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The ability to drive is a crucial skill and could be your ticket to 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.
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.
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 Are More Popular: Automatic or Manual Cars?
- What Are The Benefits Of Learning To Drive An Automatic?
- Is There A Downside To Driving An Automatic Car?
- Driving Instructors Approved By The DVSA
- Your Very First Ravensthorpe Driving Lesson
- How to Choose A Driving Test Centre
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What’s The Difference Between Manual And Automatic Cars?
Driving a manual car is not something that everyone can learn, especially if the city is busy and you need to change gears and rely on clutch control a lot. 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, you’re not alone. Many people find learning to drive and passing the driving test in an automatic much easier.
If you are driving an automatic transmission car, it will automatically change the gears for you. 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 operate the clutch with your left foot, and the other two with your right foot. When you need to change gear, you press down on the clutch. To select the correct gear for your speed, when the clutch is down simply move the gear stick for the right 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. 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 replaces the clutch and is used instead of a pedal. It is difficult for automatic cars to stall as they don’t have a clutch. You will also not accidentally place the car in an incorrect gear, or grind the gears.
Manuals have a different type of gear stick to an Automatic. 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. These operations are fairly self-explanatory with the possible exception of neutral which can be used when you are stopped at traffic lights or in heavy traffic.
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. While it will move it won’t be very fast until you press the accelerator. This is something to keep in mind if you want to switch from a manual to an automatic car.
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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. Automatic cars are usually more costly to buy, run and to maintain. They tend to consume more fuel than manual cars. Additionally, they are more expensive to maintain and to insure because they are more complex to make.
What Are The Benefits Of Learning To Drive An Automatic?
Although learning to drive in an automatic car can be easier than driving a manual car, it all depends on your specific difficulties. Learning in an automatic car won’t help you if your problem is observation
You might find it easier to learn how to drive in an automatic if you have trouble with clutch control and gear changes. There is much less to consider when learning to drive in a city with lots of congestion. 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.
The automatic car allows you to take your driving exam without worrying about stalling or having to use 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.
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.
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 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. 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
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.
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Driving Instructors Approved By The DVSA
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Ravensthorpe 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 what your reason for learning, our driving instructors will help you pass your driving exam as fast and cheaply as possible. The instructors will offer a variety of driving lessons and courses, each designed to get you your driving licence as quickly as possible.
If you choose to learn with one our driving instructors in Ravensthorpe, then you can rest assured that you are in the hands of a professional driving instructor who is qualified to help you improve your driving skills and teach you to drive safely. They want to help you become a confident, competent driver.
Your Very First Ravensthorpe Driving Lesson
Your instructor will have an introductory conversation to discuss 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 Ravensthorpe 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. The basics of driving, including how to steer and control the clutch, as well as moving off and stopping, will be covered first. As your driving skills improve, you will be confronted with new challenges.
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. Our driving instructors are trained to help you be safe on the roads and pass your driving test. 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 report will detail all topics you need to know to be a safe and confident driver. 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.
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How to Choose A Driving Test Centre
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. It is best to choose the nearest test centre to where you have had 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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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.
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