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Driving is a valuable skill. It can lead 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. Our professional and friendly driving instructors are here 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.
Automatic and manual refers to the type of transmission (or gears) that is in the car. In a manual vehicle, you are required to change the gears yourself at the correct time. As the name suggests an automatic car will change the gears automatically when needed.
- What Is The Difference Between Automatic Cars And Manual Cars?
- Is A Manual Car Or Automatic Car The Most Popular?
- What Are The Advantages Of Taking Driving Lessons In An Automatic Car?
- Are There Any Downsides To Driving An Automatic Car?
- Driving Instructors Approved By The DVSA
- Your Very First Driving Lesson In Wibsey
- The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
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What Is The Difference Between Automatic Cars And Manual 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. A disability that prevents drivers from changing gears easily is another reason why they may choose to learn to drive in an automatic. 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 .
An automatic transmission car changes the gears automatically for you as your speed increases or decreases. If your car has a manual transmission, you will have to change the gears by yourself.
There are three pedals in manual cars, the clutch, brake, and the accelerator. You also have a gear stick which when used with the clutch allows you to change the 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. 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. 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 it easier to learn how to drive an automatic car rather than a manual. A footrest is usually used in place of the clutch. It is difficult for automatic cars to stall as they don’t have a clutch. 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. 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. With the possible exception of neutral (which is used in heavy traffic or at traffic lights), most operations are quite obvious.
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. It will move, but it won’t go very fast unless you push 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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Is A Manual Car Or Automatic Car The Most Popular?
In the UK manual cars are more popular than automatics, however, the number of new automatics being built is increasing. Automatic cars are usually more costly to buy, run and to maintain. Automatic cars use more fuel than manual cars and they can be more costly to fix and insure.
What Are The Advantages Of Taking Driving Lessons In An Automatic Car?
It is not necessarily easier to learn how to drive an automatic car, it all depends on what you are dealing with. Learning in an automatic car won’t help you if your problem is observation
Driving in an automatic is a good option if your problems with clutch control or gear changing. There is much less to consider when learning to drive in a city with lots of congestion. It is a stop-start driving style that means you’ll be changing gears constantly. This can be difficult for both experienced drivers and learner drivers.
The automatic car allows you to take your driving exam without worrying about stalling or having to use clutch control.
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 you can see, automatic cars are more expensive to own, maintain and run. This is why automatic driving lessons are more expensive than manual driving lessons.
A downside to learning to drive an automatic car is that your license does not qualify you to drive a manual car. However, if you pass your test in a manual car, you will be able to drive both.
It is possible that your future choices in buying or renting a vehicle or van may be limited by taking your driving test in an automatic car. Also, if later you decide you would prefer to drive manual cars, then you’ll need to take another driving test.
The pass rates for automatic cars are typically lower than those for manual cars. Don’t let it discourage you! Every year, thousands of learners pass driving tests in automatic car.
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Driving Instructors Approved By The DVSA
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Wibsey 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 your reasons for learning to drive are, our driving instructors can help you to pass your driving test quickly and inexpensively. 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 Wibsey 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 Wibsey
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.
Local driving instructors know Wibsey better than anyone else. 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. You will learn about the different pedals and how to steer, control your clutch, move off and stop. As your driving skills improve, you will be confronted with new challenges.
Your instructor will plan each lesson carefully so that you have the opportunity to drive through many junctions, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings in an easy-to-remember setting.
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. 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 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 and turning in the street (3-point turns), reversing around corners, and emergency stops. It will show you your current stage and how much you have still to learn.
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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 you choose the test centre that is closest to where your lessons have taken place. 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 Automatic Driving Lessons in Wibsey contact us today
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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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