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Manual or Automatic: Which Should You Learn In?
Manual or automatic: which should you learn in? What each licence lets you drive, the pros and cons, and how to decide.
October 17, 2026
Practical advice for learner drivers, parents and anyone thinking of becoming a driving instructor, from Herts Driver Training.
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