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Driving is a valuable skill. It can lead to 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. 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. In a manual vehicle, you are required to change the gears yourself at the correct time. As the name suggests an automatic car automatically changes the gears at the appropriate time.
- What Is The Difference Between Automatic Cars And Manual Cars?
- Which Are More Popular: Automatic or Manual Cars?
- What Are The Benefits Of Learning To Drive In An Automatic Car?
- Is There A Downside To Driving An Automatic Car?
- Driving Instructors Approved By The DVSA
- Your Very First Driving Lesson In New Town
- The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
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What Is The Difference Between Automatic Cars And Manual 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 have previously taken driving lessons in a manual car and found the handling of the gears difficult. 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.
A car equipped with an automatic transmission changes the gears automatically 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 operate the clutch with your left foot, and the other two with your right foot. Simply press the clutch down to change gear. 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. An automatic car will change the gears automatically as it speeds and slows down. The co-ordination between the clutch, accelerator and gear lever is not required when driving an automatic car. This makes it much easier to learn how to drive an automatic car over a manual. A footrest replaces the clutch and is used instead of a pedal. Automatic cars are very difficult to stall because they don’t have a clutch. Also, you won’t accidentally put the car into the wrong gear or grind the gears.
A Manual’s gear stick is different than an Automatic. Manual cars have five, possibly 6, forward gears and one reverse gear. 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. 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.
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. 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.
If you have further questions about our New Town automatic driving lessons contact us today to book your first lesson
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. Automatics are generally more expensive to purchase as well as to run and maintain. Automatic cars use more fuel than manual cars and they can be more costly to fix and 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Is There A Downside 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.
You should also remember that learning to drive and passing your test in an automatic does not allow you to drive a manual vehicle. You can drive both manual and automatic cars if your test is passed in a manual car.
You may find that passing your test in an automatic car could limit your options for buying or renting a car in the future. If you decide that you want to drive a manual vehicle, you will need to take the test again
Automatic cars have a lower pass rate than 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 New Town automatic driving lessons contact us today to book your first lesson
Driving Instructors Approved By The DVSA
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in New Town 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 what your reason for learning, our driving instructors will help you pass your driving exam as fast and 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.
You can be sure that when you are learning to drive with one of our driving instructors in New Town you will receive the highest quality driving instruction possible. Their goal is for you to be a confident and capable driver.
Your Very First Driving Lesson In New Town
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. They will then check that your provisional license is valid, check your eyesight and go over the basics of the car that you will be learning in.
No one knows New Town more than a local driving instructor. Your driving lesson will be held in quiet surroundings away from any traffic so that you can slowly improve your confidence with driving. You will start with the basic pedals, steering, clutch control and moving off and stopping. You’ll face new challenges as you improve your driving skills.
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 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 New Town automatic driving lessons contact us today to book your first 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 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.
If you have further questions about our New Town automatic driving lessons contact us today to book your first lesson
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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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