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The ability to drive is a crucial skill and could be your ticket 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 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. 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 Is The Difference Between Manual Cars And Automatic Cars?
- Which Is Most Popular Automatic Or Manual Cars?
- What Are The Advantages Of Taking Driving Lessons In An Automatic Car?
- Are There Any Downsides To Driving An Automatic Car?
- DVSA Registered Driving Instructors
- Your First Driving Lesson In Stockbridge
- The Driving Test Centre You Should Choose
- Automatic Driving Lesson Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Difference Between Manual Cars 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. 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.
If you are driving an automatic transmission car, it will automatically change the gears for you. If you drive a car with a manual transmission, then you will need to change the gears as you speed up and slow down.
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. When you need to change gear, you press down on the clutch. When the clutch is down, you can move the stick to select the proper gear for your speed. Most manual cars have a clutch pedal, but some cars have a trigger or button on the gearstick.
An automatic car does not have a clutch, as the changing of the gears are done automatically by the car. The car will automatically change gears as the speed increases and when the car slows down, it will automatically shift 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. A footrest replaces the clutch and is used instead of a pedal. It is difficult for automatic cars to stall as they don’t have a clutch. Also, you won’t accidentally put the car into the wrong gear or grind the gears.
A Manual’s gear stick is different than an Automatic. A manual allows you to choose from 5 forward gears, possibly 6, 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. 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 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. While it will move it won’t be very fast until you press 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 Is Most Popular Automatic Or Manual Cars?
In the UK manual cars are more popular than automatics, however, the number of new automatics being built is increasing. Automatic cars tend to be more expensive to purchase, run and 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?
The process of learning how to drive an automatic car isn’t always easier, it all depends upon what difficulties you are experiencing. It won’t make much of a difference to you if you have a common issue like 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. Driving in traffic-heavy areas will require you to change gears frequently because of the constant stop-start nature. For both experienced drivers and those just starting to learn how to drive manual cars, this can be frustrating.
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 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 you can see, automatic cars are more expensive to own, maintain and run. 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. However, if you pass your test in a manual car, you will be able 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.
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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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 Stockbridge to drivers of all ages, abilities and levels. It doesn’t matter if its your your first driving lesson or if you have been driving for a while and just want to refresh your skills, you will feel calm and confident as you learn to drive.
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.
You can be sure that when you are learning to drive with one of our driving instructors in Stockbridge you will receive the highest quality driving instruction possible. Their goal is to help you become confident and competent driver.
Your First Driving Lesson In Stockbridge
Your instructor will conduct an introductory chat with you to discover your driving experience and current driving abilities. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t had any driving lessons previously as the majority of our customers have never taken driving lessons previously either. They will then check that your provisional license is valid, check your eyesight and go over the basics of the car that you will be learning in.
Local Stockbridge driving instructors know the area better than anyone. Your driving lesson will be held in quiet surroundings away from any traffic so that you can slowly improve your confidence with driving. You will learn about the different pedals and how to steer, control your clutch, move off and stop. 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. Our driving instructors are trained to help you be safe on the roads and pass your driving test. 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, turning in traffic (3-point turn), reversing around corners and an emergency stop. 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
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 that you choose a test centre closest to where you have had your driving lessons. 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 Frequently Asked Questions
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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