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Driving is an essential skill that can help you achieve independence and freedom. You might want to learn how to drive, whether you commute to work, pick up your kids from school, or simply because you want to make getting from A to B more easy. You can count on our friendly, professional driving instructors to help you.
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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 automatically changes the gears at the appropriate time.
- What Is The Difference Between Manual Cars And Automatic Cars?
- Which Are More Popular: Automatic or Manual Cars?
- What Are The Benefits Of Learning To Drive In An Automatic Car?
- Are There Any Downsides To Driving An Automatic Car?
- DVSA Registered Driving Instructors
- Your First Driving Lesson In Hightown
- 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 isn’t for everyone, especially if you live in a busy area where shifting gears and controlling the clutch are a daily part of your driving. Perhaps you have previously taken driving lessons in a manual car and found the handling of the gears difficult. A driver may also choose an automatic car because they are unable to change gears as easily due to a disability. If this is you, you’re not alone. Many people find learning to drive and passing the driving test in an automatic much easier.
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. You use your left foot to operate the clutch, while your right foot is used for the other two. To change gears, you press the clutch down. When the clutch is down, you can then move the gearstick to select the required gear. 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 does without a clutch because the gears are changed automatically. 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, an automatic car has a footrest. Automatic cars are very difficult to stall because they don’t have a clutch. Also, you can not put the car in the wrong 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’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 easy to understand, except for neutral, which is used when you’re stopped at traffic lights, or in heavy traffic.
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. 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?
The UK has a higher proportion of manual cars, but there is an increasing number of automatics being built each year. 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 Benefits Of Learning To Drive 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. It won’t make much of a difference to you if you have a common issue like observation.
You might find it easier to learn how to drive in an automatic if you have trouble with clutch control and gear changes. 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. For both experienced drivers and those just starting to learn how to drive manual cars, this can be frustrating.
The automatic car allows you to take your driving exam without worrying about stalling or having to use 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.
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?
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.
A downside to learning to drive an automatic car is that your license does not qualify you to drive a manual car. However, if you pass your test in a manual car, you will be able to drive both.
You may find that passing your test in an automatic car could limit your options for buying or renting 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.
In general, automatic cars have lower pass rates 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’re looking for Hightown automatic driving lessons we can help, get in touch today to book your first lesson
DVSA Registered Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Hightown 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). You will feel confident and calm as you learn how to drive, whether you’re a complete beginner, returning to driving lessons after a break, or a qualified driver who is looking to refresh his skills.
No matter your reasons for learning to drive are, our driving instructors can help you to pass your driving test quickly and inexpensively. Each driving lesson and course is carefully designed to help you obtain your driving license as soon as possible.
Driving lessons in Hightown are taught by qualified instructors who will help you develop safe driving skills and good driving habits for a reasonable price. They want to help you become a confident, competent driver.
Your First Driving Lesson In Hightown
Your instructor will conduct an introductory chat with you to discover your driving experience and current driving abilities. Don’t worry if you have not had driving lessons before as most people haven’t During the chat, the instructor will verify that your provisional licence is in good order, conduct an eye examination, and then explain the basics of the vehicle you will be learning in.
Local driving instructors know Hightown 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 start with the basic pedals, steering, clutch control and moving off and stopping. As you gain driving proficiency, you’ll be faced with new challenges.
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.
You must learn to drive safely right from the start. Bad habits can be difficult to break. Our driving instructors have the expertise to teach you everything you need to 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 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.
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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 that the test centre is located near where you have taken your lessons. This gives you the advantage to be familiar with the local roads and surroundings when you take your driving test.
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Is automatic a full licence?
You are only allowed to drive automatic cars, and not manuals. However, if you hold a manual licence, then you can also drive automatics. Therefore, the latter is a full licence.
Are automatic cars more expensive to insure?
Because automatic cars are usually more expensive to buy, the car insurance premiums tend to be higher. This is to cover the cost of any damage, or the cost of a replacement vehicle. For example, an automatic gearbox is more complex than a manual one and so would usually cost more to replace.
Do I need to use handbrake on automatic car?
Always apply the parking brake when you are stationary in an automatic car. In P or N, the car will not drive, but the parking brake will keep it still. However, if in any other gear, the car will drive off under power if you touch the accelerator pedal, purposefully or by accident unless you have the brakes on.
Can you shift from drive to neutral without breaking?
Though it will not harm your transmission to shift into Neutral while your vehicle is in motion, the additional wear on your brakes by leaving the transmission in Drive will be negligible over the life of the brake pads. I
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