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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. 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.
Manual and automatic refer to the type transmission, or gears that your car has. Manual cars require that you change the gears at the right time. Automatic cars change the gears when needed for you.
- What’s The Difference Between Manual And Automatic Cars?
- Which Is Most Popular Automatic Or Manual Cars?
- What Are The Benefits Of Automatic Driving Lessons
- Are There Downsides to Driving an Automatic Car?
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructors
- Your First Birstall Driving Lesson
- The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
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What’s The Difference Between Manual And Automatic Cars?
If you live in a busy city where shifting gears and clutch control is an essential part of daily driving, learning to drive a manual car may not be for you. You may have taken driving lessons in manual cars before but found it too difficult to handle the gears. Another reason drivers may choose an automatic is because they have difficulty changing the gears due to a disability. If this describes you, you are not alone. Many people find learning to drive and passing their test in an automatic much easier and more enjoyable.
A car equipped with an automatic transmission changes the gears automatically for you. If you drive a car with a manual transmission, then you will need to change the gears as you speed up and slow down.
A manual car will have 3 pedals the brake, accelerator and clutch. You also have a gear stick which is used to change gears. You operate the clutch with your left foot, and the other two with your right foot. Simply press the clutch down to change gear. The clutch must be down in order to move the gearstick and select the right gear for you. Most manual cars have a clutch pedal, but some cars have a trigger or button on the gearstick.
An automatic car doesn’t need a clutch as the gears are automatically changed. An automatic car will change the gears automatically as it speeds and slows down. The co-ordination between the clutch, accelerator and gear lever is not required when driving an automatic car. This makes it much easier to learn how to drive an automatic car over a manual. Instead of a clutch, an automatic car has a footrest. Automatic cars are very difficult to stall because they don’t have a clutch. Also, you won’t accidentally put the car into the wrong gear or grind the gears.
Manuals have a different gear stick than Automatics. You can choose between 1-5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear in a manual car. The four main operations of an Automatic’s gear stick are (P), park, (D) drive, (N) neutral, and (R) reverse. There are many variations but these are the main four operations. The operation are very simple, with perhaps the exception of neutral that is used when your vehicle is stopped at traffic lights or in heavy congestion.
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. It will move, but it won’t go very fast unless you push the accelerator. This is something to keep in mind if you want to switch from a manual to an automatic car.
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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 tend to be more expensive to purchase, run and 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
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
If you are having difficulty with clutch control or gear changes, learning to drive an automatic will be a lot easier. There is much less to consider when learning to drive in a city with lots of congestion. Driving in traffic-heavy areas will require you to change gears frequently because of the constant stop-start nature. This can be an issue for experienced drivers as well as those who are learning to drive a manual vehicle.
You can take your driving test in an automatic car, eliminating the possibility of the car stalling and any clutch control problems. 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.
Are There Downsides to Driving an Automatic Car?
Automatic cars are more costly to purchase, maintain and run than manual cars. Automatic driving lessons can also be more costly than manual 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.
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. Also, if later you decide you would prefer to drive manual cars, then you’ll need to take another driving test.
The pass rates for automatic cars are typically lower than those for manual cars. Don’t let this discourage you though, as thousands of learners pass the driving test in automatic vehicles every year.
For more information on our Automatic Driving Lessons in Birstall get in touch today
DVSA Approved Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Birstall 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 No matter if you are a total novice, a returning driver after a break, or an experienced driver looking to improve your skills, our driving instructors will make you feel relaxed and confident.
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.
Our driving instructors are qualified and experienced. They will teach you the most safe and efficient driving techniques. Their goal is for you to be a confident and capable driver.
Your First Birstall Driving Lesson
Your instructor will conduct an introductory chat with you to discover your driving experience and current driving abilities. No need to worry if you’ve never taken driving lessons before as the majority of our customers do not have any prior driving experience. They will then check your provisional driver’s license, perform an eye-check, and then discuss the basics of the car you will be learning in.
Local driving instructors know Birstall better than anyone else. The back roads of Birstall 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 You will start with the basic pedals, steering, clutch control and moving off and stopping. You’ll face new challenges as you improve your driving skills.
Your driving instructor will carefully plan every lesson route so you get to experience driving through different junctions, pedestrian crossings and roundabouts.
It is crucial that you learn to drive safely right from the start as bad habits can be difficult to break. Driving instructors have been specially trained to help you pass your driving test and be safe on the roads. Their vast experience and knowledge in driving will help you to become a safe, confident driver.
Your driving instructor will give you a record of your driving progress. Your progress report will detail all topics you need to know to be a safe and confident driver. These techniques include parallel parking, turning in the road (3 point turn), reverse around corners and emergency stops. It will show you your current stage and how much you have still to learn.
For more information on our Automatic Driving Lessons in Birstall get in touch today
The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
While your choice of test centre will be based on your personal preference, it can have a direct impact on how you perform on the day 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 allow you to be more familiar with the roads and the surrounding areas when you take your driving exam.
For more information on our Automatic Driving Lessons in Birstall get in touch today
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Is automatic easier than manual?
The most obvious benefit is that driving an automatic is considerably easier than driving a manual car. Driving can be less stressful, and it may be safer too. After all, if you don't have to worry about gear changes, you'll be able to focus entirely on the road ahead of you.
Are automatic cars better for nervous drivers?
Automatics are often a good choice for learners who need to pass their test sooner. Nervous drivers will also be able to build up their confidence more quickly if they don't have to worry about the clutch.
Do you have to do a theory test for automatic?
You usually need to take the theory test before you can get your full car driving licence. You do not need to take the car theory test if you: want to upgrade an automatic car licence to a manual one.
What happens in an automatic driving test?
The automatic driving test is a simplified version of the full driving test — because learners don't need to learn how to master a clutch or manual gears leaving them to concentrate on accelerating, steering, braking, manoeuvres and identifying possible hazards.
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