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Every learner driver wants to drive confidently, become a licensed driver, and get out on the road as soon as possible. How long it takes will depend on how much you are willing to practice. It’s important to practice enough to manage the car on the road confidently and safely. Choosing to learn in an automatic could shorten your practice time. Learning to drive a manual (stick shift) vehicle takes more time because you have to learn to manage the gears. It may be wiser to invest the extra time learning to drive stick shift if you want to use your driver’s license more flexibly to drive other cars overseas.
How Long Does It Take to Learn to Drive Using Manual Transmission?
Once you have your learner’s permit and can get out to practice driving, you will be accompanied by a professional tutor at Driven2Drive. It is worthwhile to opt for lessons in a manual transmission vehicle. Learning to control the gears brings a whole extra skill to your driving ability. Learning to drive manual vehicles is a skill that can be transferred to driving other vehicles and driving overseas. In overseas countries, a license for an automatic might not be acceptable. Other benefits of learning to drive stick shift include better driving skills and handling of a car and the possibility of work opportunities as a driver.
Learning to drive stick shift will take longer because it takes more practice. Each gear shift must be done smoothly without stalling the car, overusing the clutch, or scraping the gears. It will probably take up to 20 days of daily practice for at least an hour each day. Driven2Drive recommends that every learner should begin by learning manual driving skills as a fundamental competence that can be applied to other cars and situations. This competence makes you a better, safer driver.
How Long Does It Take to Learn to Drive Using Automatic Transmission?
Learning to drive an automatic transmission vehicle is easier and quicker than learning to drive stick shift. Becoming competent may take less than 20 days, but it still takes skill and practice. Many new cars feature automatic gears, which are simple and limited. However, driving the car skillfully means learning to use these automatic gears in all situations, including traffic, busy intersections, and pulling off on a hill. You will still need professional guidance from an instructor to establish the best safe driving habits.
Ready to arrange some driving lessons in a stick shift vehicle? Prefer to cruise in an automatic transmission car? Either way, you will need time to master driving before getting tested. Call Driven2Drive at 610 664 7400 to book a lesson two working days from now!
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