Below is an overview of the differences between each type of driving lesson - manual or automatic - and what you can expect from each. It is important to note that automatic diving lessons are not available in all areas, and that asking (for example) for a female automatic instructor may significantly decrease your chances of being able to locate a suitable instuctor. As more driving instructors join the company, more driving lesson slots will become available.

To increase your chances of getting the times and days you want we would advise you to consider Block Bookings.

Why should I take driving lessons in a manual car?

There is no compelling reason for why you should take lessons in a manual car over an automatic except one: if you have a manual licence then you can drive both manual and automatic cars. This obviously opens up the types of vehicles that you can drive and also means that you do not have to pass a seperate practical test to drive an automatic car.

If cost is important then being able to drive a manual car is the obvious choice.

What are the benefits of a manual car over an automatic?

Manual cars are by far and away the most common type of car on the road at the moment, and this is reflected in the number of instructors that teach in them. It is generally cheaper to learn in a manual car, there is a wider choice of vehicles as well as the overall cost of the vehicles being cheaper to both buy and maintain.

Why are manual car driving lessons cheaper to drive?

Manual cars are cheaper to run and maintain, and they also cost less to buy. Generally speaking it is also easier to find a manual instructor than an automatic one. As in most cases it tends to be supply and demand - manual cars tend to be the most popular ones to learn in as they are the most common type of car on the road.

Why should I take driving lessons in an automatic car?

Automatic cars, in general, are easier to learn in initially as there are less controls to have to master. Previously it had been difficult to find a car that was automatic but now there is starting to be more choice of car available. Also, they tend to be better to drive around town where there is going to be a lot of stopping and starting.

If speed of learning is important to you then taking driving lessons in an automatic car is the obvious choice.

What are the benefits of an automatic car over a manual one?

Generally speaking automatic cars tend to be easier to drive, not having gears or a clutch to worry about. People tend to find that overall, fewer lessons are needed to reach test standard on average. Also the lack of complexity and fewer controls make automatic cars a good choice for the older driver.

Why are automatic car driving lessons more expensive?

Automatic cars are more specialist vehicles than manual cars and this tends to be reflected in the cost of the vehicle. As it is more difficult to find an automatic instructor, you tend to find automatic instructors have fewer spaces in their diaries. As a large driving school we can offer more automatic instructors (dependant on area).