Driving Lessons Automatic

Manual Driving Lessons

Learning to drive a manual car gives you more control over your vehicle and allows you to drive both manual and automatic cars. At Automatic Driving School, we offer expert manual driving lessons with DVSA-approved instructors to help you become a skilled and confident driver.

Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced learner, or looking to refine your skills, our structured training ensures you develop the knowledge and expertise needed to pass your driving test quickly.

Our Pricing

Packages For Manual Driving Lessons

1 Hour Manual Lesson

£38/ 1 Hour

2 Hours Manual Lesson

£76/ 2 Hours

10 Hours Manual Lesson

£360/ 10 Hours

Why Choose Manual Driving Lessons?

Driving a manual car offers several advantages:

  • More Driving Opportunities – A manual license allows you to drive both manual and automatic cars

  • Better Control – Learn how to manage speed, gears, and engine braking

  • Lower Car Costs – Manual cars are often cheaper to buy and maintain

  • Higher Fuel Efficiency – In some cases, manual cars consume less fuel

  • Essential for Certain Jobs – Some driving jobs require a manual license

If you’re looking for flexibility and complete control over your driving, manual lessons are the best choice.

Who Should Take Manual Driving Lessons?

Manual driving lessons are ideal for:

  • Beginners who want a full driving license

  • Drivers who plan to rent or buy a manual car

  • Those who want to improve their overall driving skills

  • Learners who want to increase their job opportunities

What to Expect in Your Manual Driving Lessons

Our manual driving lessons follow a structured and step-by-step approach to help you master driving in any road condition.

Step 1: Learning the Basics of Manual Driving

  • Understanding the clutch, gears, accelerator, and brake

  • Learning the correct way to start and stop a manual car

  • Understanding the biting point of the clutch

Step 2: Mastering Gear Changes

    • When and how to change gears smoothly

    • Understanding the correct gear for different speeds

    Practicing upshifting and downshifting without stalling

Step 3: Controlling Speed and Braking

  • Proper use of the clutch and accelerator

  • Learning engine braking for better control

  • Managing speed while driving on hills and slopes

Step 4: Mastering Junctions and Roundabouts

  • Approaching junctions safely

  • Correct use of clutch control when stopping and moving off

  • Handling roundabouts and right-of-way rules

Step 5: Parking and Manoeuvres

  • Parallel parking

  • Bay parking

  • Hill starts and clutch control

  • Reversing around a corner

Step 6: Preparing for Your Driving Test

  • Mock tests to simulate the real driving test experience

  • Learning common driving test mistakes and how to avoid them

  • Practicing independent driving and navigation skills

Our patient instructors ensure that each learner progresses at their own pace while focusing on safety, road awareness, and confidence.

Manual Driving Lessons in Blackburn and Darwen

If you’re looking for manual driving lessons in Blackburn and Darwen, our experienced automatic driving instructor are here to help. We cover:

  • Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington, Rishton, Great Harwood, and nearby areas

     

  • City and rural driving routes for real-world experience

     

  • Flexible lesson schedules including evenings and weekends

Manual vs Automatic Driving Lessons – Which One is Right for You?

Not sure whether to choose manual or automatic lessons? Here’s a quick comparison:

Car Comparison Table
Feature Manual Car Automatic Car
Ease of Driving More challenging, requires clutch control Easier, no gears to change
Learning Time Takes longer to master Faster to learn
Stalling Possible if clutch control is poor No risk of stalling
Flexibility Can drive both manual and automatic cars Limited to automatic cars
Fuel Efficiency Generally better on highways Often better in stop-and-go traffic
Cost of Lessons Typically lower per lesson Slightly higher per lesson

If you want more driving flexibility and better control of the car, manual lessons are the way to go. However, if you prefer a simpler driving experience, automatic lessons might be a better fit.

How Long Does It Take to Learn Manual Driving?

The time required to learn manual driving depends on individual progress. However, most learners need around 40-50 hours of professional training to pass their driving test.

If you want to pass quickly, we offer intensive manual driving courses that can help you become test-ready in just 1-2 weeks.

Intensive Manual Driving Courses – Pass Faster

Our intensive manual driving courses are perfect for those who:

  • Need a driving license urgently

  • Have some prior driving experience but need test preparation

  • Prefer fast-track learning instead of weekly lessons

We offer customized 1-week and 2-week intensive manual driving courses with structured lessons that focus on:

  • Quick skill development

  • Mock driving tests

  • Driving test preparation

These courses are designed to help learners pass in the shortest time possible.

Manual Driving Lessons for Nervous Drivers

If you’re a nervous driver, learning to drive a manual car might seem overwhelming. However, our calm and patient instructors are trained to help you feel comfortable behind the wheel.

How We Help Nervous Drivers

  • Step-by-step training to build confidence

  • Relaxed, pressure-free lessons at your own pace

  • Encouraging and supportive teaching methods

  • Dual-controlled cars for added safety

Many nervous learners gain confidence faster than they expect with our supportive approach.

Manual Driving Lessons for Beginners

If you’re a beginner driver, our manual lessons start from the basics and gradually introduce more advanced skills.

We make sure you understand everything clearly, including:

  • Clutch control and gear changes

  • Road positioning and lane discipline

  • Handling roundabouts and junctions

  • Confidence on busy roads

With our expert guidance, you’ll be ready to drive independently and safely.

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