my husband has an automatic but can drive manual also, i`ve been learning in a manual but cant be doing with the clutch. i know i`ll then only be able to drive automatics if i pass in one so will be limited to cars i own but i`m just having lesson after lesson££
2007-03-21 04:14:36 · 20 answers · asked by Boggle7667 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
you should try a different instructor first, you might get on with someone else, my instructor taught mea counting pattern to know what speed to let the clutch out, it will obviously be morebenficial to pass in a manual, once you pass and a few months drivin in a manual you'll find it dead easy, hardly having to think, you learn so much more when your by yourself driving, i'm only 18, so i'm really not a mega experienced driver at all but i used to worry if i'd get on with a clutch, but it's piece of cake now
2007-03-21 04:20:09 · answer #1 · answered by climba32 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd say go for manual as you may need to drive someone else's car in an emergency for instance which you won't be able to do with an automatic licence. Also there are more manuals on sale than automatics in the UK so when it comes to replacing your car you will have a better choice.
Good luck with your test!!
2007-03-21 04:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by ChocLover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick with the manual, it may save a life some day being able to drive a manual as most cars are manual, best to have the ability to drive both, and also be more flexible when purchasing a new car.
2007-03-21 04:19:25 · answer #3 · answered by BobC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have almost answered your own question. Ideally learn to drive and pass your test in a manual. Then you have the choice of driving a manual or automatic.
2007-03-21 04:18:33 · answer #4 · answered by Beanbag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Def stick to learning in a manual! Coz if you learn in an automatic you will only ever be able to drive an automatic. Learning in a manual is a good idea just incase!
2007-03-21 04:25:40 · answer #5 · answered by vickyvixen84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have opportunity, learn to drive manual stick-shift vehicles first. 14 years ago, when I was 18 and a senior in high school, I learned to drive a manual 4 speed car that was 4 years older than me. it was a small car. A few months later I was on a job and my boss needed me to drive a HUGE 4 -TON TRUCK........when I told him I was scared, he told me: "You dirve a manual car right? Same principle of operation. You'll do fine." And you know what? He was right!
Once you learn to drive manual, you can drive anything - and that's a useful life-skill you may one day need in an emergency.
2007-03-21 04:26:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im also learning to drive in a manual and go mad with the clutch and keep stalling but i think it`s best so as you`ve said your not limited to the cars you can drive.I`d keep at it and hopefully we`ll both manage to control the clutch!
2007-03-21 04:19:32 · answer #7 · answered by onlyme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick with manual - it will be better in the long run - you may change your mind in the future and if you do you'll have to go thru the test all over again - get it out of the way now and then it doesn't matter what you drive
2007-03-21 04:19:11 · answer #8 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice makes perfect. Not only would it be better to learn to drive a manual for emergency purposes, but manual cars get better gas mileage. You'll save money your whole life if you can learn to drive a stick shift! Keep at it, you'll get it soon enough.
2007-03-21 04:21:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep learning on the manual. As others have said, you never know when you might need to drive one!
2007-03-21 04:20:17 · answer #10 · answered by jet-set 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋