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Automatic cars differ from manual for the fact that there is no clutch pedal to operate.
The left foot should not be used at all. The right foot is used to operate the accelerator (gas) pedal and the brake pedal. This makes it a very popular choice by learners who find it difficult to get used to the gears and clutch when driving a manual car. It is also classed as a better option for the older and disabled learner drivers.
It is always recommended that manual lessons are taken initially as once you have passed your test in an automatic car you would have to re sit another practical if you later decide to drive a manual car.
One of the benefits of the automatic car is that after you have selected drive with the gear selector the automatic gearbox changes the gears for you. There are still times though that you will need to select a specific gear to help control the car or to lock the car in a certain gear stop the car changing up for example when driving down a steep hill. You will also need to use the handbrake and brakes a lot more within the drive.
We now have female instructors that teach in the automatic cars
Some instructors have adaptions for the disabled pupil. Call to see if they are in your area
Common reasons why pupils decide to learn in an automatic
- Believe it to be easier
- Lacks confidence in their ability to drive
- Wanting to get through the learning process quicker
- Short legs for the pedals
- Previous instructor advised to try
- Struggles with clutch control
- Struggles with gears
- Lazy driver
- Has an automatic sat in the drive
- Has disabilities and has no choice
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