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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 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.
Manual and automatic refer to the type transmission, or gears that your car has. 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’s The Difference Between Manual And Automatic Cars?
- Which Car Manual Or Automatic Is The Most Popular?
- What Are The Benefits Of Learning To Drive An Automatic?
- Are There Downsides to Driving an Automatic Car?
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructors
- Your Very First Oxenhope Driving Lesson
- The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
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What’s The Difference Between Manual And Automatic Cars?
If you live in a busy city where shifting gears and clutch control is an essential part of daily driving, learning to drive a manual car may not be for you. You may have taken driving lessons in manual cars before but found it too difficult to handle the gears. Drivers may choose to drive an automatic because they can’t change gears easily due to a disability. If this is you then don’t worry as you are not the only one. Many people find it easier to learn how to drive and pass their driving test 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.
A manual car will have 3 pedals the brake, accelerator and clutch. They also come with a gear stick, used in conjunction with the clutch to change 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. 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.
Because an automatics car’s gears are changed automatically, it doesn’t have a clutch. 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 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. It is also impossible to put an automatic car in the wrong gear or grind the gears.
Manuals also have a different gear stick from Automatics. A manual allows you to choose from 5 forward gears, possibly 6, 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. 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. Although it won’t move very fast until your press the accelerator, it will still be moving. 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 Oxenhope 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?
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. 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 An Automatic?
Driving an automatic car is not necessarily any easier, it depends on the issues you are having. It won’t make much of a difference to you if you have a common issue like observation.
It is possible to learn to drive an automatic car if gear changes or clutch control are difficult for you. When you learn to drive in an urban environment with lots of traffic, there is less to worry about. You will need to constantly change your gear because of the stop-start nature involved in driving in densely populated areas. For both experienced drivers and those just starting to learn how to drive manual cars, this can be frustrating.
An automatic car makes it easier when doing your driving test as you do not have the risk of stalling the car and any struggles you have with clutch control. Because there are no gears so you do not need a clutch in an automatic car, it is much easier to perform manoeuvres like a turn in traffic or a hill start.
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 Downsides to Driving an Automatic Car?
As we have already mentioned, automatic cars are generally more expensive to buy, run and maintain. Automatic driving lessons can often be more expensive that manual driving 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. 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. 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. However, don’t let this deter you as every year thousands of learners pass their driving tests in automatic cars.
Our driving instructors in Oxenhope are waiting for your call and are ready to answer any questions you may have about your first automatic driving lesson
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Oxenhope 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 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.
Our driving instructors are qualified and experienced. They will teach you the most safe and efficient driving techniques. They aim to make you a competent and confident driver.
Your Very First Oxenhope Driving Lesson
Your driving instructor will begin with an introduction chat to learn about your driving skills and experience. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t had any driving lessons previously as the majority of our customers have never taken driving lessons previously either. 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.
No one knows Oxenhope more than a local driving instructor. 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. The basics of driving, including how to steer and control the clutch, as well as moving off and stopping, will be covered first. You will face new challenges as your driving skills improve.
Your instructor will carefully plan each lesson route to ensure you drive through all the junctions, roundabouts and pedestrian crossings with ease.
It is crucial that you learn to drive safely right from the start as bad habits can be difficult to break. Driving instructors are specially trained to show you how to drive safely and pass your driving exam. Their vast experience and knowledge in driving will help you to become a safe, confident driver.
Your instructor will give you a written record detailing your driving progress. It will list all of the topics you need to know to be a safe driver for your entire life. These techniques include parallel parking, turning in the road (3 point turn), reverse around corners and emergency stops. It will give you an overview of where you are at and the amount you still have to learn.
Our driving instructors in Oxenhope 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
While your choice of test centre will be based on your personal preference, it can have a direct impact on how you perform on the day and whether or not you pass. It is best to choose the nearest test centre to where you have had your 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 Oxenhope 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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