Automatic Driving Lessons
Automatic driving lessons are becoming more and more popular and demand is certainly growing. Learners may prefer this style of driving as it causes less distraction due to there being no gear changes or a clutch to manipulate.
Learners enjoy the simplicity of an automatic and feel they can focus more on driving and more importantly driving safely as they feel calmer and more in control of the vehicle. Although the early stages of driving are made easier as there is no clutch or gear changes to practice and become competent with, the essence of driving and the journey remains the same for both automatic and manual.
Nervous learners may prefer this style as it is less stressful due to having one less thing to focus on which in turn enables the learners to focus more on spotting hazards and acting accordingly.
Benefits of Automatic:
- Fewer things to focus on as there is no changing gears or clutch
- More eco-friendly
- All electric and Hybrid vehicles are automatic – UK to Ban the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030
- Early stages of driving is more easier
- Easier to drive in highly congested areas and in traffic
The main difference between manual and automatic cars is in the gearboxes. With manual cars, the driver is responsible for changing between gears as they accelerate and decelerate, whilst in an automatic, the car does it all (well, most of it anyway) for you.
Automatic cars still have some gears, but they appear more basic than those with manual transmissions. The main four gears you tend to find in automatic vehicles are:
- P – Park – used for parking as the wheels will automatically lock to prevent rolling.
- D – Drive – used when driving forwards; the car will move between gears automatically as you increase speed (such as when you’re on a motorway).
- N – Neutral – used optionally when the car is stationary in a traffic jam or at traffic lights.
- R – Reverse – used when driving backwards.
