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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. You can count on our friendly, professional driving instructors to help you.
We welcome all levels of learners, from students just 17 who want to start lessons, to those who need 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. As the name suggests an automatic car will change the gears automatically when needed.
- What Is The Difference Between Manual Cars And Automatic Cars?
- Which Is Most Popular Automatic Or Manual Cars?
- What Are The Advantages Of Taking Driving Lessons In An Automatic Car?
- Are There Downsides to Driving an Automatic Car?
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructors
- Your Very First Lees Driving Lesson
- How to Choose A Driving Test Centre
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What Is The Difference Between Manual Cars And Automatic Cars?
It can be difficult to learn how to drive a manual vehicle, especially if you live in a busy area where daily driving involves lots of changing gears and clutch control. 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.
An automatic transmission car changes the gears automatically for you as your speed increases or decreases. If your car has a manual transmission, you will have to change the gears by yourself.
Manual cars usually have three pedals, the clutch, brake, and 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. When you need to change gear, you press down on the clutch. 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.
An automatic car does without a clutch because the gears are changed automatically. As the vehicle accelerates, it will automatically change the gears higher. When the car slows down or stops, the gears will automatically switch to the lower gear. The co-ordination between the clutch, accelerator and gear lever is not required when driving an automatic car. Because of this an automatic car is much more easy to learn than a manual car. 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. Also, you can not put the car in the wrong gear or grind the gears.
Manuals have a different gear stick than Automatics. Manual cars have five, possibly 6, forward gears and one reverse gear. The main operations of the automatic gear stick include four major operations. Although there may be variations, they are (P) park, (D) drive, (N) neutral, and (R) reverse. With the possible exception of neutral (which is used in heavy traffic or at traffic lights), most operations are quite obvious.
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. The car will move even though it is not going very fast, until you use the accelerator. This is something to keep in mind if you want to switch from a manual to an automatic car.
If you have further questions about our automatic driving lessons in Lees get in touch today to book your first lesson
Which Is Most 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 can be more expensive to buy, run and maintain. Automatic cars use more fuel than manual cars and they can be more costly to fix 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. It won’t make much of a difference to you if you have a common issue like observation.
If you are having difficulty with clutch control or gear changes, learning to drive an automatic will be a lot easier. It is much easier to learn how to drive in urban areas that are jam-packed with traffic. 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.
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 Downsides to Driving an Automatic Car?
As we have already mentioned, automatic cars are generally more expensive to buy, run and maintain. This is why automatic driving lessons are more expensive than manual driving lessons.
A downside to learning to drive an automatic car is that your license does not qualify 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. In the event that you decide later to drive a manually-operated car, you will need another test.
Pass rates for automatic cars are usually lower than those in manual cars. However, don’t let this deter you as every year thousands of learners pass their driving tests in automatic cars.
If you have further questions about our automatic driving lessons in Lees get in touch today to book your first lesson
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Lees 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). Driving lessons are available for beginners, experienced drivers, and those who are returning to the road after a break. You’ll feel calm, safe and confident while driving, no matter your age.
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. 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 Very First Lees Driving Lesson
Your first lesson will include an introduction chat with your instructor to get to know you and your driving history. Don’t worry if you have not had driving lessons before as most people haven’t 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 Lees better than anyone else. The back roads of Lees 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 will face new challenges as your driving skills improve.
Your driving instructor will carefully plan every lesson route so you get to experience driving through different junctions, pedestrian crossings and roundabouts.
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. 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.
If you have further questions about our automatic driving lessons in Lees get in touch 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. We recommend that you choose a test centre closest to where you have had your driving lessons. This gives you the advantage to be familiar with the local roads and surroundings when you take your driving test.
If you have further questions about our automatic driving lessons in Lees get in touch 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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