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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. You can count on our friendly, professional driving instructors to help you.
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Manual and automatic refer to the type transmission, or gears that your car has. A manual car requires that you change the gears yourself when necessary. 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?
- Are There Any Downsides To Driving An Automatic Car?
- DVSA Registered Driving Instructors
- Your First Holme Driving Lesson
- The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
- Automatic Driving Lesson FAQs
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. Perhaps you have previously taken driving lessons in a manual car and found the handling of the gears difficult. Drivers may choose to drive an automatic because they can’t change gears easily 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.
A car equipped with an automatic transmission changes the gears automatically for you. You will need to change the gears yourself if you drive a manual transmission car.
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. Simply press the clutch down to change gear. The clutch must be down in order to move the gearstick and select the right gear for you. The majority of manual cars will have a clutch pedal, however, some cars can replace the pedal with a trigger or a button on the gearstick.
An automatic car doesn’t need a clutch as the gears are automatically changed. The car will automatically change gears as the speed increases and when the car slows down, it will automatically shift to a lower gear. In an automatic car you don’t need to know how to coordinate the clutch, gear lever and accelerator. This makes it easier to learn how to drive an automatic car rather than a manual. Instead of a clutch, an automatic car has a footrest. Automatic cars don’t have a clutch, so it is much harder to stall them. You will also not accidentally place the car in an incorrect gear, or grind the gears.
Manuals also have a different gear stick from Automatics. 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. With the possible exception of neutral (which is used in heavy traffic or at traffic lights), most operations are quite obvious.
Another difference is that a manual car will not move on the flat unless you use the accelerator. An automatic, however, can be set into reverse or drive and the car will move by itself. The car will move even though it is not going very fast, until you use the accelerator. If you’re used to driving manual cars and want to switch to an automatic, this is something you need to remember.
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Which Are More Popular: Automatic or Manual Cars?
Manual cars are the most popular in the UK, but the number of automatics being manufactured is increasing. Automatics can be more expensive to buy, run and maintain. On average they use more fuel than manual cars, and they are more expensive to repair and 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. 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. Driving in urban areas with lots congestion it is easier. 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.
You can take your driving test in an automatic car, eliminating the possibility of the car stalling and any clutch control problems. 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.
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 Any Downsides To Driving An Automatic Car?
As stated above, automatic cars tend be more expensive than manual cars to purchase, 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. 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. You will have to take your driving test again if you decide to drive a manual car.
Pass rates for automatic cars are usually lower than those in manual cars. This shouldn’t discourage you, however, as many learners pass their driving test with automatic cars each year.
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DVSA Registered Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors are approved by and registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and provide high-quality driving lessons in Holme to drivers of all ages, abilities and levels. 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.
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. Each driving lesson and course is carefully designed to help you obtain your driving license as soon as possible.
Driving lessons in Holme are taught by qualified instructors who will help you develop safe driving skills and good driving habits for a reasonable price. They aim to make you a competent and confident driver.
Your First Holme Driving Lesson
Your driving instructor will begin with an introduction chat to learn about your driving skills and experience. Don’t worry if you have not had driving lessons before as most people haven’t During the chat, they will check your provisional driving licence and do an eye exam. Then, they will go over the basics of the car that you will be learning in.
Local Holme driving instructors know the area better than anyone. 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. 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. 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. Your progress record will include all the topics that you must master in order to drive safely throughout your driving career. These include techniques like parallel parking, turning in traffic (3-point turn), reversing around corners and an emergency stop. 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
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. 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.
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Automatic Driving Lesson FAQs
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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