Why Choose Automatic Driving Lessons?

Many learners wonder whether to choose automatic or manual driving lessons. While both have their benefits, here’s why automatic driving lessons might be the perfect choice for you:

1. Easier to Learn

Automatic cars are simpler to drive because you don’t need to worry about changing gears manually or operating a clutch. This means less to think about, allowing you to focus on road safety, traffic awareness, and building driving confidence.

2. High Demand for Automatic Licenses

With the increasing popularity of automatic vehicles especially Hybrid and full electric, more people choose to drive automatics. Many new cars sold today are automatics, and automatic vehicles are becoming the preferred choice for commuters and long-distance drivers.

reduce your stress by learning to drive in an automatic

3. Less Stressful

For many people, learning to drive in a manual car can be very overwhelming, especially when trying to coordinate gear changes and clutch control. Driving an automatic car removes this stress, making learning more enjoyable and less frustrating.

4. Faster Learning Process

Automatic cars are more intuitive when learning to drive. Without the need for gear shifting, you can progress faster through your lessons and start driving on the road with greater ease. This often leads to fewer lessons and lower overall costs.

Automatic cars and more easy to drive in the city

5. Perfect for City Driving

In stop-and-start traffic, automatic cars are a huge advantage. With an automatic, you don’t have to constantly change gears or worry about stalling in busy traffic. This makes automatic cars particularly suited to urban driving, where traffic lights, queues, and frequent stops are common.

Less physical effort when driving an automatic car

6. Less Physical Effort

Manual cars require constant gear changes with foot movement between the clutch, brake, and accelerator.

For those with limited mobility or those just looking for a more comfortable driving experience, automatic cars are less demanding and more relaxed, reducing physical strain.

Our Driving School Car...

The beautiful Mini Cooper as used by the Italian Job Driving School based in Congleton, Cheshire.

“The Mini Cooper is the ultimate car to learn to drive in, with superb maneuverability, leather heated seats, reversing camera and most importantly loads of fun to drive!”