In an automatic car there is no clutch pedal and no gear stick to work. The car changes gear for you, so you can put your attention where it matters: the road, the mirrors and the traffic around you.
That makes the early lessons calmer. You are not worrying about stalling at a junction or rolling back on a hill, which is a real help on Edinburgh’s busy roundabouts and steep streets. Every Learn With AutoDrive lesson is in an automatic car, taught by a DVSA-approved instructor.
If you pass your test in an automatic, your licence lets you drive automatic cars only. To drive a manual later, you would need to pass another test in a manual car.
For many drivers that is no drawback. All fully electric cars are automatic, and so are most hybrids, so an automatic licence fits the cars more and more people are buying.
An automatic is likely to suit you if:
It depends on your experience. Complete beginners typically need around 40 hours of tuition. We assess your driving in the first lesson and give you an honest estimate.
See our lesson prices, or if you need your licence quickly, look at our intensive courses.
Call or WhatsApp 07859 294532, or send us a message. We reply within 2 hours.
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