| Comment | Is there a specific reason you want to learn to drive an automatic car (like a disability or something)? Generally I wouldn't recommend taking your test in an automatic car, because your licence will only ever let you drive automatic cars. Automatics aren't really common, so you might find it quite restrictive - especially if you need to hire a car on holiday, or hire a van for moving house etc. If you want to drive a manual car in the future, you'll need to take your test again.
If you're just scared of the complexity of changing gears and want one less thing to think about, I'd just do a manual car. You get used to it pretty quickly and it isn't a big deal. Both me and my brother are... not the most co-ordinated of people with underlying issues, and both of us managed to learn, pass and drive a manual car just fine.
I was a very nervous driver - like you wouldn't believe. I'd failed four tests with various instructors. Then I used a driving instructor called Kirsty Shaw - she was based in Anniesland and had a diesel Mini. She was **very** strict, and I found that really helpful. She calmed me down, showed me sense, and I passed first time with her.
Also, when did you pass your theory test? Remember they expire after two years if you haven't passed your practical test. |
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