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The ability to drive is a crucial skill and could be your ticket 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 and friendly driving instructors are here to help 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. Manual cars require that you change the gears at the right time. As the name suggests an automatic car will change the gears automatically when needed.
- What Is The Difference Between Manual And Automatic Cars?
- Which Is Most Popular Automatic Or Manual Cars?
- What Are The Benefits Of Learning To Drive An Automatic?
- Are There Any Downsides To Driving An Automatic Car?
- DVSA Registered Driving Instructors
- Your Very First Driving Lesson In Sowerby
- How to Choose A Driving Test Centre
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What Is The Difference Between Manual And Automatic Cars?
Driving a manual car isn’t for everyone, especially if you live in a busy area where shifting gears and controlling the clutch are a daily part of your driving. You may have taken driving lessons in manual cars before but found it too difficult to handle the gears. Another reason drivers may choose an automatic is because they have difficulty changing the gears due to a disability. If this describes you, you are not alone. Many people find learning to drive and passing their test in an automatic much easier and more enjoyable.
If you are driving an automatic transmission car, it will automatically change the 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. 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 gears, you press the clutch down. When the clutch is down, you can then move the gearstick to select the required 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 does not have a clutch, as the changing of the gears are done automatically by the car. As the vehicle speeds up, the gears will automatically change higher and as it slows down the gears will change to a 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 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 has one reverse gear and five, possibly 6, forward gears. 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.
If you are searching for Sowerby automatic driving lessons then please 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. Automatic cars tend to be more expensive to purchase, 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?
The process of learning how to drive an automatic car isn’t always easier, it all depends upon what difficulties you are experiencing. Learning in an automatic car won’t help you if your problem is observation
If you are having difficulty with clutch control or gear changes, learning to drive an automatic will be a lot easier. When you learn to drive in an urban environment with lots of traffic, there is less to worry about. It is a stop-start driving style that means you’ll be changing gears constantly. This can be an issue for experienced drivers as well as those who are learning to drive a manual vehicle.
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. 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 trouble managing the gears in a manual vehicle, you might find that learning to drive an automatic car is easier. This could mean you take fewer lessons to pass your test and receive your driving license.
Are There Any Downsides To Driving An Automatic Car?
As stated above, automatic cars tend be more expensive than manual cars to purchase, run and maintain. Because of this, automatic driving lessons tend to be more expensive than manual lessons.
A downside to learning to drive an automatic car is that your license does not qualify you to drive a manual car. If you pass your driving test in a manual car, your license will permit you to drive both.
This means that if you are taking your driving test in an automatic car, it may limit your options when renting or buying a car in the future. If you decide that you want to drive a manual vehicle, you will need to take the test again
In general, automatic cars have lower pass rates than manual cars. Don’t let it discourage you! Every year, thousands of learners pass driving tests in automatic car.
If you are searching for Sowerby automatic driving lessons then please get in touch today to book your first lesson
DVSA Registered Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Sowerby 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 reason you have for learning to drive our driving instructors will help get your driving license passed as quickly and as cheaply as possible. Each driving lesson and course is carefully designed to help you obtain your driving license as soon as possible.
If you choose to learn with one our driving instructors in Sowerby, 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. Their goal is to help you become confident and competent driver.
Your Very First Driving Lesson In Sowerby
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 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 Sowerby 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. First, you will learn how to use the pedals, steering, clutch control, moving away and stopping. You’ll face new challenges as you improve your driving skills.
Your driving instructor will carefully plan every lesson route so you get to experience driving through different junctions, pedestrian crossings and roundabouts.
Bad habits are difficult to break, so it’s important that you learn how to drive safely as soon as you start learning to drive. Driving instructors are specially trained to show you how to drive safely and pass your driving exam. They have extensive experience and knowledge of driving that they will use to help make you a confident and safer driver.
Your instructor will give you a written record detailing your driving progress. 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 let you know what level you’re at now, and how much more you still have to learn.
If you are searching for Sowerby automatic driving lessons then please get in touch today to book your first lesson
How to Choose A Driving Test Centre
It is entirely up to you which test centre you choose. However, the choice of the test centre can directly impact how you perform on the day, and whether you pass. We recommend you choose the test centre that is closest to where your lessons have taken place. This gives you the advantage to be familiar with the local roads and surroundings when you take your driving test.
If you are searching for Sowerby automatic driving lessons then please 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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