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Advantages of Automatic Transmission
I just want to get from A to B as easily as possible.Driving a car with automatic transmission is easier. Driving around busy towns requires constant gear changing, depressing the clutch and clutch control in manual transmission all of which is not an issue with automatics.
I need to take my driving test. What's the quickest and easiest option?
Learner drivers inevitably find synchronizing the clutch with the gears a challenge. You have probably seen many learner drivers stall a car due to bad clutch control. Many learner drivers opt for an automatic for its simplicity. As an automatic is easier and faster to learn, less money is likely to be spent on driving lessons as lesson driving lessons are required. Automatic driving lessons are typically a slightly higher price than manual however.
Learner drivers inevitably find synchronizing the clutch with the gears a challenge. You have probably seen many learner drivers stall a car due to bad clutch control. Many learner drivers opt for an automatic for its simplicity. As an automatic is easier and faster to learn, less money is likely to be spent on driving lessons as lesson driving lessons are required. Automatic driving lessons are typically a slightly higher price than manual however.
Even some experienced drivers who have taken and passed the driving test never seem to get to grips with a manual cars clutch and may on many occasions stall the car when moving off. Again, this is a problem not found in automatics.
Advantages of Manual Transmission
How much will one cost?Manual transmission cars are cheaper than the automatic equivalent. An automatic transmission is more complicated than a manual transmission to develop and build and in the UK there are less of them manufactured, therefore automatics costs more to make and ultimately cost more to purchase to the consumer.
I have an automatic driving licence, what's my options?
If you are licensed to drive a manual car in the UK, you are also permitted to drive an automatic vehicle on public roads.
If you are licensed to drive a manual car in the UK, you are also permitted to drive an automatic vehicle on public roads.
If you are licensed for an automatic car, then you are not permitted to drive a manual on public roads. If you wanted to drive a manual, you will need to re-sit the UK driving test for manual transmission cars.
What if my car breaks down?
If you drive an automatic, but are licensed to drive manual and your car breaks down, your repair garage may provide you with a courtesy car. The garage is highly likely to provide you with a manual transmission courtesy car although an automatic would be unlikely.
If you drive an automatic, but are licensed to drive manual and your car breaks down, your repair garage may provide you with a courtesy car. The garage is highly likely to provide you with a manual transmission courtesy car although an automatic would be unlikely.
The advantages of a manual licence means if a courtesy car is essential, the need for finding a garage that can provide a an automatic is not essential. Being restricted to an automatic licence may require renting an automatic car which will be costly and again, pose problems in finding a company that provides automatics.
Automatics and manuals in snow and ice.
Manuals do offer a distinct advantage over automatics when driving in snow and ice. Engine brake is an important factor when driving on a slippery surface such as snow and ice. Using the footbrake as little as possible is essential in reducing the risk of a skid when slowing down or stopping. As manual transmission vehicles allow you full control over gears and speed by using clutch control, engine braking can be mastered, giving you maximum control in such dangerous conditions. See how to drive in snow for further information.
Manuals do offer a distinct advantage over automatics when driving in snow and ice. Engine brake is an important factor when driving on a slippery surface such as snow and ice. Using the footbrake as little as possible is essential in reducing the risk of a skid when slowing down or stopping. As manual transmission vehicles allow you full control over gears and speed by using clutch control, engine braking can be mastered, giving you maximum control in such dangerous conditions. See how to drive in snow for further information.
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