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Driving is a necessary skill. This skill can open up new avenues to freedom and independence. 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.
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?
- Which Is Most Popular Automatic Or Manual Cars?
- What Are The Benefits Of Learning To Drive An Automatic?
- Is There A Downside To Driving An Automatic Car?
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructors
- Your First Park Wood Driving Lesson
- The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
- Automatic Driving Lessons Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Difference Between Manual And Automatic 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. Perhaps you’ve had driving lessons in a manual vehicle before but found it 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 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. 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 is used to change gears. The clutch is operated with the left foot and the other two pedals with your right foot. To change gear, you push the clutch down. 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.
Because an automatics car’s gears are changed automatically, it doesn’t have a clutch. 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. 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. Automatic cars are very difficult to stall because they don’t have a clutch. Also, you won’t accidentally put the car into the wrong gear or grind the gears.
Manuals have a different type of gear stick to an Automatic. You can choose between 1-5 forward gears and 1 reverse gear in a manual car. 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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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. Automatics can be more expensive to buy, run and 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?
Driving an automatic car is not necessarily any easier, it depends on the issues you are having. You won’t notice a difference if you struggling with a common problem such as observation.
Driving in an automatic is a good option if your problems with clutch control or gear changing. It is much easier to learn how to drive in urban areas that are jam-packed with traffic. It is a stop-start driving style that means you’ll be changing gears constantly. For both experienced drivers and those just starting to learn how to drive manual cars, this can be frustrating.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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DVSA Approved Driving Instructors
Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Park Wood 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 what your reason for learning, our driving instructors will help you pass your driving exam as fast and cheaply as possible. 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 Park Wood you will receive the highest quality driving instruction possible. Their goal is to help you become confident and competent driver.
Your First Park Wood Driving Lesson
Your instructor will have an introductory conversation to discuss your driving skills and experience. Don’t worry if you have not had driving lessons before as most people haven’t 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 Park Wood 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. The basics of driving, including how to steer and control the clutch, as well as moving off and stopping, will be covered first. You’ll face new challenges as you improve your driving skills.
Your driving instructor will carefully plan every lesson of you so that you will drive through various junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings in a familiar 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 have been specially trained to help you pass your driving test and be safe on the roads. 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 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 give you an overview of where you are at and the amount you still have 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 Lessons Frequently Asked Questions
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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