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Driving is an essential skill that can help you achieve independence and freedom. You may be looking to learn to drive because you have to commute to work or pick up your children from school. Or you just want to make it easier to get from A-B. 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.
Automatic and manual refers to the type of transmission (or gears) that is in the car. A manual car requires that you change the gears yourself when necessary. Automatic cars change the gears when needed for you.
- What Is The Difference Between Manual Cars And Automatic Cars?
- Which Car Manual Or Automatic Is The Most Popular?
- What Are The Benefits Of Automatic Driving Lessons
- Are There Any Downsides To Driving An Automatic Car?
- DVSA Registered Driving Instructors
- Your Very First Elland Driving Lesson
- The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
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What Is The Difference Between Manual Cars And Automatic Cars?
Driving a manual car is not something that everyone can learn, especially if the city is busy and you need to change gears and rely on clutch control a lot. 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. 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.
Automatic transmission cars automatically change gears for you. If your car has a manual transmission, you will have to change the gears by yourself.
The clutch, brake and accelerator are the three pedals used in manual cars. You also have a gear stick which when used with the clutch allows you to change the gears. The clutch is operated with the left foot and the other two pedals with your right foot. Simply press the clutch down to change gear. When the clutch is down, you can move the stick to select the proper gear for your speed. Most manual cars have a clutch pedal, but some cars have a trigger or button on the gearstick.
An automatic car does without a clutch because the gears are changed automatically. An automatic car will change the gears automatically as it speeds and slows down. In an automatic car it is not necessary to be proficient in coordinating the accelerator, clutch, and gear lever. This makes learning to drive an automatic car a lot easier than learning how to drive a manual. A footrest replaces the clutch and is used instead of a pedal. Automatic cars do not have a clutch so they are very difficult to stall. 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. 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. While it will move it won’t be very fast until you press 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 driving instructors in Elland are waiting for your call and are ready to answer any questions you may have about your first automatic driving lesson
Which Car Manual Or Automatic Is The Most Popular?
In the UK manual cars are more popular than automatics, however, the number of new automatics being built is increasing. Automatics can be more expensive to buy, run and maintain. They tend to consume more fuel than manual cars. Additionally, they are more expensive to maintain and to insure because they are more complex to make.
What Are The Benefits Of Automatic Driving Lessons
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
It is possible to learn to drive an automatic car if gear changes or clutch control are difficult for you. It is much easier to learn how to drive in urban areas that are jam-packed with traffic. 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.
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. 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.
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 Any Downsides To Driving An Automatic Car?
As you can see, automatic cars are more expensive to own, maintain and run. Because of this, automatic driving lessons tend to be more expensive than manual lessons.
You should also remember that learning to drive and passing your test in an automatic does not allow you to drive a manual vehicle. If you pass your driving test in a manual car, your license will permit you to drive both.
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. Don’t let this discourage you though, as thousands of learners pass the driving test in automatic vehicles every year.
Our driving instructors in Elland are waiting for your call and are ready to answer any questions you may have about your first automatic driving lesson
DVSA Registered Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Elland 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 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.
If you choose to learn with one our driving instructors in Elland, 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 for you to be a confident and capable driver.
Your Very First Elland Driving Lesson
Your first lesson will include an introduction chat with your instructor to get to know you and your driving history. 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 Elland 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. As your driving skills improve, you will be confronted with new challenges.
Your instructor will carefully plan each lesson route to ensure you drive through all the junctions, roundabouts and pedestrian crossings with ease.
You must learn to drive safely right from the start. 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 provide a written log of your driving progress. Your progress record will contain all of the topics you need to know in order to safely drive for your whole life. These include techniques like parallel parking, turning in traffic (3-point turn), reversing around corners and an emergency stop. It will show you your current stage and how much you have still to learn.
Our driving instructors in Elland are waiting for your call and are ready to answer any questions you may have about your first 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 that you choose a test centre closest to where you have had your driving lessons. This will allow you to be more familiar with the roads and the surrounding areas when you take your driving exam.
Our driving instructors in Elland are waiting for your call and are ready to answer any questions you may have about your first 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.
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