Welcome to Hardman Driving School, where we specialize in automatic driving lessons. We understand that everyone wants to make learning new skills as easy as possible, and learning in an automatic car can take the stress out of modern-day driving.
According to government legislation, by 2035, all new vehicles sold in the UK will have an automatic transmission. At Hardman Driving School, we offer you the opportunity to learn to drive in what many people view as the future of motoring. Learning in an automatic vehicle has several advantages:
- More confidence – no stalling or rolling back on hills.
- Less distraction – no clutch or gear lever to coordinate.
- More time to concentrate on controlling the vehicle.
- More time to develop judgement of speed and steering .
- More time to concentrate on reading the road.
- Learn faster – less to learn and remember.
- Less tiring – better suited to town and city driving.
Stress Free Driving
The big advantage of an automatic car is that it’s much easier to start and stop. There’s no clutch pedal, which means you won’t have to worry about stalling when approaching a junction or busy roundabout. You can concentrate on the road and allow the car’s automatic gearbox to do the gears for you. Automatic driving is becoming increasingly popular for both young and older people, as many drivers find that it’s less stressful and easier to manage in everyday life.
- Concentrate on being a better driver without the gears
- There is no biting point or clutch control, so you can’t stall an automatic car
Automatic driving lessons are more popular than ever.
Automatic cars are becoming increasingly popular for a number of reasons. We aren’t exaggerating when we say they are the future.
According to official figures, the demand for driving lessons in automatic cars has risen significantly. It is likely that the number of people wishing to learn to drive an automatic car will continue to increase as we approach the ICE ban. Internal data has found that the growing demand for hybrid and electric vehicles has influenced the desire for driving lessons to be conducted in an automatic car. In fact, the demand has increased by 89% from 2019 to 2023, and it is likely that this trend will continue to grow as we approach 2035.
Shouldn’t you future proof your driving by learning in a automatic vehicle
In 2023, 54% of new vehicles sold in the UK were automatic. This figure is set to rise rapidly with the increase of alternative-fueled vehicles. Several leading motor manufacturers, including Mercedes, have indicated that they will no longer be producing manual cars.
No Clutch, No Stalling, No Gears
For most people, learning how to use the clutch, gears, and accelerator together is very stressful. Getting it wrong can result in stalling, bunny hopping across the road, or the car rolling backward. This fear creates anxiety and distracts the learner from observing the wider aspects of what is happening around them. It also leads to uncertainty in their decision-making process. The good news is that with an automatic car, this aspect of learning to drive is completely removed, allowing the learner to develop their driving confidence much more quickly. Not having to change gears will give you more time to focus on the road ahead, plan, and deal with any hazards without worrying about changing gears or stalling. Therefore, it is easier and quicker to reach test standard sooner and gain your freedom and independence.
Nervous Drivers
Nervous drivers sometimes find that the fear factor of coordinating the clutch, accelerator, and gear selection is just too much for them to deal with. With our coaching and understanding approach, we have helped hundreds of people overcome their driving fears and gain their driving license.
