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Driving is a valuable skill. It can lead 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 professional driving instructors are friendly and can assist 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 automatically changes the gears at the appropriate time.
- What’s The Difference Between Manual And Automatic Cars?
- Which Are More Popular: Automatic or Manual Cars?
- What Are The Advantages Of Taking Driving Lessons In An Automatic Car?
- Are There Any Downsides To Driving An Automatic Car?
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructors
- Your Very First Driving Lesson In Eastbrook
- 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. Perhaps you’ve had driving lessons in a manual vehicle before but found it difficult to handle the gears. Another reason drivers may choose an automatic is because they have difficulty changing the gears due to a disability. These are just a few of the many reasons why you may find learning how to drive and passing your driving test much easier in an automatic.
If you are driving an automatic transmission car, it will automatically change the gears for you. 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 when used with the clutch allows you to change the gears. You use your left foot to operate the clutch, while your right foot is used for the other two. Simply press the clutch down to change gear. When the clutch is down, you can then move the gearstick to select the required gear. Most manual cars have a clutch pedal, but some cars have a trigger or button on the gearstick.
Because an automatics car’s gears are changed automatically, it doesn’t have a clutch. As the vehicle speeds up, the gears will automatically change higher and as it slows down the gears will change to a lower gear. In an automatic car you don’t need to know how to coordinate the clutch, gear lever and accelerator. 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. You will also not accidentally place the car in an incorrect gear, or grind the gears.
A Manual’s gear stick is different than an Automatic. You can choose between 1-5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear in a manual car. An Automatic has four main operations. Although there are variations, the four main operations for the gear stick are (P) park (D) drive (N) neutral (R) reverse. With the possible exception of neutral (which is used in heavy traffic or at traffic lights), most operations are quite obvious.
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. It will move, but it won’t go very fast unless you push the accelerator. This is important to remember if you’re used to driving a manual car and plan to switch to an automatic
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Which Are More Popular: Automatic or Manual Cars?
Manual cars are more popular than automatics in the UK, but the number of new automatics being built is increasing. Automatic cars are usually more costly to buy, run and to maintain. On average they use more fuel than manual cars, and they are more expensive to repair and insure.
What Are The Advantages Of Taking Driving Lessons In An Automatic Car?
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. When you learn to drive in an urban environment with lots of traffic, there is less to worry about. Driving in traffic-heavy areas will require you to change gears frequently because of the constant stop-start nature. 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. 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.
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.
Are There Any Downsides To Driving An Automatic Car?
As stated above, automatic cars tend be more expensive than manual cars to purchase, run and maintain. Automatic driving lessons can also be more costly than manual 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. If you pass your driving test in a manual car, your license will permit you to drive both.
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. If you decide that you want to drive a manual vehicle, you will need to take the test again
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.
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DVSA Approved Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Eastbrook 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 what reason you have for learning to drive our driving instructors will help get your driving license passed as quickly and as cheaply as possible. You will receive a variety of lessons and driving courses that will help you get your driving license in no time.
Driving lessons in Eastbrook are taught by qualified instructors who will help you develop safe driving skills and good driving habits for a reasonable price. They aim to make you a competent and confident driver.
Your Very First Driving Lesson In Eastbrook
Your driving instructor will begin with an introduction chat to learn about your driving skills and experience. 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. 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 Eastbrook driving instructors know the area better than anyone. The back roads of Eastbrook 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 learn about the different pedals and how to steer, control your clutch, move off and stop. As your driving skills improve, you will be confronted with new challenges.
Your driving instructor will carefully plan every lesson of you so that you will drive through various junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings in a familiar 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 create a written record of how you are driving. 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. It will give you an overview of where you are at and the amount you still have to learn.
For more information on our Eastbrook Automatic Driving Lessons contact us today
How to Choose A Driving Test Centre
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 that you choose a test centre closest to where you have had your driving lessons. This will give you the advantage of being familiar with the area and roads when you take your driving test.
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What gear do you use when going uphill in an automatic?
Shift to Low Gear This is because you need to have enough pulling or engine power to safely climb an inclined road. What you need to do is shift to a low gear, which is either the D1, D2, or D3 that's found on your car's gear lever. Of note, some automatic cars have it labeled as L, 2, and 3.
What does S mean in automatic cars?
The S mode stands for sport. It provides you a more dynamic driving experience as the S mode varies the sensitivity of your car's throttle response. As a result, you would feel that your car's RPM will climb faster than usual as more fuel is injected into the cylinders as compared to using the D or Drive mode.
Should I put my car in neutral when stopping at a red light automatic?
Leave your car in gear at a red light It's much better to put your car in neutral and apply the handbrake to keep it stationary. When you put your car in neutral, the clutch is spared unnecessary wear and tear.
How do you stop an automatic car if the brakes fail?
If the brakes fail in an automatic car, release the throttle immediately and use the engine braking to slow down the vehicle. When the speed comes down, you can use the parking brake to try to stop the car.
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