When doing driving lessons whats better to learn in a automatic or a manual car?

Lauren

It's more beneficial in the long run to learn in a manual car.

It's easier to learn in an automatic but an automatic license will only allow you to drive an automatic car whereas a manual license will allow you to drive either.

loopy loo

i know someone, who started off in a manual, couldn't get on with it, then went to automatic, and when she felt more confident on the road went back to manual, was more confident with gear changes and passed on her first attempt

fifilapoo114

manual, you can then drive either.

rosslyn2007

manual because if you pass your driving test in a automatic then you are not allowed to drive a manual but if you pass in a manual you can drive a automatic weird but true lol

captainfunky67

Manual.

Then you have the option to drive both.

Sal*UK

Manual - you can't drive one otherwise if you pass your test in an automatic.

pitterpat

Its EASIER to learn in an automatic, but its good to know how to drive manual. My suggestion is to learn the basics in an automatic and then go on to learn manual. That's what I did. When I bought my first car, dad talked me into getting a manual even though I didn't know how to drive it. He said he'd teach me. At first I hated it but I'm glad I did it. Now I prefer driving manual. I feel like I have more control.

Where I live, it doesn't matter what you take your test on, you can still drive either. I didn't realize it was different in other places. I think I would prefer that my state was that way. We have some TERRIBLE drivers where I live!

Stephen M

If you learn in an automatic you will only be able to drive an automatic. definately more beneficial to learn in a manual as it will probably make you a better driver even if it is a bit more difficult and might take slightly longer

Lorien C

Manual. If you learn to drive a stick, you will find that driving an auto is easy and you won't be limited to what you are able to drive.

In the US, it doesn't matter what you take your test with. If you pass you can legally drive any legally registered class C vehicle...no matter what kind of transmission.

However, unless you are VERY proficient with the manual, I would recommend taking your test in an auto...no need to make it harder to pass than necessary.

Paul T

Depends how quickly you need to learn and get your licence. It'll take longer to learn manual but its well worth... any idiot can drive an automatic!!

Pat

My recommendation is a standard transmission (manual). I seemed to learn better control over the car and understand more of how it handled because I was paying closer attention. Automatics are fine but they lack the feeling of control in my opinion.

Bob the Boat

Hi,
A manual transmission car every time.
I know a lot of Americans sit an automatic test, as most cars there are automatic
I have heard " can you drive a "four on the floor stick-shift" at a hire car desk
Of course I can, it is better than a go and stop pedal, and safer.
I admit to having a big automatic Transam in the Mid- East, and had to remember to tuck my left leg out of the way.
Another daft American thing on it was having no hand-brake.
Instead a left-footed parking brake pedal.
This produces alarming driving techniques

I went on to do an HGV 1 and tracked vehicle chitties
I couldn't of done that on an automatic licence - it is very restrictive.

So go for a manual transission thing every time.
It will stand you in good stead.

Bob

Red Rooster

There was a time when automatic trannys were not allowed in driving tests, in most states. You have a better feel and control with a manual shift, that will automatically transfer to you when you drive a variety of drive and drive-train systems.

Beth

Really doesn't matter too much, IMHO. But, if you learn on a manual, then you're likely to be better at it, and it's hard to learn manual later in life, trust me!

chameleon

Best learning and passing in a manual car as afterwards you can choose to drive auto if you want,but if you pass using a auto then by law you are stuck to only driving autos

I carried a Water melon!!

Its easier in a Automatic but when you pass your test you can only drive an Automatic car!

Perfectionist

its better to learn in a manual

TERRY READ

Personally speaking i would go for manual then you canget the best of both worlds by being able to drive both, if you opt for automatic you are tied to this type of gearbox.
When you pass you test in the manual and you buy your first car i would get a manual car as well so you gain rod craft in it then at a later date get an automatic.

pirate_princess

Automatic is easier to learn, no gears to change, clutch control to learn BUT you can only drive an automatic car once you have passed your test. With a manual you can drive either, it's definitely worth putting in the extra effort for manual, unless you can't get on with it at all.

BRITTATTACKKKâ„¢

I'd have to say manual, that way automatic is way easy, and, you won't not know how to drive manual if you have to in the future.

Sue

Start with an automatic. Learn about backing up, staying in your lane, turns, following distance, parking lots, gas stations, etc. in the automatic. There is enough to get used to here without the stresses of shifting.

However, it benefits everyone to learn (eventually) how to drive a manual (stick). If your state licences based on what skills you can demonstrate, then you should take as much time learning both vechicles as you need to to be comfortable with both at test time.

My dad always said, 'You should be able to drive every vehicle owned by your household' -- just in case you need to move a truck, start the lawn tractor, or make a quick trip in an emergency.

True story - pair of friends on vaction, in a manual-shift car. The driver got sick, and the passenger didn't know how to drive the car. They were stuck in a strange town for a few days with limited funds, waiting for another friend to be able to come get them and the car.

rowdy

Depends on what you mean by "better".

Learning in an automatic is "better" if you only want to drive automatics, as there's less to learn.

But learning in a manual is "better" if you might want to drive a manual, because if you learn in an automatic you won't be able to (not legally, anyway).

Of course, you can always learn in an automatic, then convert to a manual, if you want to do it that way - whatever works for you.

A Manual Car - then you can legally drive both.

But if you learn in an automatic you can ONLY drive an automatic when you pass.

Vince M

It is SO much easier to learn to drive in an automatic. If a beginning driver can eliminate one more distraction while he/she gains experience, then, so much the better.

In California, at least, the license does not specify or limit a driver to any one kind of transmission. Once you have learned and have some good driving experience, THEN I'd recommend learning to drive a stick, as it will be one more skill to have for possible future need.

dont worry be happy :)

automatic. then learn how to drive a manual

D G

As above

youwhatnow

Automatic all the way. In the UK, I believe, if you do your test in an automatic then you aren't allowed to drive a manual.

samans442

Go for the automatic. I'm wondering just how many people get issued a ticket for driving a manual if their license doesn't say that they can?

Worry about passing the test. And that's easier in an automatic.

I think this is one of those laws that cops don't really enforce. Like honking your horn when you pass a vehicle (it's a law, but when have you ever been pulled over for not doing that on the highway?).

Laura Elizabeth

automatic..its simpler..however people say that if u get bored easy learn on manual...if u ever plan to use manual at all...learn it first...besides automatic is easy so if u learn the hard one than ur way ahead of the game....umm so therefore it depends on u

Firefox

Which ever one you are going to buy as your first car after you .pass the test.

it's best to learn on a manual car there is less to remember

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