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Both manual and automatic are the types of transmissions or gears found in a car. In a manual vehicle, you are required to change the gears yourself at the correct time. As the name suggests an automatic car will change the gears automatically when needed.
It can be difficult to learn how to drive a manual vehicle, especially if you live in a busy area where daily driving involves lots of changing gears and clutch control. Perhaps you’ve had driving lessons in a manual vehicle before but found it difficult to handle the gears. Drivers may choose to drive an automatic because they can’t change gears easily due to a disability. If this describes you, you are not alone. Many people find learning to drive and passing their test in an automatic much easier and more enjoyable.
What’s The Difference Between Manual And Automatic Cars?
An automatic transmission car changes the gears automatically for you as your speed increases or decreases. You will need to change the gears yourself if you drive a manual transmission car.
There are three pedals in manual cars, the clutch, brake, and the accelerator. They also come with a gear stick, used in conjunction with the clutch to change gears. The clutch is operated with the left foot and the other two pedals with your right foot. To change gear, you push the clutch down. When the clutch is down, you can then move the gearstick to select the required gear. Most manual cars have a clutch pedal, but some cars have a trigger or button on the gearstick.
An automatic car doesn’t need a clutch as the gears are automatically changed. The car will automatically change gears as the speed increases and when the car slows down, it will automatically shift to a lower gear. The co-ordination between the clutch, accelerator and gear lever is not required when driving an automatic car. This makes it much easier to learn how to drive an automatic car over a manual. A footrest is usually used in place of the clutch. It is difficult for automatic cars to stall as they don’t have a clutch. You will also not accidentally place the car in an incorrect gear, or grind the gears.
A Manual’s gear stick is different than an Automatic. A manual has one reverse gear and five, possibly 6, forward gears. An Automatic has four main operations. Although there are variations, the four main operations for the gear stick are (P) park (D) drive (N) neutral (R) reverse. With the possible exception of neutral (which is used in heavy traffic or at traffic lights), most operations are quite obvious.
Another difference is the fact that you must use the accelerator to get a manual vehicle to move on the flat. But if you put an automatic into drive or reverse, the car will creep along all by itself. Although it won’t move very fast until your press the accelerator, it will still be moving. This is something to keep in mind if you want to switch from a manual to an automatic car.
An automatic car is a good choice if you live in a hilly region. Because you don’t need to find the bite of the clutch in an automatic, it is less likely that you will roll backwards when doing a hill start.
It comes down to your personal preference whether you drive in an automatic car or a manual. For some, driving an automatic is much easier. Some drivers like the extra control you get driving a manual car.
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Which Car Manual Or Automatic Is The Most Popular?
Manual cars are more popular than automatics in the UK, but the number of new automatics being built is increasing. Automatics can be more expensive to buy, run and maintain. They consume more fuel than a manual car, and are also more costly to repair or insure.
What Are The Benefits Of Learning To Drive An Automatic?
The process of learning how to drive an automatic car isn’t always easier, it all depends upon what difficulties you are experiencing. You won’t notice a difference if you struggling with a common problem such as observation.
It is possible to learn to drive an automatic car if gear changes or clutch control are difficult for you. When you learn to drive in an urban environment with lots of traffic, there is less to worry about. You will need to constantly change your gear because of the stop-start nature involved in driving in densely populated areas. This can be difficult for both experienced drivers and learner drivers.
An automatic car makes it easier when doing your driving test as you do not have the risk of stalling the car and any struggles you have with clutch control.
If you have difficulties with the gears in a manual car, an automatic car may be a better choice. You might find it easier to learn how to drive and pass your driving test.
Are There Downsides to Driving an Automatic Car?
Automatic cars are more costly to purchase, maintain and run than manual cars. Automatic driving lessons can often be more expensive that manual driving lessons because of this.
Another downside of learning to drive an automatic vehicle is that when you pass your driving test in an automatic, it doesn’t mean you can also drive a manual car. You can drive both manual and automatic cars if your test is passed in a manual car.
You may find that passing your test in an automatic car could limit your options for buying or renting a car in the future. In the event that you decide later to drive a manually-operated car, you will need another test.
Automatic cars have a lower pass rate than manual cars. Don’t let it discourage you! Every year, thousands of learners pass driving tests in automatic car.
Automatic Driving Lessons FAQ
Is automatic easier than manual?
The most obvious benefit is that driving an automatic is considerably easier than driving a manual car. Driving can be less stressful, and it may be safer too. After all, if you don't have to worry about gear changes, you'll be able to focus entirely on the road ahead of you.
Are automatic cars better for nervous drivers?
Automatics are often a good choice for learners who need to pass their test sooner. Nervous drivers will also be able to build up their confidence more quickly if they don't have to worry about the clutch.
Do you have to do a theory test for automatic?
You usually need to take the theory test before you can get your full car driving licence. You do not need to take the car theory test if you: want to upgrade an automatic car licence to a manual one.
What happens in an automatic driving test?
The automatic driving test is a simplified version of the full driving test — because learners don't need to learn how to master a clutch or manual gears leaving them to concentrate on accelerating, steering, braking, manoeuvres and identifying possible hazards.