Learning in a manual vehicle
Learning to drive in a manual car gives you full control of the vehicle and equips you with skills that many drivers value long-term. If you want the widest range of driving opportunities and the confidence to handle different driving conditions, manual lessons could be the right choice.
Why Choose Manual?
Maximum Flexibility
A manual driving licence allows you to drive both manual and automatic vehicles once you pass - giving you more freedom when buying, renting, or borrowing a car.
More Control Over the Car
Learning how to use the clutch and gears helps you understand how the car behaves, especially on hills, in slow traffic, or in poor weather conditions.
Better for Certain Careers
Some industries still require manual driving—delivery roles, emergency services, and certain commercial jobs often prefer or require manual skills.
Potentially Cheaper Cars
Manual cars can be more affordable to buy and maintain, and some learners find insurance lower when starting out.
Learning in an automatic vehicle
Learning to drive in a manual car gives you full control of the vehicle and equips you with skills that many drivers value long-term. If you want the widest range of driving opportunities and the confidence to handle different driving conditions, manual lessons could be the right choice.
Easier to Learn
Without gears or clutch to manage, you can focus fully on the road, traffic, and developing safe driving habits - making the learning process more relaxed and straightforward.
Smooth, Stress-Free Driving
Automatic cars handle gear changes for you, which means no stalling, no rolling back on hills, and fewer things to think about in busy traffic.
Ideal for Nervous or Newer Drivers
If you’re anxious about coordination or overwhelmed by the idea of juggling pedals and gear shifts, automatic lessons reduce the cognitive load and help build confidence quicker.
Perfect for Modern Driving
More new cars - especially hybrids and electric vehicles - are automatic as standard. Learning automatic means you’re aligned with where the future of driving is headed.