An honest look at what each licence lets you drive, and how to decide which suits you.
Manual or automatic? It’s one of the first choices you make when you start learning to drive, and it affects what you can drive for years to come. Here’s an honest look at both, so you can decide what’s right for you.
If you pass your test in a manual car, your licence lets you drive both manual and automatic cars.
If you pass your test in an automatic, your licence only covers automatic cars. To drive a manual later, you’d need to pass another practical test in a manual car. You wouldn’t need to retake your theory test, and you wouldn’t need a new provisional licence to learn.
The downside is that an automatic-only licence limits what you can drive, and that can matter more than people expect.
Most learners worry about the clutch at the start. It takes a little practice, but it soon becomes second nature. Our lessons are 2 hours long, which gives you time to get the hang of it without feeling rushed.
If you’re nervous, have a look at what to expect on your first driving lesson.
All our lessons are one-to-one in manual cars. If you’re unsure which is right for you, give us a call on 0800 048 7098 and we’ll talk it through honestly.
We give one-to-one manual driving lessons in Borehamwood, Colney Heath, Elstree, Harpenden, Hatfield, London Colney, Radlett, St Albans and Shenley.
A 2 hour lesson is £80, or save £20 with our 10 hour package for £380. We accept all major credit cards and PayPal.
