Should You Take Driving Lessons in Automatic Cars?
Automatic cars are growing in popularity, so it’s worth considering whether they are the right choice for you. Driving lessons automatic can make driving easier for nervous learners, as they don’t have to worry about using the clutch or changing gears. Automatic cars are also good for drivers with health issues that prevent them from using a manual car, or those who need to pass their test sooner.
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RED Driving Schools have expert instructors who can provide lessons in both automatic and manual vehicles, so you can decide which one is best for you. On a per-lesson basis, automatic lessons are more expensive than manual. However, many learners find that they need fewer lessons when learning in an automatic car, so it may end up being cheaper overall.
You should also think about whether you plan to drive an automatic or manual car in the long term, and whether you want to hire a car on trips abroad. An automatic licence only qualifies you to drive automatic cars, whereas a manual licence allows you to drive both.
Before you start your first driving lesson, your instructor will check that you have a valid provisional licence, and that you’re legally allowed to drive. They’ll then explain the controls of the car, and how to operate them. You’ll practice moving off and stopping, and will probably begin to learn about the blind spot check.
It’s important to remember that you’ll need to pass both the theory and practical tests before you can start driving independently. The theory test is the same regardless of which type of car you learn to drive in.