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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 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. As the name suggests an automatic car will change the gears automatically when needed.
- What’s The Difference Between Manual And Automatic Cars?
- Is A Manual Car Or Automatic Car 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 Registered Driving Instructors
- Your Very First Driving Lesson In Charlestown
- How to Choose A Driving Test Centre
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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 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 describes you, you are not alone. Many people find learning to drive and passing their test in an automatic much easier and more enjoyable.
An automatic transmission car changes the gears automatically for you as your speed increases or decreases. You will need to change the gears yourself if you drive a manual transmission car.
There are three pedals in manual cars, the clutch, brake, and the accelerator. You also have a gear stick which is used to change gears. You use your left foot to operate the clutch, while your right foot is used for the other two. When you need to change gear, you press down on the clutch. The clutch must be down in order to move the gearstick and select the right gear for you. You will find a clutch pedal on most manual cars, but some cars, replace the pedal with a trigger/button on the gear stick.
An automatic car doesn’t need a clutch as the gears are automatically changed. The car will automatically change gears as the speed increases and when the car slows down, it will automatically shift to a lower gear. In an automatic car it is not necessary to be proficient in coordinating the accelerator, clutch, and gear lever. 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. Automatic cars don’t have a clutch, so it is much harder to stall them. It is also impossible to put an automatic car in the wrong gear or grind the gears.
Manuals also have a different gear stick from Automatics. A manual allows you to choose from 5 forward gears, possibly 6, and one reverse gear. 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. 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.
Another difference is that manual cars will not be move on the flat without using the accelerator, whereas an automatic car if put into drive or reverse will move 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 are searching for automatic driving lessons in Charlestown then please contact us today to book your first lesson
Is A Manual Car Or Automatic Car The Most Popular?
Manual cars are the most popular in the UK, but the number of automatics being manufactured is increasing. Automatics are generally more expensive to purchase as well as to run and maintain. They consume more fuel than a manual car, and are also more costly to repair or insure.
What Are The Advantages Of Taking Driving Lessons In An Automatic Car?
Driving an automatic car is not necessarily any easier, it depends on the issues you are having. 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. Driving in urban areas with lots congestion it is easier. Because of the nature of urban driving, you will have to change gears often. For both experienced drivers and those just starting to learn how to drive manual cars, this can be frustrating.
You can take your driving test in an automatic car, eliminating the possibility of the car stalling and any clutch control problems. 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 trouble managing the gears in a manual vehicle, you might find that learning to drive an automatic car is easier. This could mean you take fewer lessons to pass your test and receive your driving license.
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. Because of this, automatic driving lessons tend to be more expensive than manual lessons.
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.
It is possible that your future choices in buying or renting a vehicle or van may be limited by taking your driving test in an automatic car. Also, if later you decide you would prefer to drive manual cars, then you’ll need to take another driving test.
Automatic cars have a lower pass rate than manual cars. Don’t let this discourage you though, as thousands of learners pass the driving test in automatic vehicles every year.
If you are searching for automatic driving lessons in Charlestown then please contact us today to book your first lesson
DVSA Registered Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Charlestown for drivers of all ages abilities and levels. They have years of experience and are approved and registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). 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. The instructors will offer a variety of driving lessons and courses, each designed to get you your driving licence as quickly as possible.
If you choose to learn with one our driving instructors in Charlestown, then you can rest assured that you are in the hands of a professional driving instructor who is qualified to help you improve your driving skills and teach you to drive safely. Their goal is to help you become confident and competent driver.
Your Very First Driving Lesson In Charlestown
Your driving instructor will begin with an introduction chat to learn about your driving skills and experience. Don’t worry if you have not had driving lessons before as most people haven’t They will then check that your provisional license is valid, check your eyesight and go over the basics of the car that you will be learning in.
No one knows Charlestown more than a local driving instructor. Your driving lesson will be held in quiet surroundings away from any traffic so that you can slowly improve your confidence with driving. The basics of driving, including how to steer and control the clutch, as well as moving off and stopping, will be covered first. You’ll face new challenges as you improve your driving skills.
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.
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. They have extensive experience and knowledge of driving that they will use to help make you a confident and safer driver.
Your driving instructor will give you a record of your driving progress. Your progress record will include all the topics that you must master in order to drive safely throughout your driving career. These include techniques like parallel parking and turning in the street (3-point turns), reversing around corners, and emergency stops. This will tell you where you are at the moment and what you need to do to improve.
If you are searching for automatic driving lessons in Charlestown then please contact us today to book your first lesson
How to Choose A Driving Test Centre
The choice of a test centre is up to you, but it can have an impact on how you perform and whether you pass. It is best to choose the nearest test centre to where you have had your lessons. This will give you the advantage of being familiar with the area and roads when you take your driving test.
If you are searching for automatic driving lessons in Charlestown then please 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.
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