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Driving is an essential skill that can help you achieve 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. You can count on our friendly, professional driving instructors to help you.
We welcome all levels of new drivers, from the 17-year-old who is looking for their first lesson to the more experienced who is looking for our other driving lesson packages.
Both manual and automatic are the types of transmissions or gears found in a car. A manual car requires that you change the gears yourself when necessary. As the name suggests an automatic car will change the gears automatically when needed.
- What Is The Difference Between Manual And Automatic Cars?
- Which Is Most Popular Automatic Or Manual Cars?
- What Are The Benefits Of Automatic Driving Lessons
- Is There A Downside To Driving An Automatic Car?
- Driving Instructors Approved By The DVSA
- Your First Driving Lesson In Beechwood
- The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
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What Is The Difference Between Manual And Automatic 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. Perhaps you’ve had driving lessons in a manual vehicle before but found it difficult to handle the gears. Drivers may choose to drive an automatic because they can’t change gears easily due to a disability. If this is you then don’t worry as you are not the only one. Many people find it easier to learn how to drive and pass their driving test in an automatic .
A car equipped with an automatic transmission changes the gears automatically for you. If your car has a manual transmission, you will have to change the gears by yourself.
A manual car will have 3 pedals the brake, accelerator and clutch. You also have a gear stick which when used with the clutch allows you to change the gears. You operate the clutch with your left foot, and the other two with your right foot. When you need to change gear, you press down on the clutch. To select the correct gear for your speed, when the clutch is down simply move the gear stick for the right gear. A clutch pedal is standard on most manual cars, but some cars use a trigger or a button to replace it.
An automatic car does without a clutch because the gears are changed automatically. As the vehicle speeds up, the gears will automatically change higher and as it slows down the gears will change to a lower gear. The co-ordination between the clutch, accelerator and gear lever is not required when driving an automatic car. This makes it easier to learn how to drive an automatic car rather than a manual. Instead of a clutch pedal, there’s usually a footrest. It is difficult for automatic cars to stall as they don’t have a clutch. You will also not accidentally place the car in an incorrect gear, or grind the gears.
Manuals have a different type of gear stick to an Automatic. A manual has one reverse gear and five, possibly 6, forward gears. An Automatic’s gear stick has 4 main operations. While there are many variations, these four operations, (P) park (D) drive (N) neutral (R) reverse. are the most usual ones. With the possible exception of neutral (which is used in heavy traffic or at traffic lights), most operations are quite obvious.
Another difference is the fact that you must use the accelerator to get a manual vehicle to move on the flat. But if you put an automatic into drive or reverse, the car will creep along all by itself. Although it won’t move very fast until your press the accelerator, it will still be moving. This is important to remember if you’re used to driving a manual car and plan to switch to an automatic
If you’re looking for Beechwood automatic driving lessons we can help, contact us today to book your first lesson
Which Is Most Popular Automatic Or Manual Cars?
In the UK manual cars are more popular than automatics, however, the number of new automatics being built is increasing. Automatic cars are usually more costly to buy, run and to maintain. They consume more fuel than a manual car, and are also more costly to repair or insure.
What Are The Benefits Of Automatic Driving Lessons
The process of learning how to drive an automatic car isn’t always easier, it all depends upon what difficulties you are experiencing. You won’t notice a difference if you struggling with a common problem such as observation.
If you are having difficulty with clutch control or gear changes, learning to drive an automatic will be a lot easier. Driving in urban areas with lots congestion it is easier. It is a stop-start driving style that means you’ll be changing gears constantly. Even if you’re an experienced driver, this can be quite frustrating.
Taking your driving test in an automatic car is easier than driving in a manual car as you do not have the risk of stalling the car and any struggles you have with clutch control. In an automatic car you are able to handle difficult manoeuvres such as a turn in the road or a hill-start easier, which can be daunting for students who drive a manual car, as there are no gears or clutch control to worry about.
You might have difficulty managing the gears of a manual car. If this is the case, it might be easier to learn to drive in an automatic car.
Is There A Downside To Driving An Automatic Car?
As you can see, automatic cars are more expensive to own, maintain and run. Automatic driving lessons can often be more expensive that manual driving lessons because of this.
One downside to learning how to drive in an automatic car is that it does not allow you to drive a manual car. You can drive both manual and automatic cars if your test is passed in a manual car.
This means that if you are taking your driving test in an automatic car, it may limit your options when renting or buying a car in the future. In the event that you decide later to drive a manually-operated car, you will need another test.
Pass rates for automatic cars are usually lower than those in manual cars. However, don’t let this deter you as every year thousands of learners pass their driving tests in automatic cars.
If you’re looking for Beechwood automatic driving lessons we can help, contact us today to book your first lesson
Driving Instructors Approved By The DVSA
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Beechwood for drivers of all ages abilities and levels. They are approved and registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and have years of experience Driving lessons are available for beginners, experienced drivers, and those who are returning to the road after a break. You’ll feel calm, safe and confident while driving, no matter your age.
No matter your reasons for learning to drive are, our driving instructors can help you to pass your driving test quickly and inexpensively. They can provide you with a range driving lessons and courses that will help get your driving licence in the shortest time possible.
Driving lessons in Beechwood are taught by qualified instructors who will help you develop safe driving skills and good driving habits for a reasonable price. Their goal is to help you become confident and competent driver.
Your First Driving Lesson In Beechwood
Your instructor will have an introductory conversation to discuss 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, they will check your provisional driving licence and do an eye exam. Then, they will go over the basics of the car that you will be learning in.
Local driving instructors know Beechwood better than anyone else. Your driving lesson will begin in a quiet area away from cars and other road users, so that you can slowly build up your confidence. You will learn about the different pedals and how to steer, control your clutch, move off and stop. You will face new challenges as your driving skills improve.
Your driving instructor will carefully plan every lesson route so you get to experience driving through different junctions, pedestrian crossings and roundabouts.
Bad habits are difficult to break, so it’s important that you learn how to drive safely as soon as you start learning to drive. Our driving instructors have the expertise to teach you everything you need to pass your driving test and be safe on the roads. 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 like parallel parking and turning in the street (3-point turns), reversing around corners, and emergency stops. It will let you know what level you’re at now, and how much more you still have to learn.
If you’re looking for Beechwood automatic driving lessons we can help, contact us today to book your first lesson
The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
It is entirely up to you which test centre you choose. However, the choice of the test centre can directly impact how you perform on the day, and whether you pass. We recommend you choose the test centre that is closest to where your lessons have taken place. This will allow you to be more familiar with the roads and the surrounding areas when you take your driving exam.
If you’re looking for Beechwood automatic driving lessons we can help, contact us today to book your first 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.