you will feel calm and confident as you learn to drive.
No matter what your reason for learning, our driving instructors will help you pass your driving exam as fast and cheaply as possible. They can provide you with a range driving lessons and courses that will help get your driving licence in the shortest time possible.
You can be sure that when you are learning to drive with one of our driving instructors in Armley you will receive the highest quality driving instruction possible. Their goal is for you to be a confident and capable driver.
Your Very First Armley Driving Lesson
Your driving instructor will begin with an introduction chat to learn about your driving skills and experience. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t had any driving lessons previously as the majority of our customers have never taken driving lessons previously either. During the chat, the instructor will verify that your provisional licence is in good order, conduct an eye examination, and then explain the basics of the vehicle you will be learning in.
Local driving instructors know Armley better than anyone else. The back roads of Armley will be where your first lesson will take place. This will allow you to increase your confidence and improve your driving skills in a quiet setting First, you will learn how to use the pedals, steering, clutch control, moving away and stopping. You will face new challenges as your driving skills improve.
Your instructor will plan each lesson carefully so that you have the opportunity to drive through many junctions, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings in an easy-to-remember setting.
It is crucial that you learn to drive safely right from the start as bad habits can be difficult to break. Driving instructors are specially trained to show you how to drive safely and pass your driving exam. You will benefit from their extensive knowledge and experience in driving and become a safe, confident driver.
Your driving instructor will create a written record of how you are driving. Your progress report will detail all topics you need to know to be a safe and confident driver. These include techniques such as parallel parking, turning in the road (3-point turn), reversing around a corner, and an emergency stop. This will tell you where you are at the moment and what you need to do to improve.
Our local driving instructors are waiting for your call and are ready to answer any questions you may have about your first Armley automatic driving lesson
The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
Although your choice of test centre will be based on your personal preference, choosing the right test centre can make a big difference in how you perform and whether or not you pass. We recommend you choose the test centre that is closest to where your lessons have taken place. This will give you the advantage of being familiar with the area and roads when you take your driving test.
Our local driving instructors are waiting for your call and are ready to answer any questions you may have about your first Armley automatic driving lesson
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Are automatic lessons more expensive?
Automatic driving lessons are more expensive as the costs of insuring automatic cars is around 43% higher than manual cars of the same class – this is because automatic cars generally cost more to repair.
Should you put automatic in neutral when stopped?
Never put your vehicle in neutral at traffic lights You will be shifting gears every time to meet a stop light, subjecting them to unnecessary wear. You may have to replace them sooner than you thought. Avoid all this by letting the brakes do their job: leave the engine in drive and step on the brakes at the stoplight
How long does it take to pass automatic?
However, there's less to get to grips with when you take automatic driving lessons. This means many learners are able to pass after just 20 hours of lessons, as long as they also get some private practice.
Is it worth getting an automatic license?
Learning to drive in an automatic might help you take fewer driving lessons in order to reach test standard. What's more, if you've been really struggling with a manual then going for an automatic could mean the difference between you getting your licence and not getting your licence.