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Lessons for Learners in an Automatic Car

The smart ForFour manual and automatic cars together

Here at The Smart Way we are pleased to announce that as of October 2008 we have been able to add an automatic Smart ForFour car to our range.

Not so long ago, the price of an automatic car was considerably higher than the cost of a comparable manual, the gearboxes themselves were also physically bulky, this meant that the automatic option was often saved for the more expensive end of the market, often large cars. Technical improvements have made it practical for car makers to offer automatic gearbox options in much smaller cars today, with most manufacturers able to offer an automatic variant in their small car ranges. This has led many learners to decide to take their lessons in automatic cars only. The automatic car seen from the front

Peoples reasons for this vary greatly, but include:

Not having to worry about the gears means one less distraction when facing busy, difficult traffic.

Modern automatics change gear at the best time for the car, regardless of what else is happening, thus keeping the car running efficiently, saving fuel and reducing carbon emissions.

No jerky clutch movements means a smooth ride for your passengers.

Is an automatic easier? Will I be able to learn to drive quicker?

Because learning to drive in an automatic is generally regarded as a little easier, most people can expect to pass their driving test in an automatic car quite a bit sooner than they would in a manual one. However, you must be aware that if you take and pass a driving test using an automatic car (known as a category B1 license) you WILL NOT be legally entitled to drive a manual car without L plates and a supervising driver until you sit and pass the test again in a manual car. This may cause complications if you are hiring a car, for example on holiday or if you need to drive in an emergency. However, for some people taking lessons, and passing a driving test in an automatic car is a very effective way of getting on the road while they continue to practice in the manual car, taking more time to get used to the clutch and gears.

A nice view of our automatic car, the smart forfour in pale green, striking with is silver livery

What will the lessons entail?

The driving test for automatic cars is the same as the test for manuals, therefore, at The Smart Way, our lessons will follow the exact same format as those in the manual car. You will be taught according to our structured syllabus at a pace that suits you and will receive the same study aids as those learning in the manual cars.

Lessons with start with learning about the controls and how they work, mastering basic control of the car. Then you will be introduced to basic road procedures, learning how to deal with hazards, progressing from the simple up to the more complicated. Finally you will learn to start to interpret what other road users are doing and discover how to deal with them safely. Remember, none of this part of driving changes because you are in a different car!! You will also learn all of the maneuvering exercises required to control the car in awkward situations.

This sounds like what I am looking for... do you teach in my area?

Our automatic car is mainly based in West Lothian, so our main areas are Livingston, Bathgate, Armadale, Linlithgow and East, West and Mid Calder. We also take it to the west side of Edinburgh and into Fife, but mainly around Rosyth, Dumfermline, Inverkeething, Burnt Island etc. If you are looking for automatic driving lessons is other locations close to those listed please give us a call. If we are already teaching near you then there is an excellent chance that we can accomodate you.

How much will this cost me?

We constantly monitor our lesson prices to ensure that we remain competitive. Check out our prices page to see our current prices. Our price promise to you. If our cost increase (fuel price rises) and we put our lesson prices up to our new students, we will NOT increase our prices to our existing customers.

Finally, to find out what our past and existing customers think of our service, click the Customer Reviews link in the banner to the left.

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Post - 61 Martin Brae, Ladywell West, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6UT

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