One of the first decisions you make as a learner is whether to learn in an automatic or a manual car. Both have real advantages — here is how to decide.
The licence rule that matters most
If you pass your test in an automatic, your licence only lets you drive automatic cars. If you pass in a manual, you can drive both manual and automatic cars.
Reasons to learn in an automatic
- No clutch or gear changes, so more attention stays on the road
- Easier in heavy stop-start traffic, like the high streets around Wood Green and Enfield
- Often a better fit for nervous learners
- More and more new cars, including hybrids and electric cars, are automatic
Reasons to learn in a manual
- Your licence covers both manual and automatic cars
- Useful if you might drive a family car, work vehicle or hire car that is manual
- You develop a deeper feel for how the car behaves
Still not sure?
Gokhan offers both automatic lessons and manual lessons. Tell him about your plans and he will give you an honest recommendation.