Thorpe Automatic Driving Lessons

What Is The Difference Between Automatic Cars And Manual Cars?

Driving a manual car isn’t for everyone, especially if you live in a busy area where shifting gears and controlling the clutch are a daily part of your driving. Perhaps you have previously taken driving lessons in a manual car and found the handling of the gears difficult. A driver may also choose an automatic car because they are unable to change gears as easily 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 .

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.

The clutch, brake and accelerator are the three pedals used in manual cars. You also have a gear stick which when used with the clutch allows you to change the gears. The clutch is operated using your left foot while the other two are controlled with your right foot. When you need to change gear, you press down on the clutch. To select the correct gear for your speed, when the clutch is down simply move the gear stick for the right 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 does without a clutch because the gears are changed automatically. 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 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. Instead of a clutch pedal, there’s usually a footrest. Automatic cars don’t have a clutch, so it is much harder to stall them. 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 has one reverse gear and five, possibly 6, forward gears. 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 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. It will move, but it won’t go very fast unless you push the accelerator. This is important to remember if you’re used to driving a manual car and plan to switch to an automatic

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Is A Manual Car Or Automatic Car The Most Popular?

Manual cars are more popular than automatics in the UK, but 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 Benefits Of Learning To Drive In An Automatic Car?

Although learning to drive in an automatic car can be easier than driving a manual car, it all depends on your specific difficulties. It won’t make much of a difference to you if you have a common issue like observation.

If you are having difficulty with clutch control or gear changes, learning to drive an automatic will be a lot easier. When you learn to drive in an urban environment with lots of traffic, there is less to worry about. It is a stop-start driving style that means you’ll be changing gears constantly. Even if you’re an experienced driver, this can be quite frustrating.

Taking your driving test in an automatic car is easier than driving in a manual car as you do not have the risk of stalling the car and any struggles you have with clutch control. 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 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 we have already mentioned, automatic cars are generally more expensive to buy, run and maintain. This is why automatic driving lessons are more expensive than manual driving lessons.

One downside to learning how to drive in an automatic car is that it does not allow you to drive a manual car. Your licence will allow both if you pass your manual driving test.

You may find that passing your test in an automatic car could limit your options for buying or renting a car in the future. If you decide that you want to drive a manual vehicle, you will need to take the test again

Automatic cars have a lower pass rate than manual cars. This shouldn’t discourage you, however, as many learners pass their driving test with automatic cars each year.

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Driving Instructors Approved By The DVSA

Our Driving Instructors offer high-quality driving lessons in Thorpe for drivers of all ages abilities and levels. They are approved and registered with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and have years of experience 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.

If you choose to learn with one our driving instructors in Thorpe, then you can rest assured that you are in the hands of a professional driving instructor who is qualified to help you improve your driving skills and teach you to drive safely. They aim to make you a competent and confident driver.

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Our Thorpe driving instructors are waiting for your call and are ready to answer any questions you may have about your first automatic driving lesson