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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 professional driving instructors are friendly and can assist you.
All levels of learner drivers are welcome, whether you are just 17 years old and looking to take your very first lessons or more experienced who are looking for intensive or other packages of driving lessons.
Both manual and automatic are the types of transmissions or gears found in a car. You must change the gears yourself in a manual car. As the name suggests an automatic car will change the gears automatically when needed.
- What Is The Difference Between Manual Cars And Automatic Cars?
- Is A Manual Car Or Automatic Car The Most Popular?
- What Are The Benefits Of Learning To Drive An Automatic?
- Are There Any Downsides To Driving An Automatic Car?
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructors
- Your First Moor Side 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. 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.
An automatic transmission car changes the gears automatically for you as your speed increases or decreases. If you drive a car with a manual transmission, then you will need to change the gears as you speed up and slow down.
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. To change gear, you push the clutch down. To select the correct gear for your speed, when the clutch is down simply move the gear stick for the right 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 doesn’t need a clutch as the gears are automatically changed. 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 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 is usually used in place of the clutch. 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. A manual has one reverse gear and five, possibly 6, forward gears. 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. The operation are very simple, with perhaps the exception of neutral that is used when your vehicle is stopped at traffic lights or in heavy congestion.
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. The car will move even though it is not going very fast, until you use the accelerator. If you’re used to driving manual cars and want to switch to an automatic, this is something you need to remember.
For more information on our Moor Side Automatic Driving Lessons get in touch today
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. Automatic cars tend to be more expensive to purchase, run and maintain. On average they use more fuel than manual cars, and they are more expensive to repair and insure.
What Are The Benefits Of Learning To Drive An Automatic?
Driving an automatic car is not necessarily any easier, it depends on the issues you are having. You won’t notice a difference if you struggling with a common problem such as 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. Driving in traffic-heavy areas will require you to change gears frequently because of the constant stop-start nature. Even if you’re an experienced driver, this can be quite frustrating.
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.
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.
One downside to learning how to drive in an automatic car is that it does not allow you to drive a manual car. However, if you pass your test in a manual car, you will be able 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. 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. This shouldn’t discourage you, however, as many learners pass their driving test with automatic cars each year.
For more information on our Moor Side Automatic Driving Lessons get in touch today
DVSA Approved Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Moor Side 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 your reasons for learning to drive are, our driving instructors can help you to pass your driving test quickly and inexpensively. You will receive a variety of lessons and driving courses that will help you get your driving license in no time.
You can be sure that when you are learning to drive with one of our driving instructors in Moor Side you will receive the highest quality driving instruction possible. They aim to make you a competent and confident driver.
Your First Moor Side Driving Lesson
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, 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 driving instructors know Moor Side better than anyone else. Your driving lesson will begin on the back roads of Moor Side, in a quiet area, away from other road users. 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. As your driving skills improve, you will be confronted with new challenges.
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. Our driving instructors have the expertise to teach you everything you need to pass your driving test and be safe on the roads. You will benefit from their extensive knowledge and experience in driving and 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 give you an overview of where you are at and the amount you still have to learn.
For more information on our Moor Side Automatic Driving Lessons get in touch today
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 the test centre is located near where you have taken your lessons. This will allow you to be more familiar with the roads and the surrounding areas when you take your driving exam.
For more information on our Moor Side Automatic Driving Lessons get in touch today
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How many lessons do you need for automatic?
In most cases, that would be approximately 22 or 23 driving lessons (taken in 2 hour intervals). We hold the same view, which applies to automatic driving lessons, that it will take more or less the same time to pass your driving test.
Is it quicker to learn in automatic?
Which is easier to learn in? An automatic is usually easier to learn in – all you need to do is put your car in 'D' for 'drive' and off you go. Manual cars will usually have up to seven gears and you'll need to make sure you're in the right gear for the speed and road conditions you are driving in.
How much are automatic driving lessons in the UK?
How Much Does An Automatic Driving Lesson Cost? The average price of an automatic driving lesson is £26, £6 higher than the average cost of a manual lesson.
How hard is it to pass an automatic driving test?
The gulf between automatic pass rates and the overall average is stark. In fact, pass rates for candidates taking their test in an automatic car has never exceeded 40%. Considering automatic cars' reputation of being easier to drive, these stats may come as a shock.