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Driving is a valuable skill. It can lead to independence and freedom. You could be taking driving lessons as you have to commute to work, to pick up your children at school or to simply make it easier to get to where you need to be. Our professional driving instructors are friendly and can assist 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.
Both manual and automatic are the types of transmissions or gears found in a car. You must change the gears yourself in a manual car. As the name suggests an automatic car automatically changes the gears at the appropriate time.
- What Is The Difference Between Manual And Automatic Cars?
- Is A Manual Car Or Automatic Car The Most Popular?
- What Are The Benefits Of Learning To Drive In An Automatic Car?
- Is There A Downside To Driving An Automatic Car?
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructors
- Your Very First Driving Lesson In Wood End
- How to Choose A Driving Test Centre
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What Is 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. Perhaps you’ve had driving lessons in a manual vehicle before but found it 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. 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.
Automatic transmission cars automatically change gears for you. You must change the gears yourself if your car is manual transmission.
Manual cars usually have three pedals, the clutch, brake, and accelerator. 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. To change gear, you push the clutch down. When the clutch is down, you can then move the gearstick to select the required gear. A clutch pedal is standard on most manual cars, but some cars use a trigger or a button to replace it.
An automatic car doesn’t need a clutch as the gears are automatically changed. As the vehicle accelerates, it will automatically change the gears higher. When the car slows down or stops, the gears will automatically switch to the 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. A footrest is usually used in place of the clutch. Automatic cars do not have a clutch so they are very difficult to stall. 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. 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. 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 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. Although it won’t move very fast until your press the accelerator, it will still be moving. 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?
Manual cars are the most popular in the UK, but the number of automatics being manufactured is increasing. Automatic cars are usually more costly to buy, run and to 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 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. It is much easier to learn how to drive in urban areas that are jam-packed with traffic. Driving in traffic-heavy areas will require you to change gears frequently because of the constant stop-start nature. 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. 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 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.
Is There A Downside 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.
Another downside of learning to drive an automatic vehicle is that when you pass your driving test in an automatic, it doesn’t mean you can also drive a manual car. If you pass your driving test in a manual car, your license will permit you to drive both.
You may find that passing your test in an automatic car could limit your options for buying or renting a car in the future. In the event that you decide later to drive a manually-operated car, you will need another test.
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’re looking for Wood End automatic driving lessons we can help, contact us today to book your first lesson
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors are approved by and registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and provide high-quality driving lessons in Wood End to drivers of all ages, abilities and levels. 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.
Our driving instructors are available to help you pass the driving test as fast and cheaply as possible, no matter what your reason is for learning to drive. The instructors will offer a variety of driving lessons and courses, each designed to get you your driving licence as quickly as possible.
Driving lessons in Wood End are taught by qualified instructors who will help you develop safe driving skills and good driving habits for a reasonable price. Their goal is to help you become confident and competent driver.
Your Very First Driving Lesson In Wood End
Your instructor will have an introductory conversation to discuss 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 Wood End better than anyone else. Your driving lesson will begin on the back roads of Wood End, in a quiet area, away from other road users. This will allow you to increase your confidence and improve your driving skills in a quiet setting. First, you will learn how to use the pedals, steering, clutch control, moving away and stopping. You will face new challenges as your driving skills improve.
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.
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. You will benefit from their extensive knowledge and experience in driving and become a safe, confident driver.
Your driving instructor will give you a record of your driving progress. Your progress record will include all the topics that you must master in order to drive safely throughout your driving career. 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.
If you’re looking for Wood End automatic driving lessons we can help, contact us today to book your first lesson
How to Choose A Driving Test Centre
The choice of a test centre is up to you, but it can have an impact on how you perform and whether you pass. We recommend you choose the test centre that is closest to where your lessons have taken place. This will give you the advantage of being familiar with the area and roads when you take your driving test.
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What gear do you use when going uphill in an automatic?
Shift to Low Gear This is because you need to have enough pulling or engine power to safely climb an inclined road. What you need to do is shift to a low gear, which is either the D1, D2, or D3 that's found on your car's gear lever. Of note, some automatic cars have it labeled as L, 2, and 3.
What does S mean in automatic cars?
The S mode stands for sport. It provides you a more dynamic driving experience as the S mode varies the sensitivity of your car's throttle response. As a result, you would feel that your car's RPM will climb faster than usual as more fuel is injected into the cylinders as compared to using the D or Drive mode.
Should I put my car in neutral when stopping at a red light automatic?
Leave your car in gear at a red light It's much better to put your car in neutral and apply the handbrake to keep it stationary. When you put your car in neutral, the clutch is spared unnecessary wear and tear.
How do you stop an automatic car if the brakes fail?
If the brakes fail in an automatic car, release the throttle immediately and use the engine braking to slow down the vehicle. When the speed comes down, you can use the parking brake to try to stop the car.
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